People

The Cathedral is about more than just worship, it is about being part of a family.  No matter where we've come from, or where we're going, members of the Cathedral family all have one thing in common - a love for our Saviour Jesus Christ.  It's nice to know that there is always a place where you can meet face-to-face with people sharing a common interest.

Let us introduce you to some of our leaders.

Clergy

The Right Reverend Cyrus Pitman, B.A., L.Th., Bishop of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador

As the cathedral of the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador, the Cathedral is the home church of the Bishop.  Bishop Pitman has responsibilities throughout the Diocese, but presides over services at the Cathedral as his episcopal duties require, or his busy schedule allows.

The Very Reverend Josiah Noel, T.S.S.F, B.A., B.Ed., M.Div., Rector and Dean of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador

Dean Noel has served as Rector of the parishes of Battle Harbour (Labrador), Heart’s Content, and Bay Roberts/ Coley’s Point.  Prior to his appointment to the parish of Bay Roberts/ Coley’s Point he was the Associate Priest at the Cathedral. On October 1, 2003 he was appointed to his current position.  Dean Noel is a professed member of the Third Order of the Society of St. Francis.

The Reverend Jonathan Rowe, B.A., M.Div., Curate

Father Rowe is a graduate of Nashotah House Theological Seminary, located in Nashotah, Wisconsin.  Prior to his appointment as Curate in September 2008, he served as Rector of the parishes of Bonne Bay South and Heart’s Delight.  Shortly after his appointment as Curate, Father Rowe travelled to Parramos, Guatemala, on a week-long missionary as part of the Arms of Jesus Children’s Mission.

The Reverend Canon Doctor Frank Cluett, M.A., M.Div., D.D., Honorary Assistant

Doctor Cluett was born in Belleoram, Newfoundland and Labrador.  He has served in the parishes of Topsail, Greenspond, Buchans, and Corner Brook, as well as The Ascension in Hamilton, Ontario.  Additionally, Doctor Cluett served as the Provost of Queen’s College, Faculty of Theology, Memorial University of Newfoundland for nearly 20 years.  He was the first receipient of the degree of Doctor of Divinity (honoris causa) awarded by Queen’s College.

The Reverend Doctor John Hewson, M.A., D. de l'Univ., M.Div., FRSC, Honorary Assistant

Doctor Hewson, Professor Emeritus of Memorial University of Newfoundland, founded the Department of Linguistics at Memorial where he served as Full Professor and Department  Head.  Upon retiring from Memorial, he enrolled at Queen’s College, where he completed a Master of Divinity degree.  Doctor Hewson's father was also a priest in the Anglican Church.

Music

David Drinkell, B.A., FRCO(CHM), ADCM, ARCM, Organist and Choir Director

David Drinkell was born in Colchester, Essex, England.  Prior to taking his position at the Cathedral, David was Master of the Music at St. Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall, Scotland and Organist and Master of the Choristers at St. Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, Ireland.  Among his numerous musical accreditations, David is one of  the few recipients of the Archbishop’s Diploma in Church Music (ADCM), which is awarded by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

His photograph is on the Music page.