Regional dean elected in Western Newfoundland.Canon Percy David Coffin, 50, was elected on June 21 to be the fourth diocesan bishop of Western Newfoundland. Currently serving as regional dean for the Humber area and rector of All Saints church All Saints Church, or All Saints' Church or variations on the name may refer to: Australia
Bishop-elect Coffin was born and raised in Joe Batt's Arm, Nfld. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in 1983 from Memorial University and a master of divinity Noun 1. Master of Divinity - a master's degree in religion MDiv master's degree - an academic degree higher than a bachelor's degree but lower than a doctor's degree degree in 1985 from Queen's Theological College Queen's Theological College is affiliated with Queen's University. Originally the Faculty of Theology, it traces its origin to 1841 when the Presbyterian Church in Canada obtained a Royal Charter to establish Queen's. , both in St. John's, Nfld. He was ordained or·dain tr.v. or·dained, or·dain·ing, or·dains 1. a. To invest with ministerial or priestly authority; confer holy orders on. b. To authorize as a rabbi. 2. priest in 1985 and has also served as a chaplain, in the Armed Forces. His consecration as co-adjutor bishop (or, bishop with the right to succession) is scheduled for October 7 and he will be installed as diocesan bishop on Nov. 9. He will succeed Bishop Len Whitten, who retires Oct. 31. |
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