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Holy Redeemer Parish
Corner Brook
NL
A2H 6T2
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Who we are
Holy Redeemer Parish was established in 1926. Monsignor Walter Brennan was the first parish priest. Before 1926 the Corner Brook area was part of Sacred Heart Parish Curling which was established in 1884.
In 1927, Most Reverend. Henry T. Renouf, the Bishop of the Diocese of St. George’s, at the request of Father Walter Brennan, asked the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (PBVM) to take care of the educational needs of the parish. A community of six Sisters with Mother M. Xavier as Superior was appointed. On October 2, 1927 a new convent, dedicated to the Sacred Heart, was blessed. St. Henry’s school, called after Bishop Renouf, opened on October 10.
Father Michael Hayes came as an assistant to the parish in 1928. In 1931, due to the shortage of priests in the diocese, Bishop Renouf asked the Priests of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (CSSR) (Redemptorists) to administer the parish. Mount Bernard Ave, where the cathedral is presently located, was called after Father Bernard Coffey, the first Redemptorist pastor of the parish.
From 1926 to 1956 St. Henry’s Chapel in Townsite, served as the parish church. In 1946 the seat of the diocese, situated until then in St. George’s, was officially transferred to Corner Brook Shortly after the arrival of Bishop Michael O’Reilly in 1947, plans were made to build a new cathedral. In 1956 the cathedral on Mount Bernard was officially opened and blessed. The title Immaculate Conception was added to the official title of the parish as the first church on Sandy Point, which served as the pro-cathedral for a while, was named Immaculate Conception. The official title then became, Parish of the Most Holy Redeemer and of the Immaculate Conception.
The Redemptorists moved to St. George’s in 1947 and Father Leo J. Drake became the rector of the Cathedral parish. He was succeeded by Father Charles Costello. The Irish Christian Brothers arrived in the parish in September, 1954, with Brother A.F. Brennan as Superior and as principal of Regina High School. In more recent years, for a brief time, the Sisters of the Holy Rosary and a Sister of the Immaculate Heart of Mary served in the parish.
In 1927, Most Reverend. Henry T. Renouf, the Bishop of the Diocese of St. George’s, at the request of Father Walter Brennan, asked the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (PBVM) to take care of the educational needs of the parish. A community of six Sisters with Mother M. Xavier as Superior was appointed. On October 2, 1927 a new convent, dedicated to the Sacred Heart, was blessed. St. Henry’s school, called after Bishop Renouf, opened on October 10.
Father Michael Hayes came as an assistant to the parish in 1928. In 1931, due to the shortage of priests in the diocese, Bishop Renouf asked the Priests of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (CSSR) (Redemptorists) to administer the parish. Mount Bernard Ave, where the cathedral is presently located, was called after Father Bernard Coffey, the first Redemptorist pastor of the parish.
From 1926 to 1956 St. Henry’s Chapel in Townsite, served as the parish church. In 1946 the seat of the diocese, situated until then in St. George’s, was officially transferred to Corner Brook Shortly after the arrival of Bishop Michael O’Reilly in 1947, plans were made to build a new cathedral. In 1956 the cathedral on Mount Bernard was officially opened and blessed. The title Immaculate Conception was added to the official title of the parish as the first church on Sandy Point, which served as the pro-cathedral for a while, was named Immaculate Conception. The official title then became, Parish of the Most Holy Redeemer and of the Immaculate Conception.
The Redemptorists moved to St. George’s in 1947 and Father Leo J. Drake became the rector of the Cathedral parish. He was succeeded by Father Charles Costello. The Irish Christian Brothers arrived in the parish in September, 1954, with Brother A.F. Brennan as Superior and as principal of Regina High School. In more recent years, for a brief time, the Sisters of the Holy Rosary and a Sister of the Immaculate Heart of Mary served in the parish.
Location of worship / Church Address
15 Mount Bernard Avenue
Corner Brook,
NL
A2H 6T2
Canada
Phone: 709 634-5161
Fax: 709 634-5999
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Church Pastor
Rev. Lee Lainey
Rector
15 Mount Bernard Avenue
Corner Brook,
NL
A2H 6T2
Canada
Phone: 709 634-5161
Fax: 709 634-5999
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Psalms 55:22
Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
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Corner Brook, NL
A2H 6T2
Corner Brook, NL
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Weekend Masses - Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Reconciliation: Saturday 1:00 p.m to 2:00 p.m. or upon request
Mass During the Week : Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Mass followed by Exposition and Benediction
COVID-19 And NEW RESTRICTIONS FOR MASS CELEBRATIONS:
Masks mandatory and must be worn at ALL times in the Cathedral with mouth and nose covered. As of Saturday, February 12, restrictions for Masses have relaxed. Holy Redeemer Cathedral can accommodate up to 120 people with masks, physical distancing and proof of vaccination.
Proof of vaccination is required for Saturday evening (6:00pm) and Sunday morning (11:00) Masses. For Sunday evening Mass (5:00pm) proof of vaccination is not required but masks and social distancing are mandatory.
Only a maximum of 50 people can attend this Mass. For All Hallows Church, up to 70 people can attend with proof of vaccination, masks and physical distancing.
For St. Brendan’s up to 40 people can be attend with proof of vaccination, masks and physical distancing.
Mass Times last updated on the 19th of February, 2022
Reconciliation: Saturday 1:00 p.m to 2:00 p.m. or upon request
Mass During the Week : Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Mass followed by Exposition and Benediction
COVID-19 And NEW RESTRICTIONS FOR MASS CELEBRATIONS:
Masks mandatory and must be worn at ALL times in the Cathedral with mouth and nose covered. As of Saturday, February 12, restrictions for Masses have relaxed. Holy Redeemer Cathedral can accommodate up to 120 people with masks, physical distancing and proof of vaccination.
Proof of vaccination is required for Saturday evening (6:00pm) and Sunday morning (11:00) Masses. For Sunday evening Mass (5:00pm) proof of vaccination is not required but masks and social distancing are mandatory.
Only a maximum of 50 people can attend this Mass. For All Hallows Church, up to 70 people can attend with proof of vaccination, masks and physical distancing.
For St. Brendan’s up to 40 people can be attend with proof of vaccination, masks and physical distancing.
Mass Times last updated on the 19th of February, 2022
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Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m
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