Recent news across Canada
16/03/2026
From March 13 to 15, six members of the Order of Malta gathered at Westminster Abbey in Mission, British Columbia, for a Lenten retreat led by Fr. Pablo Santa Maria, JCL, Magistral Chaplain. The three days offered an opportunity for prayer, reflection, and fraternal fellowship within the rhythm of an active Benedictine monastic community. The […]
13/11/2025
Dear Members and Friends of the Order of Malta, The Order of Malta Canadian Association cordially invites you to an Advent Reflection and Mass followed by a luncheon on Saturday, December 13th, 2025 at Loretto Chapel 70 St. Mary Street, Toronto, ON. Tickets re $60 each including a luncheon after Mass. Register online here
21/10/2025
On Saturday 18 October the Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Fra’ John Dunlap, participated in the 41st Annual Pilgrimage for the Sick, organized by the Order’s Mexican Association. The pilgrimage took place at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, where the Order of Malta in Mexico has […]
29/06/2025
On Saturday, June 28, the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, members of the Western Delegation of the Canadian Association gathered for Holy Mass. The Reverend Pablo Santa Maria, Magistral Chaplain, celebrated in the chapel of the Rectory of Holy Rosary Cathedral in Vancouver. In his homily Father Santa Maria spoke about the […]
25/06/2025
On the evening of June 24th, members of the Toronto Delegation of the Canadian Association of the Order of Malta gathered to celebrate the Solemnity of their Holy Patron, St. John the Baptist. The historic St. John’s Chapel within St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica was filled with local Knights and Dames, joined by family and […]
16/12/2024
The Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Fra’ John Dunlap, has promoted Cardinal Frank Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, to the dignity and rank of Bailiff Grand Cross of Honour and Devotion. After the conferral of the insignia, Cardinal Frank Leo celebrated mass in the chapel of the Magistral Palace in Rome. […]
08/08/2024
The Grand Master of the Order of Malta Fra’ John Dunlap attended the 142nd Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus, held August 6-8 in Québec City, Canada. The Knights of Columbus welcomed more than 2,500 Knights and their families, members of the Catholic hierarchy and special guests from 10 countries at the Supreme […]
25/06/2024
On Monday, June 24, members and friends of the Toronto/South West Ontario Delegation of the Canadian Association gathered to celebrate the feast day of our heavenly patron. His Grace The Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, celebrated Mass in St. John’s Chapel at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. The concelebrants at Mass were […]
02/06/2024
Dear Members and Friends of the Order of Malta: His Excellency Valentine Lovekin, President of the Order of Malta Canadian Association, cordially invites you to celebrate the Feast of our Holy Patron St. John the Baptist with His Grace, Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto. Tickets are $180 per person which includes cocktails, wine with dinner, […]
12/02/2024
The Mass for the start of the ministry of Monsignor Luis Manuel Cuña Ramos, Conventual Chaplain Grand Cross, new Prelate of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta was celebrated on Saturday morning, February 10, in the Basilica of Saints Boniface and Alexis in Rome, marked by a great and warm participation, in spite of […]
14/04/2023
The Speaker of the Senate of Canada, George J. Furey, was received today by the Lieutenant of the Grand Master, Fra’ John Dunlap at the Magistral Palace. The Speaker was welcomed with military honors after paying a visit to the Magistral Villa. This year marks 15 years of official relations between the Sovereign Order […]
06/03/2023
Donation will enable the funding of critical psychosocial care for those affected by the war in Ukraine The Grand Hospitaller of the Sovereign Order of Malta, H.E. Fra’ Alessandro de Franciscis, the Order of Malta – Canada and Malteser International are grateful to have received a grant of $1,000,000 from The Hilary and Galen Weston […]
17/09/2022
On Saturday, September 17, 2022, the Canadian Association celebrated an Investiture in St. Patrick’s Basilica, Ottawa. Two new members were invested as knights of Magistral Grace: Charles Cloutier of Montréal, Québec, and David MacGillivray of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Mass was presided by the Most Reverend Raymond Poisson, Bishop of Saint-Jérôme-Mont-Laurier, Chief Chaplain of the […]
25/04/2022
On Monday, April 25, 2022, the Canadian Association celebrated an Investiture in Immaculate Conception Church, Vancouver. Brigid Gillis French was invested as a dame of Magistral Grace. The Mass was presided by the Reverend Frank Landry. The homily was given by the Reverend John G. Horgan, Conventual Chaplain ad honorem. His Excellency Valentine Lovekin, President […]
19/12/2021
On Sunday, December 19, Fra’ Mathieu Dupont made his solemn vows as a Knight of Justice. The ceremony took place at the Cathedral Basilica of Notre Dame, in Ottawa. His Excellency Fra’ John T. Dunlap, Member of Sovereign Council, acted as Delegate for Fra’ Marco Luzzago, Lieutenant of the Grand Master. Mass was presided […]
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