History


A library (and more) fit for a Bishop



A library (and more) fit for a Bishop

When Deborah and Ben Johnson purchased their George Street home two and a half years ago, they knew they were purchasing an historically significant building. But until they started peeling the layers back, they probably didn’t realize just how much Fredericton history was contained within those many plastered walls. Included in that history, is a […]

Gallery exhibition features Cathedral items from Provincial Archives



Gallery exhibition features Cathedral items from Provincial Archives

The Beaverbrook Art Gallery and the Provincial Archives have collaborated on an exhibit showcasing artistic treasures from the archives. The exhibit, AR(T)CHIVES: Visual Treasures from the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, is open to the public until May 28, 2023. Gallery admission is required. “Archives are more than simply repositories of paper documents, ledgers, and […]

Memoirs: Archbishop Harold Nutter



Memoirs: Archbishop Harold Nutter

‘It Remains for Me to Say’, a book containing the memoirs of Archbishop Harold Lee Nutter is available for purchase at the Diocesan Synod Office for $28 (plus postage if required). Drop by the Synod Office upstairs in Memorial Hall, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or email <office at anglican.nb.ca> for […]

Building on the Past to Sustain the Future



Building on the Past to Sustain the Future

From Sonya at Heritage Standing … Read the CAHP Green Paper “Building on the Past to Sustain the Future: Recommendations and observations from the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals Workroom series (2021) on building reuse for climate action.” It is a great advocacy and communication tool that provides clear information on why old buildings are necessary […]

Royal visits to the Cathedral



Royal visits to the Cathedral

Since Queen Elizabeth II’s death, many people have been reflecting on her life of service to her country, the Commonwealth, and the Church. The Queen traveled to New Brunswick five times, visiting Christ Church Cathedral during her time in Fredericton. Here are  photos of some of those visits. In 1951, Princess Elizabeth signed the Royal […]