Geoff Peddle
Geoffrey Curtis Ralph "Geoff" Peddle is the current bishop of the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador.Biography
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. He is the brother of the former Chaplain General of Canada, The Venerable Brigadier General Dr. Gerald Peddle, OMM. CD. BA. LTh. BD. DD.
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, Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor of Queen’s College, the Newfoundland and Labrador theological college. He is the author of various academic articles and books, notably, From Mount Pearl to Mount Sinai, The Atonement of Jack Fowler, The Church Lads' Brigade in Newfoundland: A People's Story. Church Lads' Brigade and a forthcoming history of the Church of England Orphanage in Newfoundland.
