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September 12, 1984
THE POPE IN NEWFOUNDLAND
It was one of the biggest events in Canadian history. On September 9, 1984 Pope John Paul II kissed the tarmac in Quebec City to kick off the first Canadian papal visit. In the frenzied atmosphere of a rock concert, Canadians flocked for a fleeting glimpse of the Holy Father.
The Pope arrived in St. John's on September 12, 1984, his first visit to the province and a milestone in the history of Catholicism in Newfoundland. The Pope came to help celebrate the 200th anniversary of the establishment of the Catholic Church in Newfoundland. The Pope maintained a hectic schedule while in the province.
The Pope’s Itinerary in Newfoundland
Flatrock, Newfoundland
Blessing of the fishing fleet
St. John’s, Newfoundland
Meeting with the Handicapped at Memorial Stadium.
Celebration of Mass at Pleasantville
Meeting with Youth at Memorial University
Meeting with Catholic Educators at the Basilica Cathedral (12-Sept-84)
To read the addresses and homilies given by the Pope go to www.cccb.ca/site/Files/Pope_speeches_1984.html
To look at video clips go to: http://archives.cbc.ca/society/religion_spirituality/topics/242-1217/
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