Franciscan Province translated from the Latin work of Francis Ward; he also wrote The Cathedral of St. John's, Newfoundland and its consecration (Dublin, 1856) and published "Two Lectures on Newfoundland"(New York, 1860). Unlike his predecessor, Mullock regarded himself as a Newfoundlander, and not just an Irish missionary, and was eager to profess local nuns and ordain local priests. Believing that "It is the duty of a Bishop to aid and advise his people in all their struggles for justice", he took an active part in political life. When, in 1852, the Colonial Office refused to grant responsible government to Newfoundland, Mullock denounced it in extreme terms in a published letter. He and his priests became active and open supporters of the Liberal Party, which became the government when responsible government was granted three years later in 1855. But he soon became disillusioned with politicians "who take care of themselves, and do nothing for the people". When the government finally fell, he nevertheless urged Catholics to vote for it, probably because the Anglican Bishop Edward Feild had endorsed the Conservatives. In the ensuing election and its aftermath he pursued a somewhat inflammatory course culminating in his putting the inhabitants of Cat's Cove under the Episcopal Ban for political actions which displeased him. However, in his later years Mullock threw his influence on the side of order, reminding his people that "the powers that be are ordained of God". When Mullock died the Governor, Sir Anthony Musgrave, attended the Requiem Mass, all the flags flew at half-mast, and all the shops closed. He and his contemporary Feild, the Anglican Bishop, were among the most influential people in nineteenth century Newfoundland. External links Biography at the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online Catholic encyclopaedia 1807 births 1869 deaths Clergy from Limerick (city) Irish Friars Minor Irish emigrants to pre-Confederation Newfoundland 19th-century Roman Catholic bishops in Canada Roman Catholic bishops of St. John's, Newfoundland Irish expatriate Catholic bishops Canadian Friars Minor Franciscan bishops Newfoundland Colony people