About Us

The Diocese of Central Newfoundland is a diocese of the Anglican Church of Canada. Our Diocese was formed in 1975 as part of a restructuring of the original organization, the Diocesan Synod of Newfoundland (1873). Consent was given by General Synod to divide the original organization into 3 separate dioceses, Central, Eastern and Western.

The Central Diocese encompasses a large geographical area of the island portion of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Our boundaries extend west to Badger in the Parish of Buchans, we include the south coast of Newfoundland both south to the Parish of Harbour Breton and all of the Burin Peninsula. Our eastern boundaries extend to the Parish of St. Mary’s, Clarenville, then north to Bonavista and that area on the northeast coast as far as the two parishes located on Fogo Island.  A list of the parishes and associated churches can be found on the parishes page of this website. 

Like most faith communities, in the Diocese of Central Newfoundland we are working toward deeper understandings of what it means to be a an active and vibrant faith community in the midst of great Cultural and Spiritual change. Our ongoing work includes a focus on what it means to be sustainable and missional. 

We are generous in outreach,inclusive in welcoming,and are avid students of discipleship.  As you browse the website you will find all sorts of resources for administration,education, study,and spiritual development. 

In Central Newfoundland you will discover Anglican Church Women (ACW), Licensed Lay Ministry (LLM), Cursillo , spiritual direction children and youth camps, christian education, university chaplaincy, outreach, social justice, stewardship, The Anglican Church of Canada and a desire to provide pathways for each person who is called to ministry.