Leonard Whitten
Encyclopedia
Leonard Whitten was the Anglican Bishop
of Newfoundland and Labrador
, Canada
from 1997 to 2004. Educated at the Memorial University of Newfoundland
and ordained in 1962 he had previously served at Labrador
, Gander Bay
and Corner Brook.
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
of Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
from 1997 to 2004. Educated at the Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland, is a comprehensive university located primarily in St...
and ordained in 1962 he had previously served at Labrador
Labrador
Labrador is the distinct, northerly region of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It comprises the mainland portion of the province, separated from the island of Newfoundland by the Strait of Belle Isle...
, Gander Bay
Gander Bay
Gander Bay is a natural bay located on the island of Newfoundland, in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.Gander Bay takes its name from the lake and river which terminates within the inner reaches of this bay.-Communities:* Rodgers Cove...
and Corner Brook.