Religion
Friday May 2, 2014
Father Tingley - A 50 Year Career
Posted by Bill van Asperen
Not many people get to celebrate 50 years in their career. But this Sunday, Father Gerry Tingley will do just that. The well known Roman Catholic Priest began at the Basillica in 1964. Since then, he has served in churches from one end of the Island to the other. From Tignish to Tracadie.... Rollo Bay to Fort Augustus. And many points in between. Island Morning's Sarah Keaveny Vos went to visit Father Tingley at his current parish in Vernon River. They sat down in Father Tingley's study... in the church rectory.His 50th Anniversary celebrations will be held at St. Jo- Akim's Church in Vernon River this Sunday. With a Mass at 10:30 and an Open House in the Parish Hall from noon until 3 pm.
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Categories: Religion, Retirement
Friday January 24, 2014
India Priests
Posted by Eva.O'Hanley
If you're catholic and living on P.E.I., you may have noticed some changes in the pulpit. Six of P.E.I.'s priests are now from India, and two more are on their way. CBC's Sara Fraser spoke with the Bishop of the Diocese of Charlottetown, Richard Grecco, about the recent changes.
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Categories: CBC Radio, Charlottetown, Community, Religion
Monday October 21, 2013
United Church Reform - Reverend Gary Patterson
Posted by Bill van Asperen
Churches across PEI and across the country are struggling with dwindling congregations, as people turn away from organized religion. So what does that mean for organizations like the United Church of Canada?Reverend Gary Patterson is the Moderator for the United Church and says it's time for leaders to come up with innovative ways to attract new people to the church. Island Morning reached him earlier in Calgary...before he left for PEI.
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Categories: Religion
- May 2014
- Fri., 2 – Father Tingley - A 50 Year Career
- January 2014
- Fri., 24 – India Priests
- October 2013
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