He served as Archbishop of St. John 's from 1915 until 1950 , at the time of his appointment and until 1949 Newfoundland was not part of Canada .
He reported directly to the Pope , he opposed the confederation of Newfoundland and Canada .
He served as Archbishop of St. John 's from 1915 until 1950 , at the time of his appointment and until 1949 Newfoundland was not part of Canada , so he reported directly to the Pope , he opposed the confederation of Newfoundland and Canada .