Religious Places in Newfoundland and Labrador

Religious Places in Newfoundland and Labrador

Here is a list of religious places in Newfoundland and Labrador, covering various faiths and traditions:

Christian Religious Spaces

Basilica of St. John the Baptist
Location: 200 Military Rd, St. John’s, NL
Website: Basilica of St. John the Baptist
Services Offered:
Roman Catholic Masses
● Confession & Spiritual Guidance
● Weddings & Baptisms
● Historical tours and cultural events

All Saints Anglican Cathedral
Location: 9 Church Hill, St. John’s, NL
Website: All Saints Anglican Cathedral
Services Offered:
Anglican Church Services
● Baptisms, Weddings, and Funerals
● Spiritual Reflection & Community Events
● Historical tours (the cathedral is a significant landmark)

St. Thomas’ Anglican Church
Location: 8 Military Rd, St. John’s, NL
Services Offered:
Anglican Church Services
● Prayer & Spirituality Programs
● Weddings & Funerals
● Community Outreach and Volunteering

First United Church
Location: 221 Hamilton Ave, St. John’s, NL
Website: First United Church
Services Offered:
United Church Services
● Prayer Groups & Fellowship Programs
● Community Engagement & Volunteer Activities
● Spiritual Development for Children & Adults

Bethany United Church
Location: 10 Bonaventure Ave, St. John’s, NL
Website: Bethany United Church
Services Offered:
● United Church Services
● Bible Study & Prayer Groups
● Weddings & Funerals
● Youth Programs and Family Activities

The Salvation Army St. John’s
Location: 1-3 Brookfield Rd, St. John’s, NL
Website: Salvation Army St. John’s
Services Offered:
Christian Worship Services
● Community Meals and Emergency Assistance
● Social Services & Family Support
● Volunteer Opportunities

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Location: 47 Harvey Rd, St. John’s, NL
Services Offered:
Presbyterian Worship Services
● Baptism and Marriage Services
● Bible Study & Fellowship Programs
● Community Outreach

St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church
Location: 1 Cornwall Ave, St. John’s, NL
Website: St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church
Services Offered:
Anglican Worship Services
● Prayer Groups
● Community Support & Volunteering
● Weddings & Funerals

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS)
Location: 54 Pearltown Rd, St. John’s, NL
Website: LDS Church St. John’s
Services Offered:
Mormon Worship Services
● Community & Family Support
● Youth and Children’s Programs
● Religious Education & Family History Support

The Newman Centre (Catholic Chaplaincy)
Location: Memorial University, St. John’s, NL
Website: The Newman Centre
Services Offered:
Catholic Masses and Services
● Religious Education and Faith Formation
● Retreats & Spiritual Events
● Fellowship and Community Engagement

Muslim religious spaces in Newfoundland and Labrador

Muslim Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (MANAL)
Location: 430 Logy Bay Rd
Website: manal.ca
Services Offered:
Community support for Muslim families and newcomers
● Social activities and religious education
● Advocacy and awareness programs
● Youth programs and halal food support

Memorial University Muslim Students’ Association (MUN MSA)
Location: Memorial University, St. John’s, NL
Services Offered:
Organizes Jumu’ah prayers on campus
● Weekly study circles (Halaqas) and Quran classes
● Ramadan Iftar gatherings for students
● Newcomer support and community engagement
● Interfaith and Dawah activities on campus

Al-Falah Islamic Center (ICNA Newfoundland)
Address: 47 Smith Avenue, St. John’s
Website: icnanewfoundland.ca
Email: st.johns@icna.ca
Services Offered:
Five daily prayers and Friday (Jumu’ah) prayers
● Ramadan programs, including Taraweeh and Iftar
● Islamic education for children and adults
● Community events and interfaith dialogues
● Marriage and funeral services

Islamic Center of Newfoundland and Labrador (ICNL)
Address: 10 Paton Street, St. John’s
Website: icnl.ca
Email: icnmosque@gmail.com
Services Offered:
Five daily prayers and Friday (Jumu’ah) prayers
● Ramadan programs, including Taraweeh and Iftar
● Quran classes and Islamic education
● Community gatherings and social events

Corner Brook Islamic Community (Western Newfoundland)
Location: Corner Brook, NL (prayer spaces arranged within community centers)
Services Offered:
Friday Jumu’ah prayers
● Eid gatherings and community iftars
● Support network for Muslim families in Western Newfoundland

Labrador Muslim Community
Location: Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
Services Offered:
Eid prayers and community events
● Ramadan gatherings
● Small Jummah prayer groups

Important Notes for Muslims in Newfoundland:
● Halal Food: Limited but available — Andaluzia Market, Taste East, Metro, Desi Meal, and some local stores carry halal meat.
Islamic Burial Services: Coordinated through Masjid-an-Noor.
Eid Celebrations: Publicly announced through community networks and websites like ICNA and MANAL.

Hindu Religious Spaces in Newfoundland and Labrador

Hindu Temple of St. John’s (Hindu Temple Association of Newfoundland and Labrador)
Location: 26 Pennywell Road, St. John’s
Website: hindutemple.ca
Email: hindutempleNL@gmail.com
Services Offered:
Daily worship and special Puja services
● Celebrations of major Hindu festivals (Diwali, Holi, Navaratri, Ganesh Chaturthi, etc.)
● Spiritual lectures, cultural events, and community dinners
● Space available for private religious ceremonies
● Children’s classes on Hinduism and culture
Open to:
Devotees of various Hindu sects, including Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Shaktism, and Smartism.
● The temple embraces all regional and linguistic backgrounds, like North Indian, South Indian, Bengali, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, etc.

Hindu Community Gatherings at MUN (Memorial University)
Location: Memorial University Campus, St. John’s, NL
Services Offered:
Community prayers during festivals
● Cultural and religious celebrations like Diwali Night, Holi Festival
● Educational and cultural workshops for Hindu students and families
● Volunteering opportunities and religious discussions

Newfoundland Sikh Society Gurdwara Sahib
Location: 680 Logy Bay Road, St. John’s
Email: nfss.gurdwara@gmail.com
Website: www.nlsikhsociety.com
Services Offered:
Daily prayers and weekly congregational services (Diwan)
● Celebration of major Sikh festivals such as Vaisakhi, Gurpurabs, and Diwali
● Langar (community kitchen) provides free vegetarian meals to all visitors
● Educational programs on Sikhism for children and adults
● Community outreach and volunteer opportunities

Jewish Religious Spaces

Jewish Community Havura of Newfoundland and Labrador
Address: Private residences and rotating locations (no permanent synagogue yet)
Website: havuranl.ca
Services Offered:
Shabbat gatherings
● Jewish holiday celebrations
● Educational and cultural events