Irish Canadian Cultural Association of New Brunswick - NB at a glance Religious Centres

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In 1784,
Fredericton: Thomas Carleton, born in County Tyrone, Ireland, a Colonel of the British 29th Regiment in the American Revolutionary War and appointed New Brunswick's first Governor in 1784. Thomas was the younger brother of Sir Guy Carleton, Lord Dorchester.

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Religious Centres
Fredericton Area

In the Fredericton area, one can be sure that a priority for the early Irish settlers of York, Sunbury and Queens counties upon their arrival was the continuation of their faith and the establishment of their churches.

Religion and family have always been the central points around which their daily routines revolved.

In this section we provide information on the most significant Irish-related churches in each county of the Fredericton Area. For information on other churches within this area please visit this sites section: Communities and Churches, which provides a more comprehensive list of New Brunswick churches founded by the Irish, or with congregations with a significantly high percentage of Irish parishioners.

To learn more about the most significant Irish-related churches in the fredericton area, please follow the links below:

St. Dunstan's Parish - Fredericton - York County

St. Vincent de Paul Parish - Oromocto - Sunbury County

St. Joseph's Parish - Chipman - Queen's County

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Religious Centres Fredericton Area

Religious Centres
Fredericton Area