I had recently written about Trinity [1]. Trinity comes from the Latin trinitus (threefold), but I will only discuss two churches, focusing more on the newer, more imposing St. Paul's Anglican Church than the older, smaller Church of the Most Holy Trinity. The Trinity is a Christian doctrine defining God in three persons: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit [2]. The town of Trinity [3] is located on the Bonavista Peninsula, on Trinity Bay in Newfoundland, and has 182 inhabitants (2021). Trinity was the capital of the salt fish trade in the late 1700s, and nowadays it retains the charm of its 19th-century buildings, which have been restored or rebuilt. Both churches are recognized as Registered Heritage Structures by the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Church of the Most Holy Trinity
This church belongs to the Roman Catholic parish and was built in 1833 [4]. It is considerably smaller and entirely white. It left me with an impression of modesty, which, however, does not apply to its upkeep, as I could see that it is regularly cleaned and maintained. Incidentally, the picture of the new Pope had not yet been hung up. The picture of Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina (2013–2025), was still hanging there; the current Pope is Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost [5]. The church is a single-nave wooden building dating from 1833. The tower was added in 1880. Masses are only held during July and August. Admission is free, but donations are, of course, welcome.
This church belongs to the Roman Catholic parish and was built in 1833 [4]. It is considerably smaller and entirely white. It left me with an impression of modesty, which, however, does not apply to its upkeep, as I could see that it is regularly cleaned and maintained. Incidentally, the picture of the new Pope had not yet been hung up. The picture of Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina (2013–2025), was still hanging there; the current Pope is Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost [5]. The church is a single-nave wooden building dating from 1833. The tower was added in 1880. Masses are only held during July and August. Admission is free, but donations are, of course, welcome.
St. Paul's Anglican Church
St. Paul's Anglican Church is both older and younger than the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, as it is the third church on this site. The current church dates back to 1892-1894; before that, a church stood on the site dating from 1821, and before that, even from 1729 [6]. The 19th century saw the neo-gothic revival architecture, and St. Paul's Anglican Church is therefore neo-gothic in style. The original style can be admired inside, especially since the church has never been painted and every effort has been made to conceal modernizations. "Behind the donated altar is a stained-glass window depicting the crucifixion of Christ illuminated by the rising sun." [7] The church is still used for worship but is open to the public for visitation.
St. Paul's Anglican Church is both older and younger than the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, as it is the third church on this site. The current church dates back to 1892-1894; before that, a church stood on the site dating from 1821, and before that, even from 1729 [6]. The 19th century saw the neo-gothic revival architecture, and St. Paul's Anglican Church is therefore neo-gothic in style. The original style can be admired inside, especially since the church has never been painted and every effort has been made to conceal modernizations. "Behind the donated altar is a stained-glass window depicting the crucifixion of Christ illuminated by the rising sun." [7] The church is still used for worship but is open to the public for visitation.
The weather wasn't cooperative during my visit, but that doesn't detract from the experience of visiting the interior of a church; rather under the circumstances a church then offers not only spiritual sanctuary. If you visit Trinity, you shouldn't miss the churches.
Links and Annotations:
[1] Trinity Historic Town in Newfoundland (Canada)
https://rheumatologe.blogspot.com/2025/10/trinity-historic-town-in-newfoundland.html
[2] Look at how complicated and controversial this simple concept has been and still is: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinity
[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinity,_Newfoundland_and_Labrador
[4] https://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/plan-and-book/attractions/11766600
[5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_popes
[6] https://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/plan-and-book/attractions/213089 The figures are taken from this article, but there are differing figures for the first two churches, though these are insignificant. 1730 and 1820.
[7] https://www.heritage.nf.ca/articles/society/st-pauls-anglican-church.php
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[1] Trinity Historic Town in Newfoundland (Canada)
https://rheumatologe.blogspot.com/2025/10/trinity-historic-town-in-newfoundland.html
[2] Look at how complicated and controversial this simple concept has been and still is: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinity
[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinity,_Newfoundland_and_Labrador
[4] https://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/plan-and-book/attractions/11766600
[5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_popes
[6] https://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/plan-and-book/attractions/213089 The figures are taken from this article, but there are differing figures for the first two churches, though these are insignificant. 1730 and 1820.
[7] https://www.heritage.nf.ca/articles/society/st-pauls-anglican-church.php
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