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Bishop John Meaden
Circa 1950
Brigus, Newfoundland, Canada

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John Alfred Meaden was born 16 February 1892 to George and Mary Meaden of Brigus. He received his early education in St. George's Church of England School. He continued his life in service to God and through faith adn love of learning became lecturer and Principal of Queen's College, St. John's. He was elected Bishop of Newfoundland in 1956. He was recongnized as a great scholar and was awarded many honourary degrees. He passed away 24 June 1987.

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Reopening of St. George's Church
12 January 1964
Brigus, Newfoundland, Canada

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An account of the reopening appeared in the Newfoundland Churchman, March 1964.
....." Three years after the old church was closed and it was at that time planned that it would be demolished. But at the instigation of the Bishop engineers took a second look at the building and decided that it could be renovated. Now that work has been completed and the old church has been given new life to stand on the hill overlooking Conception Bay for generations to come, just as it has for generations past."