In office 2014-present Consecration 2014 Ordination 1987 | Predecessor Cyrus Pitman Name Geoff Peddle | |
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Geoffrey Curtis Ralph "Geoff" Peddle is the current bishop of the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Early life and family
Peddle was born in Bonavista and grew up in Trinity, Lethbridge and Whitbourne. He holds a BA and an MA degree from Memorial University, an MDiv degree from Queen’s College, and a PhD degree from Cardiff University. He and his wife, Kathy, make their home in Mount Pearl near St. John's. They have two sons: Adam and Benjamin.
Anglican Church of Canada
Peddle was ordained in 1987. He has served in the Parish of Lake Melville, the Parish of Arnold's Cove, the Parish of the Ascension and the Parish of the Good Shepherd, both located in Mount Pearl. He has also served as Diocesan Executive Officer for the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador 2005-2009 and as Provost and Vice-Chancellor of Queen’s College, the Newfoundland and Labrador theological college, 2013-2014. He is the author of various academic articles and three books: From Mount Pearl to Mount Sinai, The Atonement of Jack Fowler, and The Church Lads' Brigade in Newfoundland: A People's Story. Church Lads' Brigade