Geoff Peddle
| The Right Reverend Geoff Peddle | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| Church | Anglican Church of Canada |
| Diocese | Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador |
| In office | 2014-present |
| Predecessor | Cyrus Clement James Pitman |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1987 |
| Consecration |
2014 by Claude Miller |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1 January 1963 Bonavista, Newfoundland and Labrador |
Geoffrey Curtis Ralph "Geoff" Peddle is the current bishop of the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador.[1]
Biography
Early life and family
Peddle was born in Bonavista and grew up in Trinity, Lethbridge and Whitbourne. He holds a BA and an MA degree from Memorial University, an MDiv degree from Queen’s College, and a PhD degree from Cardiff University.[2] He and his wife, Kathy, make their home in Mount Pearl near St. John's.[3] They have two sons: Adam and Benjamin.
Anglican Church of Canada
Peddle was ordained in 1987. He has served in the Parish of Lake Melville, the Parish of Arnold's Cove, the Parish of the Ascension and the Parish of the Good Shepherd, both located in Mount Pearl. He has also served as Diocesan Executive Officer for the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador 2005-2009 and as Provost and Vice-Chancellor of Queen’s College, the Newfoundland and Labrador theological college, 2013-2014.[4] He is the author of various academic articles and three books: From Mount Pearl to Mount Sinai, The Atonement of Jack Fowler, and The Church Lads' Brigade in Newfoundland: A People's Story. Church Lads' Brigade [5]
References
- ↑ "Peddle Elected as Bishop of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador". Anglican Journal. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ↑ "Bishop's Message". Anglican Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ↑ "Geoffrey Peddle is New Bishop". Anglican Planet. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ↑ "The Venerable Dr. Geoffrey Peddle elected Bishop of Eastern Newfoundland & Labrador". Anglican Life. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ↑ "The Church Lads' Brigade in Newfoundland". Flanker Press. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
| Religious titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Cyrus Clement James Pitman |
Bishop of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador 2014 – present |
Succeeded by incumbent |