Recent news across Canada
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 […]
15/06/2020
Dear Members and Friends The other day a friend of mine posted a link to the 1968 Gordon Lightfoot song “Black Day in July”. Of course, music has always been a way that can convey deep emotion, feelings and inspiration. Intriguing as the post was in its subtle comparison of the horrifying events of today […]
31/05/2020
The Chief Chaplain for Canada, the Most Reverend Raymond Poisson, Bishop of St-Jerôme, has issued a message for Pentecost.
31/05/2020
Father David Katulski, Magistral Chaplain, has issued an Ascension and Pentecost message.
24/05/2020
Dear, knights, dames and friends, On April 10, 2020 the Prelate of the Order, Mons. Jean Laffitte, presented along with his Easter message an act of consecration of the Order to our Blessed Mother. The Order’s close connection to Our Lady is well known and this consecration reminds us all that she bears Christ in […]
03/05/2020
Dear Knights, Dames and friends, Due to the worldwide pandemic of COVID-19, we are unable to make our International Pilgrimage to Lourdes. However, masses will be celebrated in different languages throughout the day. The English Mass will be celebrated at 5:00 PM local Lourdes time (11:00 Ontario time). Use this link to connect to the […]
09/04/2020
His Excellency Roman J. Ciecwierz has issued the following Easter message.
09/04/2020
Bishop John A. Boissonneau, Auxiliary Bishop of Toronto, Conventual Chaplain Grand Cross ad honorem, has issued a message about Covid-19.
09/04/2020
The Chief Chaplain for Canada, His Excellency Raymond Poisson, Bishop of Saint-Jérôme, has issued the following message.
02/04/2020
Dear knights, dames & friends of the Order of Malta, As we try to adjust to the new reality of self-isolation and ceaseless sanitization, I have consulted with our medical professionals and especially our Hospitaller, Dr. Bill Sullivan, regarding Canadian Association activities. Our main concern is for the health of members, volunteers and for the […]
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