Roman Catholic Diocese of Corner Brook and Labrador
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Corner Brook and Labrador (erected 9 May 1870, as the Prefecture Apostolic of Western Newfoundland) is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Saint John's, Newfoundland. It was re-erected as an apostolic vicariate
on 28 April 1892 and as the Diocese of Saint George's on 18 February 1904. The Cathedral
is located in Corner Brook.
In 2007, the diocese was expanded and the name was changed from "St. George's" to "Corner Brook and Labrador". This was done by incorporating nearly the entirety of the Diocese of Labrador into the Diocese of St. George. The Diocese of Labrador was predominantly cared for by the Oblates
, and this situation has not changed. The island of Newfoundland portion is still cared for by diocesan priests.
In 2007, the Basilica of our Lady of Perpetual Help
in the diocese was decreed a basilica. The Basilica was the cathedral of the former Diocese of Labrador City–Schefferville.
Apostolic vicariate
An apostolic vicariate is a form of territorial jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Church established in missionary regions and countries that do not have a diocese. It is essentially provisional, though it may last for a century or more...
on 28 April 1892 and as the Diocese of Saint George's on 18 February 1904. The Cathedral
Cathedral
A cathedral is a Christian church that contains the seat of a bishop...
is located in Corner Brook.
In 2007, the diocese was expanded and the name was changed from "St. George's" to "Corner Brook and Labrador". This was done by incorporating nearly the entirety of the Diocese of Labrador into the Diocese of St. George. The Diocese of Labrador was predominantly cared for by the Oblates
Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate
The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate is a missionary religious congregation in the Catholic Church. It was founded on January 25, 1816 by Saint Eugene de Mazenod, a French priest born in Aix-en-Provence in the south of France on August 1, 1782. The congregation was given recognition by Pope...
, and this situation has not changed. The island of Newfoundland portion is still cared for by diocesan priests.
In 2007, the Basilica of our Lady of Perpetual Help
Basilica of our Lady of Perpetual Help, Labrador City
The Basilica of our Lady of Perpetual Help is a Roman Catholic minor basilica and former cathedral dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary located in Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The basilica is under the circumscription of the Diocese of Corner Brook and Labrador...
in the diocese was decreed a basilica. The Basilica was the cathedral of the former Diocese of Labrador City–Schefferville.
Ordinaries
- Thomas Sears (1871 - 1885)
- Michael Francis HowleyMichael Francis HowleyMichael Francis Howley was a Roman Catholic priest and Archbishop of Saint John’s, Newfoundland from 1904 to 1914.-External links:*...
(1885 - 1894) - Neil McNeilNeil McNeilNeil McNeil was the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Vancouver from 1910 to 1912 and Roman Catholic Archbishop of Toronto from 1912 to 1934.-Early life:...
(1895 - 1910) - Michael Fintan Power (1911 - 1920)
- Henry Thomas Renouf (1920 - 1941)
- Michael O'Reilly (1941 - 1970)
- Richard Thomas McGrath (1970 - 1985)
- Raymond John Lahey (1986 - 2003)
- David Douglas CrosbyDavid Douglas CrosbyDavid Douglas Crosby O.M.I. is a Canadian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He is the ninth and current Bishop of Hamilton, having previously served as Bishop of St...
, O.M.I. (2003 - September 2010); named Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton, OntarioRoman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton, OntarioThe Diocese of Hamilton was created on February 29, 1856 by a division of the Archdiocese of Toronto. It remains a suffragan of that archdiocese. The Diocese of Hamilton comprises the counties and regions of Brant, Bruce, Grey, Halton, Waterloo, Wellington, Wentworth, as well as four Townships in... - Peter Joseph Hundt (1 March 2011 - present); had been an Auxiliary Bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of TorontoRoman Catholic Archdiocese of TorontoThe Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto is a Roman Catholic archdiocese that includes part of the Province of Ontario. Its archbishop is also the eccesiatical provincial for the dioceses of Hamilton, London, Saint Catharines, and Thunder Bay. The Archbishop is Thomas Christopher Collins, with...
, Ontario
External links and references
- Corner Brook and Labrador Diocese, Newfoundland official site