Welcome to the Holy Redeemer Parish

Holy Redeemer Parish
15 Mount Bernard Avenue, P.O. Box 1108, Corner Brook, NL, A2H 6T2, Canada

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Welcome to Holy Redeemer Parish, Corner Brook

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.

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LENT BEGINS:

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17.

On-Going Announcements

SCULPTURES OF THE CATHEDRAL

These miniature sculptures designed by Catherine Karnes Munn are avail able at the parish office or sacristy. Cost $25.00 each.

BECOMING A CATHOLIC:

If you have been wondering about the Catholic Faith with a possible view of becoming a member of the Church some day, and would like to know more about the Church, our beliefs and practices, you may participate in a process called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.). The first part of the process is designed to answer any immediate questions you may have without any commitment on your part. If you have been thinking along those lines, you may give us a call. If you know of anyone who has expressed some interest in the Church, you are asked to let them know that we would be happy to hear from them. Sessions will continue on Thursday, January 7.

RELIGIOUS ARTICLES SHOP:

Now in stock a supply of Christmas Cards and Wooden Rosaries. Also, the Living Faith Booklets for the first quarter of 2009 are now available at a cost of $2.00 each. For more information, contact Kitty Kelly at 639-9387.

READERS NEEDED:

We are in need of more readers especially at the 6:30 Mass on Saturday. Please let us know if you would be willing to be a reader.

MINISTERS NEEDED:

We are in need of more readers and communion ministers especially for the Saturday and Sunday evening Masses. Please give us a call if you are willing to participate in this way.

USED EYE-GLASSES & GROCERY RECEIPTS:

There are boxes at the entrances to the Cathedral for these items. The used eye-glasses are forwarded to Third World Countries and the cash register receipts from Colemans, Dominion and Sobeys and labels from Campbells products showing the bar codes are used for fund-raising for Immaculate Heart of Mary School.