The Order of St. Lazarus

Gazette April 2013 Newsletter of the Grand Priory of Canada Service to Humanity Since 1098 The Order of Saint Lazarus Gazette The Order of Saint Lazarus Newsletter of The Grand Priory of Canada Vol. 27, No.1, April 2013 C a n a d a ISSN 1198-6689

Mission Published under the auspices of the Chancery Office The Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem in Canada, known as 1435 Sanford Fleming Avenue, Suite 100, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3H3 the Grand Priory of Canada, is a jurisdiction of an international organization founded in 1098, and committed to serving humanity. Its national purpose is exclusively charitable Phone: 613 746 5280 and, as a corporation, it focuses on the advancement of solutions to medical and ecumen- Fax: 613 746 3982 ical issues, the provision of aid to the suffering and dying, and continued support for the E-mail : [email protected] treatment and cure of leprosy. Website: www.stlazarus.ca Goals  To fund research and treatment for Leprosy Grand Prior: Chev. Richard M. Dumbrille CM, GCLJ(J), GOMLJ  To fund elements of care within the medical/palliative care community consistent with the Order’s mission Executive Director: Dame Jean Matheson, DCLJ, CMLJ  To enhance the study and promotion of ecumenism within Canada Email: [email protected]  To operate an effective organization that reflects both a Canadian focus and current Editor: Captain Warren Tracz, CD, KCLJ(J), OMLJ business practices Email: [email protected]  To promote national unity and the qualities of good citizenship Assistant to the Editor and Translator: Jean Deslauriers

FEATURES COLUMNS Printing: Georgian Copy and Print, Barrie, Ontario

3 GRAND PRIOR’S MESSAGE 3 EDITOR’S REPORT Contributors:

Summarizing three years in office, Welcome to your new Editor Chev. Robert Clarke, Lt(N) David Connelly, Phila Fyten, the two challenges and our Orders Chev. Garrfield Du Couturier-Nichol, Chev. Richard goals Dumbrille, Dame Sarah Jane Dumbrille, Capt. Tim Groulx, Maj, Paul Henry, Mrs. Ingrida Hope, Mr. Mi- chael Kalnay, Fr. Philip Kennedy, Dame Dennice 7 MY POINT OF VIEW Leahey, LCol Mark Macpherson, Dame Jean Matheson, International visits Chev. Brian Newbold, Bernard Poirier, M. Dennis Ri- 4 MEDIEVAL HOSPITAL oux, Maj. Justin Schmidt-Clever, Carl Shain, Capt. Jean FOUND St-Laurent, Capt. Warren Tracz

New discoveries related to our Submissions: ancient Order 10 DVD PROJECT Finalizing the project Submissions of text and photos are welcome by the following deadlines: February 1 for the April edition or August 1 for the October edition.

DEPARTMENTS Articles should be submitted in electronic format with a 6 NEW NATIONAL WEBSITE proposed title with the authors name and Commandery Information on the features and 10 HISTORY CORNER affiliation.

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11 IRISH 50TH ANNIVERSARY 13 COMMANDERY ACTIVITIES The official Bequest Policy, Codicil and additional cop- Representing the Grand Priory Commander Reporters provide up ies of this publication are available from the Chancery abroad dates on their most recent initiatives and are also available on our web page.

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18 HOLY RELICS IN RUSSIA Recognizing the contributions of Copyright (2013) The Military and Hospitaller Order of Visiting a Russian monastery with members who have departed Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem in Canada. Lazarus relics All Rights Reserved. The opinions expressed by the contributors are not necessarily those of the Grand Priory of Canada.

On the Cover: Chev. Richard M. Dumbrille, Grand Prior, shown with a painting and relic of St. Lazarus, Zachatyesky Monastery/Convent, Moscow, Russia.

Page couverture: Le chev. Richard M. Dumbrille, Grand Prieur, avec une toile et une relique de saint Lazare, monastère/couvent de Zachatievsky, Moscou (Russie).

G a z e t t e April 2013 2 From the Editor It’s a bittersweet brille, the Chancery staff, the Council and each of you who submit- time when you de- ted articles for publication. My continuing goal was to communi- cide to change jobs in an organization. Like cate the good works we are doing in the name of Saint Lazarus and many of you, the unknown future usually as Christians. The protection ancient knights offered to pilgrims bring questions that only the future can an- and the relief the hospitallers offered to those sick or infected with swer. However, trust in the abilities of your leprosy continues today. So does conflict in the middle East and replacement ease those fears. other parts of the world.

Such is this moment which is the last Ga- Perhaps in time all this will change. I am certain that our ancient zette with me as the Editor. As of the Chap- brothers had it right in ―Atavis et Armis‖. Our motto is an interest- er General in May, the baton, rather, elec- ing segue to several of the articles in this Gazette that present infor- tronic quill, is handed to my good friend, mation on the ancient origins of our Order as well as our modern fellow Reservist, educator and Toronto efforts in the eradication of leprosy, the communication of Christi- Commandery member Major (ret.) Paul anity to those who will hear the Word and the delivery of palliative Henry of Sudbury, ON. and other care to those who need that service.

Paul and I will meet over the summer to It will be my pleasure to meet you in Edmonton at the end of May. transfer files and share the methodologies So, if you haven’t registered yet, please do so as soon as possible! of creating the Gazette. We will co-edit the October Gazette and then the reigns will be As always, feel free to contact Paul at: [email protected] to dis- his. I have every confidence that he will cuss articles for the Gazette. continue the high quality newsletter you have come to enjoy.

As I mentioned in previous issues, I’m not going to disappear! I’ll stay in touch by preparing articles for your reading. Captain Warren Tracz, I have so many people to thanks for making CD, KCLJ(J), OMLJ, B. Ed. my role as Editor as easy as possible. The- Editor se include Grand Priors Parent and Dum-

Grand Prior’s Message by Chev. Richard M. Dumbrille, Grand Prior

Confreres et Consoeurs, membership who have brought A Caregiver’s Guide to the respected po- As I approach the close of the three years that it has been my privi- sition it holds from coast to coast in lege to be your Grand Prior of the Canadian Grand Priory of the Canada, and throughout the world Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem, I can- where it is published in many foreign not help but pause and reflect on the amazing achievements which languages. have transpired in those 36 months. Although three years are really very minuscule in our 50-year history as a Charitable Order in Can- Finally, and equally important, our Ca- ada, these same three years have had a great impact on the fulfil- nadian Grand Priory is recognized in ment of our three principle mandates- the Treatment and Cure of religious circles for its devotion to Ecu- Leprosy, Palliative Care and Ecumenism. menism. Our bursaries to assist stu- dents at many of Canada’s universities On the subject of Leprosy, for many years as a member of our Or- who are interested in the promotion of der, I have been jokingly chided by one of my respected predeces- ecumenism cannot help but promote sors that I will never allow our Canadian Grand Priory to forget our ecumenism throughout our country responsibilities in combating Leprosy. Thankfully, Canada is not both now and in the future. We are afflicted to a fearsome degree with this dreaded disease. However, known as and are called a Military and with 14 million cases of leprosy still in less fortunate regions of our Hospitaller Order. It is vitally important that we, as members of the world today, it is very rewarding for me to know that the continued Order, continually remind ourselves that we are, as well, an financial contributions made by you, the members of our Canadian ―Ecumenically Religious Order.‖ Grand Priory, to the worldwide battle with Leprosy is impressive. It is also gratifying for me to know that our Canadian Grand Priory As I address you when we meet for our Annual General Meetings also stands tall in Canada's medical community where our publica- (Chapters General), when I gather with you for our beautiful Vigil tion A Caregiver’s Guide is recognized for its extremely credible Services and when I am privileged to face you as we congregate for assistance to caregivers of those approaching the end of life. I per- our Investiture Services, I am moved beyond words when I see sonally feel that A Caregiver’s Guide is our greatest contribution you, our dedicated members from a diverse cross-section of Chris- to the medical scene. We are all indebted to a small core of our tian Churches, all working together within this noble Order.

G a z e t t e April 2013 3 (Continued from page 3) Dear friends, An 1177 charter further refers to a The medieval records clearly identify the "Stratum regium que ducit a domo lepro- In closing, I would be remiss if I did not pay trib- locality of the Leprosarium in Jerusalem. sorum Sancti Lazari versus lacum ute to you all for the overwhelming support you According to my notes: "The anonymous Legerii". The lacum Legerii or Pool of have given me by accepting and exceeding by Work on Geography dated c.1128- 1137 Saint Ladre can still be seen to the north more than 100%, my $50,000.00 Grand Prior's further makes a direct reference to "a of the northern wall within the modern Challenge. dwelling of lepers" "beyond the walls of suburb of Morasha. The remains of buri- Jerusalem between the Tower of Tancred al structure discovered on a plot of land Through the diligence of you, the members of our and the Gate of Saint Stephen". Further opposite the north wall of Jerusalem, Canadian Grand Priory, the 1/3 designated for the evidence for the existence of the lepro- slightly east of Porta St Stephan and ad- treatment of Leprosy is almost double what I en- sarium in the 1130s is found in a contem- jacent to the area possessed by the Order visaged it would be, when I challenged you. porary plan of Jerusalem which depicts of St Lazarus suggests the possibility that Through the diligence of you, the members of our the "e sec Lazari" in the north-western it was owned by the Order and possibly Canadian Grand Priory, the 1/3 designated for point outside the walls of the city be- served as a burial house for lepers. Palliative Care treatment is almost double my tween Tancred's Tower [modern-day: goal. Through the diligence of you, the members Jaffa Gate] and Saint Stephen's Gate During my three visits to Jerusalem, I of our Canadian Grand Priory, the 1/3 set aside [modern-day: Damascus Gate]. The ap- went out of my way to find these remains for Ecumenism is almost double what would have pearance of the building as depicted on to no avail. The area between the two been raised had it not been for the enthusiasm this plan suggests a cloister-like building gates now hosts the forty-four bed St with which my Grand Prior's Challenge was met. structure. This locality fits the descrip- Louis Hospital, sponsored by the French tion given by the 1144 deed of donation Sisters of St Joseph, which serves as a As a celebration of our 50th Anniversary, I also which mentions the "leprosis ecclesie hospice for persons with advanced dis- challenged our Commanders to present me with Sancti Lazari que est in Jerusalem con- ease, and the international pilgrim center 50 Postulants. With a great sense of satisfaction, I tratribus"; and the 1150 deed referring to of the Pontifical Institute of Notre Dame note that when we convene in Edmonton, that the fratres Sancti Lazari extra muros Je- of Jerusalem. These are just opposite challenge will, thanks again to you, the members rusalem leprosi. The next pilgrim guide- New Gate. of our Canadian Grand Priory, be well over 60 book to refer to the leprosarium was that Postulants. These are truly remarkable feats in by the German monk Theoderic dated The site is completely different than the just THREE YEARS for which our Canadian 1169-1174, just prior to the fall of Jeru- hospice run by the Order of Saint John or Grand Priory can be justifiably proud. salem to Salah al-Din: "Whoever makes the Teutonic Knights [both houses I have the circuit of the city walls, beginning managed to trace]. You can get further Atavis et Armis, the journey at the Tower of David, will insights by looking at the photos on page find at the western angle of the city the 5 of the newsletter of the Grand Priory of Richard M. Dumbrille, Grand Prior church and dwellings of the lepers, the Maltese Islands and the Commandery which are handsome and kept in good of Gozo - Ordo Sancti Lazari: http:// order." stlazarusmalta.org/ newsletters/2011_newsletter2.pdf I tried to find any remains that can be Medieval Hospital found in Jeru- identified as those belonging to the salem building. According to the archaeo- by Professor Charles Savona-Ventura Grand logical record "The domus lepro- Priory of the Maltese Islands and the Com- sarum building is presently non- mandery of Gozo existent, though an arched portal constructed of typically Frankish For those interested in the historical aspects of diagonally tooled stones, located in our Order, John Byrnes sent the following to the northern city walls some two Chev. Duncanson of Toronto Commandery re- metres below the modern ground garding archeological discoveries of the Crusader level was described in the late nine- St. Lazarus leprosy hospital outside the walls of teenth century. In addition steps Jerusalem. John, as Hospitaller of the American were excavated in the moat nearby Association, received it from our European col- leading down from an outer portal leagues considering support for the hospital cur- and the threshold of the outer pos- rently located on the site. Interesting reading. tern. It seems that in order to enter this postern it was necessary to cross For those on this list who have not been part of the moat and climb the staircase. the previous discussion in the last couple of The discovery of the two posterns months, the St Louis Hospital in Jerusalem has give an indication of the locality for been discovered by Professor Charles Savona- the lepers' quarter, which may have Ventura in his historical/archaeological work in extended along a fair part of the Jerusalem to be built on the site of our medieval northern wall and even along the St Lazarus Leprosarium just outside the northwest northern section of the western old walls of Jerusalem. wall". G a z e t t e April 2013 4 G a z e t t e April 2013 5 Grand Priory in Canada Launches new Website by Chev. Glen Timney, KCLJ, CMLJ

By the time you read this issue of the Ga-  a "Links" section which connects visi-  a "Calendar of Events" section which zette the new St. Lazarus Canadian website tors to: the International Order website, will include information about all national will have been launched. Commandery websites, national and pro- and commandery events held throughout The new national website has been de- vincial Palliative and Hospice Care web- the year signed in two sections: sites across Canada, ecumenical bursary  a "Grand Priory Governance" section websites, and leprosy mission websites which includes messages from the Grand PUBLIC SECTION -designed to attract  an "Our Locations" section which pro- Master, Grand Priory, our by-laws & regu- the public's interest in the activities of the vides instant email links to Commanderies lations, organizational structure, etc. Order, encourage on-line donations, and and email and mail contact information for  a "Chapter General" section which will provide links to affiliated websites. the Chancery. provide members with the program, on-line and mail registration forms, etc. MEMBERS RESOURCE CENTRE - For the most part the Public Section re-  a "Membership Information" section designed to be the central source of infor- mains unchanged. Commanderies can sub- which provides member guidelines & appli- mation for our membership. It is located mit to the Chancery pictures and articles cation forms, promotion & awards guide- within a restricted area to ensure security at containing "news", upcoming charitable lines & forms, medals of rank and promo- all times. In the not-to-distant future this activities, or good news stories which can tion information, Badge and accessories area will be connected to an on-line bank be linked to the Public Homepage and the order form, and member obituaries which will provide members with the abil- appropriate Charitable Activities area.  a "St. Lazarus Information" section ity to renew their oblations, register which contains the prayer of the Order, for a chapter general, purchase med- the beatitudes, dress regulations, the als or accessories, etc. Canadian Honours System, and other useful information The website has been programmed  an "Images" section which con- so that the look and feel for the Pub- tains pictures of past Chapters Gen- lic, the Members, or the Individual erals Commandery Websites will all have the same consistent appearance. The Members Section will change as required. Commanderies can submit to PUBLIC SECTION: the chancery: The Public Section includes:  changes in membership status  a home page which provides a  dates, locations, and times of up- high level summary of the Grand coming national or Commandery meet- Priory in Canada and creates public ings, charitable events, ecumenical ser- interest with pictures and articles vices, dinners, etc. to be included in the about "news" items "Calendar of Events"  information about the Grand  Chapter General information Priory, our Officers & Senate, and the International Order in the The Chancery and Webmaster will "About Us" section maintain and update all other infor-  information about the mation within the member's area as re- "Charitable Activities" of the Order quired. including; the Medical Commis- sion, A Caregivers' Guide, the Ecu- Please take the time to "stroll through" menical Commission, and Leprosy the new website. We hope you find it mission both interesting and useful.  a "Donate" area which will facilitate on-line charitable dona- Like any new website errors and omis- tions sions will be required over the coming  "The Gazette" section which months. If you encounter any please contains downloadable PDF copies of cur- email the Webmaster or the Chancery and rent and past issues MEMBERS SECTION: point them out. Corrections will be made as  a "Membership" section where the The secure Members Section has been as- quickly as possible. public can read about the roles and respon- sembled into seven (7) distinct sections: sibilities of membership  a "Chapter General" section which  a Membership Directory section which promotes the upcoming event (registration will be linked to a MY SQL database. The is contained within the secure member's website will automatically be updated when area) the records are updated by the Chancery

G a z e t t e April 2013 6 From My Point of View nal buildings still stand. However, the Los Alamos Laboratory still exists but in much by Dame Sarah Jane Dumbrille, DCLJ, OMLJ, BA larger facilities. It is one of the leading re- So many interesting things happened over there of Albuquerque and the surrounding search centres in the world. the fall connected to St. Lazarus that it is area. Sadly, we could also spot several for- easy for me to fill my allotted space in the est fires. Upon our return to Santa Fe, we had just St. Lazarus Gazette. enough time to enjoy the Georgia O’Keefe After an excellent Mexican lunch at the Museum next to our hotel. It is so special to Our first major event after the summer was base, we started on the Turquoise Trail for do these tours with St. Lazarus friends, and, to attend the 2012 Grand Prioral Council of Santa Fe which took us through spectacular as we tour, we always have the opportunity the Grand Priory of America hosted this mountain scenery and past old abandoned to exchange information for the better of the year by the Grand Commandery of the towns as well as art communities. In about Order. At 5 pm, we departed for the Vigil at Southwest in the historic city and oldest two hours, we found ourselves checking the Holy Faith Episcopal Church. It was a capital in the United States, Santa Fe, New into the beautiful Eldorado Hotel in Santa very moving service with a beautiful soloist. Mexico. Fe which would host the St. Lazarus events. Following the Vigil Service, we were taken to the well-known Compound Restaurant on Because we had never been in New Mexico Since we had no meetings to attend the ear- Canyon Road where, after an outdoor recep- before, we decided to extend our travels by ly part of the next day, we took off on the tion in the courtyard, we had dinner inside – spending some time in Albuquerque first High Road to Taos where, for 2 ½ hours, we another lovely evening sitting with both and then taking the scenic drive through the navigated steep climbs and sharp curves American and Canadian friends in the Or- mountains to Santa Fe arriving there early passing through communities that were even der. enough to be able to have a day in Taos as older than Jamestown. Taos itself was a well. After a 7-hour flight via Washington, little disappointing but seeing the famous The next morning, the Grand Prior and I DC, we reached Albuquerque late on the Rio Grande River as it passed through a attended the American Grand Priory Meet- evening of September 17. deep gorge and then following this famous ing where we got caught up on some of the river as we took the Low Road back to San- work of the America Grand Priory. A re- To acquaint ourselves with the city, we took ta Fe added to the pleasure of the day. port from the Webmaster, Chev. Richard an excellent trolley car tour of the city from Harlow, KLJ told how they were updating Old Town which took us along part of old Our day ended with the first St. Lazarus their website by increasing security, adding Route 66, the high school attended by Bill event – a reception at one of Santa Fe’s best tools to help officers, centralizing the mem- Gates, beautiful residential areas where known and most beautiful galleries called bership data base, creating online registra- flowers around homes are non-existent be- the Meyer Gallery where, on a perfect sum- tion etc. This reminded me of the similar cause of the dry weather, theatres where merlike evening, we mingled with friends in work being done to update our national web famous actors got their start etc. Municipal a beautiful courtyard. The Grand Prior and site under the guiding mouse-clicks of laws in Albuquerque prohibit old buildings I were delighted to meet up with other Chev. Glen Timney, KCLJ, CMLJ. from being torn down. Instead, they must members of the Canadian Grand Priory who be adapted to a new use. As a result, an old had made the journey to Santa Fe – Grand The Chancellor, Chev. Herschel Abbott high school is now a condominium with Chancellor Chev. Edward B. White, GCLJ , KCLJ, MMLJ, SCrLJ, JD spoke of their buyers competing to own such locations as CMLJ and his wife Francoise, Chev. Nor- focus on attracting new members and be- the Principal’s office. A gigantic locomo- man A. Sande, KCLJ, GOMLJ and Dame lieves a survey of current members on what tive repair building is now a movie studio Dorothy M. Sande, DLJ, MMLJ, along with attracts them to the Order will be helpful. A making Albuquerque one of the leading Chev. Lionel J. Goffart QC, KCLJ, CMLJ, report on membership spoke of 21 new movie locations in the USA. Following the CLII (Belg.). Returning to the hotel, we members coming into the Order with a cur- trolley tour, we visited the Albuquerque Canadians were hosted by many of the of- rent total of 428 active members and 139 History Museum which helped put the his- ficers in the American Grand Priory at a inactive members in the American Grand tory of the area into perspective. Across the very entertaining and delicious dinner. Priory. street, we saw a fascinating exhibition on the birth of computers and the role of Bill Friday, September 21 proved to be an equal- With no oblations increase since 2004, a Gates before going on to the Pueblo Cultur- ly interesting day which began with a St. 10% increase in dues was proposed. The al Center where an interesting film on pot- Lazarus bus tour to Bandelier through fasci- incoming Grand Prior emphasised the need tery making helped us appreciate all the nating scenery of canyon and mesa wilder- for Strategic Planning with the view that beautiful pottery we were to see in the next ness where, before a picnic lunch, we were ―we will not know if we have gotten there if few days. A full day of touring at an alti- able to walk up to the preserved ruins of the we do not know where we are going.‖ tude of 5,000 feet gave rise to a rest before ancient cliff-dwelling ancestral Pueblo cul- heading for dinner that evening as the sunset ture. Many words were also expressed over the turned the surrounding mountains pink. loss of Chev. Bruce Harrington, GClrLJ, Dating back to between 1100 and 1500, GCLJ, GCMLJ, GCrLJ, JD, Grand Prior of The next day, a visit to the Nuclear History these ruins were only discovered by archae- the Grand Priory of America who passed Museum, which told the story of the atom ologist Bandelier in the 1880s. From Ban- away earlier in the year. His passing is a bomb and the Manhattan Project, was fol- delier, we drove to Los Alamos, famous for great loss to the Order, and it was an- lowed by a trip on the longest tram ride in being the town where the Manhattan Project nounced that the next Green Book would be the world to the top of the Sandia Peaks at secretly developed the atom bombs to be dedicated to him. over 10,000 feet. What a view we had from dropped on Japan. Only a few of the origi- (Continued on page 8)

G a z e t t e April 2013 7 From my point of view (Continued from page 7) betics around the world. He has also been to be the oldest surviving wooden structure very active on Boards related to organ and in Russia and is called the Church of St. The Canadian Grand Prior was invited to tissue transplants. Lazarus. It was built to honour a saint bring greetings at which time he also ex- called Lazarus who died in 1391 in the re- tended an invitation to the American Grand Returning to the hotel about 4 pm, we had gion at the age of 105. His cult was very Priory to attend our 2013 Chapter General time to get ready for the Grand Priory Re- popular amongst those who wished to fol- in Edmonton. ception at 5:30 pm with the Grand Priory low his example. Gala, including a dinner and ball, following The American Grand Prioral meetings only at 7:30 pm. It was a wonderful evening and Thanks to the wonders of air travel and have a luncheon on the Friday which those all of us Canadians present were certainly even more so the wonder of Air Canada of us who chose to take the St. Lazarus tour perfectly hosted by our American friends. being right on schedule, the Grand Prior and outside Santa Fe had to miss. Edmonton Commandery’s Chev. Norme I left Ottawa at 5:30 pm on November 8 and Sande, KCLJ, GOMLJ as Scrivener of the were sitting down with Chev. Christopher With no official luncheon on Saturday to Canadian Grand Priory, proudly raised the W. Gilluly, CDR, USN (Ret.), NCM, GCLJ, attend, we were grateful for some precious Canadian flag as we all sang O’Canada. free time before having to participate in the fully programmed remainder of the day. Of The next day did not prove to be so course, no luncheon is a cost-saver as well. much fun for the Whites and the Dum- brilles who attempted to return to Otta- Thus Saturday afternoon events began with wa. Our 12:34 pm flight out of Albu- the Investiture at The Cathedral Basilica of querque, after a six hour wait while St. Francis of Assisi at 2:30 pm. We were they tried to make a mechanical repair, amazed at the crowd standing outside the got cancelled. Lining up for another two cathedral to watch us parade in –what won- hours to reschedule our flight, we final- derful free publicity for our Order! ly boarded a flight to Los Angeles which itself got returned to the gate for The Investiture was very special because it a repair lasting well over an hour. concluded with the Induction of the new Grand Prior, Chev. Kenneth P. Moritsugu, Starting off again, we got to Los Ange- RADM, USPHS (Ret.), GCLJ, KMLJ, les just in time for the red eye flight to GCrLJ, MD in a very moving ceremony. Chicago and from there to Ottawa. As Ottawa Commandery member, Chev. Ed- we were to start off on a tour with ward B. White, GCLJ, CMLJ, BA as Grand Queen’s University to Russia the next Chancellor of the International Office was a evening out of Ottawa, the Grand Prior key participant in the ceremony. and I counted ourselves lucky not to be further delayed on our trip from Santa Fe.

Our time in Russia proved to provide us with a very exciting and memorable St. Lazarus con- nection which will be covered separately. We also experienced one other connection, which I will mention here, when we visited the remote and tiny is- land of Kitzhi just 600 km from the Arctic Circle in north- ern Russia. This 4- mile-long island, situated in Lake Onega, Europe’s Dr. Moritsugu is well received as the new second largest lake, was settled centu- Grand Prior and has a distinguished back- ries ago because the waters of the lake made CMLJ and the Vice Grand Chancellor ground. He was the Acting Surgeon Gen- it warmer than the surrounding mainland. (Administration), Dame Marny A. Gilluly, eral of the United States from July 2006 DGCLJ, DMLJ, DC3rd cl/OLJ in a restau- until he retired in September 2007 after 37 When missionaries arrived in the 1100s rant in Washington, DC at 8 pm on Novem- years of active duty. He was the Deputy after the pagans, the island became the site ber 8. Over dinner we had a wonderful op- Surgeon General and principal advisor to of the first Christian church. By 1650, there portunity to catch up on local, national and the US Surgeon General for nearly ten was a monastery serving over 11,000 people even international events as they concerned years. He is Chairman of Johnson & John- in 130 small villages. Today the island has the Order – a lovely brief interlude before son Diabetes Institute where he develops become a museum to preserve the wooden Richard and I drove on to Richmond, Vir- innovative programs and strategies to help architecture of the region. One of the struc- ginia to attend events related to the Frederic both Johnson and Johnson and the health tures moved here is a tiny church built of Remington Art Museum. care community deliver better care for dia- pine in the late 1300s. It is now considered (Continued on page 9) G a z e t t e April 2013 8 From my point of view (Continued from page 8) Regional Investiture Denis Rioux Quebec

Christine Schattauer Quebec At the end of November, the Grand Prior The following members were Decorated, and I accepted the invitation of the Grand Promoted or Invested in the Military and Commander/Commandeur Priory of Ireland to attend their 50th anni- Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jeru- versary celebrations. That event, too, will salem, by the hand of the Prior of the Order Dr. Patrice Tremblay Quebec be covered in a separate story. in Canada, at a Commandery Investiture, John Sailaley Ottawa

held in Ottawa, Ontario, January, 2013. Back home with our own Ottawa Com- Kenneth Armstrong Toronto mandery, the Grand Prior and I attended the Maj (retd.) Paul Henry Toronto Les membres suivants ont été décorés, pro- St. Lazarus Day service and dinner on De- Denis Perrier Montreal mus ou investis dans l’Ordre militaire et cember 17 in Ottawa. This is always a most hospitalier de Saint-Lazare de Jérusalem par enjoyable evening, and this year was no Officer/Officier le Grand Prieur de l’Ordre au Canada, lors exception. It is a date from year to year that d’une investiture de commanderie tenue à every Ottawa member knows to keep open, Aylmer Baker Quebec Ottawa (Ontario), le janvier 2013 : and the attendance is always very good. The Ronald Davidson Ottawa service this year, complete to beautiful mu- Daniel Drapeau Quebec sic and candlelight was in Christ Church Decorations/Décorations Denis Durand Montreal Cathedral, and once again we only had a Maj. Hubert Fafard Quebec block to walk through slushy snow to the Officer of Merit/Officier de Mérite nearby Capitol Club for the usual gourmet Jason Galbraith Montreal Alain Baron Montreal meal that it provides. Pierre Gaston Montreal Mario Groleau Quebec Elie Kano Montreal Rev. Lillian Roberts Ottawa Our next event was on January 26, 2013, in Donald Mechaluk Ottawa Hon Peter Milliken Ottawa Ottawa, when, because of the large number Dr. Patrice Tremblay Quebec Justin Morin-Carpentier Ottawa wishing to join (22 postulants!), there was a Thomas Nittolo Quebec Vigil Service and Mini-Investiture at Christ Member of Merit/Membre de Mérite Frederic Plouffe Montreal Church Cathedral followed by dinner at the

Capitol Club. We certainly welcome these Rosalie Plouffe Montreal incoming members and look forward to the Michel Barakatt Quebec Sean Pretty Toronto spirit of renewal that they no doubt will Harold Dumbrille Ottawa Jocelyn Toy Quebec bring to the Order. Miles Gregg Ottawa Roberto Valente Montreal L’abbe Marc-Phillippe Vincent Montreal Lastly, I have just found out that a major Thomas Nittolo Quebec Member/Membre exhibition called Diana, a Celebration will Erik Plourde Quebec be at the West Edmonton Mall during the Monique Kerr Ottawa Chapter General in Edmonton . It is well worth seeing because it contains 150 items that otherwise could only be seen by a visit to Diana’s family estate, Althorp including her wedding gown, some of her dresses and jewels along with photos and momentous from her childhood to her death. Proceeds from this travelling exhibition go to charity which of course is what St. Lazarus is all about too.

Toronto Commandery members being decorated/ invested: Lt(N) Shawn Pretty, Postulant, Major (Ret’d) Paul E. Henry, HCol Ken Armstrong, with The Honor- able Peter Miliken, Prior of the Order, front.

Membres de la Commanderie de Toronto décorés/ investis : le lt(v) Shawn Pretty, postulant, le major (à la retraite) Paul E. Henry, le col honoraire Ken Arm- strong, en compagnie de l’honorable Peter Miliken, Prieur de l’Ordre, en avant.

G a z e t t e April 2013 9 History Corner by Chev. Brian Newbold, GCLJ, GOMLJ The answers to the History Quiz questions which appeared in the in Portugal, Holland, Bulgaria, Roumania, and Mexico. October 2012 issue of the Gazette are as follows: 1) Constantino- ple ; 2) A federal charter would enable the Order to hold property In Canada, between 1962 and 1974, six Commanderies were creat- and have the seal of official approval of its aims and objectives; 3) ed, namely : Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec, Acadia, and Chevalier Robert de Fichot des Friches, sieur de Clodore. Western.

Vignette: The Commanderies: The Order of St. Lazarus has always Another Quiz : chosen the Command ery as its basic structural unit. As early as 1291, when it left the Holy Land, the Order already had Com- 1) Who was the Protector of the Order of St. Lazarus from 1824 manderies in France, England, Scotland, Austria, Switzerland, and to 1830? Hungary. However, the 16th Century Protestant Reformation in England brought about suppression of all of the Commanderies 2a) Who sent Samuel de Champlain to New France in 1603, as a there, but later on restoration occurred. member of a French expedition?

In the 17th Century, membership in the Order increased, especially 2b) Who commanded that expedition? in France, due to the influence of Louis XIV ; and new Com- manderies were set up elsewhere : Spain, Poland, Sweden and 3) In 1459, Pope Pius II ordered the union of the Order of St. Laza- Denmark. Expansion also took place overseas, for example, in Pe- rus with two Papal Orders - what was the name of the new ru. Over the next 200 years, more Commanderies were established, Order to be ?

DVD Phase II Report by LCol Mark F Macpherson CD, GCLJ, CMLJ, Project Manager

All good things have to come to an end sometime! As I had fore- make it happen. I must take cast in the last issue of the Gazette, the DVD Project was in its this opportunity to thank final phases. I am happy to report that every member of the Grand the various members of the Priory has now received a personal copy of the DVD disk contain- National Executive who ing the completed video program and each commandery and dele- served over this period, as gation has received a small starting stock to use for local promo- well as all members of the tion programs. The videos can now be found on the new website as Grand Priory, for their sup- well. In addition the Chancery holds a stock of DVD disks to re- port and faith in the out- supply the commanderies and delegations and has a set of broad- come of this significant cast quality beta tapes for loan to commanderies that have the op- national project. The fund- portunity to obtain publicity on a local TV station. ing was entirely provided The Project Manager (left) presents a cer- by members of the Grand tificate of appreciation to the Chaplain General, Pastor Eric Dyck for his appear- There were many members and non-members who contributed to Priory and some of the ance in the “Ecumenical Initiatives” video the success of the project as volunteers, writers, and actors. In or- commanderies, who adopt- where he presented “Shared Ministries”. der to recognize these contributions, I included a certificate with ed the vision of a video their copy of the DVD. In all, sixty people were included in this program to support promotion of the Order in Canada. recognition, which was a very small token of my appreciation, as the project manager, of the willing assistance offered by these indi- As the Project Manager, I was required to take on the role of a vid- viduals. Even the actors, who are normally paid for their perfor- eo producer, raising funds and controlling the expenses, approving mances, in most cases volunteered to do extra filming, because the selection of the cast, finding suitable venues for filming, they were impressed by the mission of the Order and were pleased providing costumes – often from my personal wardrobe, locating to be part of the video program we presented. props that would appear in the video scenes, scheduling and attend- ing filming sessions, and working with the director during editing We were afforded outstanding support by various organizations sessions, where an awful lot of material ended up on the cutting including Algonquin College in Ottawa which provided space for room floor as they say in the moving picture industry. I can now filming and organization assistance, the Canadian Hospice Pallia- admit that from beginning to end, the project took about 600 hours tive Care Association which helped to identify suitable people for of my time and my trusty Buick put over 5000 km on the clock. I testimonials, Macdonald-Stewart Foundation of Montreal which think my wife June will forgive me now that the project is finished. provided space for filming, and other organizations in the field of Little did I know when I joined Radio Canada in television as a palliative care, and universities who had received ecumenical bur- student over 60 years ago, that I would be involved again in a vid- saries, helped with locating visual and historical material. eo project in the twenty-first century. A lot has changed in the interim, but I like to learn new things and this is my reward. This project that started in the spring of 2006 is effectively com- pleted in the winter of 2013, a period of over six years. I guess this is typical of a program of this scope that depends on volunteers to

G a z e t t e April 2013 10 Grand Prior’s Visit to Dublin, wife from Holland and two delightful twin th sisters from Ireland whose grandfather was Ireland Celebrating the 50 a former President of Ireland. The Grand Anniversary of the Grand Pri- Prior of Ireland, Chev. Bernard Barton GCLJ, SC spoke at the close of the dinner ory of Ireland – November 22 during which time he generously and warm- -25, 2012 ly welcomed the Grand Prior from Canada and myself. By Dame Sarah Jane Dumbrille DCLJ,

OMLJ Official St. Lazarus events did not begin on

November 20, 2012 found the Grand Prior Saturday, November 24 until late in the af- and me leaving Ottawa on an overnight ternoon, but, throughout the day, we found flight to London and from there on Thurs- ourselves being incredibly hosted by the day, November 22 on a flight to Dublin. Grand Priory of Ireland. The day began Here we stayed at the O’Callaghan Daven- with a small group of about ten of us de- port Hotel on Lower Merion, host for the parting from the hotel by bus and being Grand Prior Chev. Richard M. Dumbrille, with the upcoming St. Lazarus events. Arriving a guided by the Grand Prior himself, Chev Grand Prior of Ireland, Chev. Bernard Barton as they leave the Vigil Service at Trinity College Chapel, day ahead allowed us to enjoy some places Bernard Barton GCLJ, SC through the Dublin. of interest in the area of our hotel and di- streets of Dublin to a beautiful park which houses the official residence of the Presi- verse ourselves of any jet lag. Le Grand Prieur, le chev. Richard M. Dumbrille, et le dent of Ireland. Because we were a little early for our tour of the official residence, Grand Prieur de l’Irlande, le chev. Bernard Barton, à St. Lazarus events began with our departure la sortie de la vigile à la chapelle du Trinity College, from the hotel at 6 pm on Friday, November Chev. Barton provided us with an oppor- Dublin. 23 for the nearby University of Dublin’s tunity to stop at the 200-foot high Welling- Trinity College Chapel for the Vigil Ser- ton monument. The Duke of Wellington vice. Darkness falls this time of year in was born in Ireland. We began our tour of Dublin around 4 pm so it was well after the official residence by looking at a mag- dark when, after a very short ride, our bus nificent Rolls Royce, once the official car of left us at the entrance to the university. the Presidents of Ireland. We then viewed two beautiful rooms which were being set From here, we had to cross a quadrangle over ancient and worn cobblestones to Trin- up for a state banquet that evening. Soon we ity College Chapel. Trinity College was were invited to enter a large reception room founded by Queen Elizabeth I in the 1500s, overlooking beautiful gardens. As we ad- and how awe inspiring it was to be at a ser- mired the room, we noticed that there was a vice in such an historic setting. Those at- quiet conversation between the Grand Prior tending included members not only from of Ireland and a member of the staff. Ireland but from Germany, France and Ja- All of a sudden, His Excellency Michael pan and, of course, ourselves from Canada. th Representing the Grand Master was the pre- Higgins, the 9 President of Ireland ap- vious and 48th Grand Master of the Order, peared to greet us. What a wonderful sur- Grand Prior Chev. Richard M. Dumbrille, H.H. Don- H.H. Don Francisco de Borbon y Escasany, prise for us all! A short but gracious man Francisco de Borbon y Escasany, 5th Duke of Seville & Grandee of Spain, 48th Grand Master and Chev. 5th Duke of Seville & Grandee of Spain. with a big smile, he became President in October 2011 winning with the largest num- Bernard Barton, Grand Prior of Ireland infront of the Everyone was so warm and welcoming to Wellington Monument in Dublin. us. The service, complete to beautiful mu- ber of votes of any Irish politician to date in the republic. He warmly welcomed us and sic, was very moving, and it was rather Le Grand Prieur, le chev. Richard M. Dumbrille, S.A. invited us to look into his office in an adja- magical to be sitting in such historic sur- Don Francisco de Borbon y Escasany, 5e duc de roundings and being part of such an histori- cent room. When other St. Lazarus mem- Séville et Grand d’Espagne, 48e Grand Maître, et le cal ceremony. bers found out our good fortune, they were chev. Bernard Barton, Grand Prieur de l’Irlande, sorry that they had not joined our tour. At devant le Monument de Wellington à Dublin. After the service, we gingerly made our way this point, it is interesting to note that in over rough cobblestones in the dark back to 2010, Dr Mary Robinson, first woman Pres- the bus which transported us to dinner at the ident of Ireland (1990-1997) was honoured beautiful Stephen’s Green Club with its by the Order of St. Lazarus in Ireland and College to see the Book of Kells, a manu- magnificent carved plaster ceilings and invested with the rank of Dame Grand Cross script prepared by the hand of monks of the walls. Here we first attended a reception of Merit in recognition of her outstanding four gospels that dates back to the year 800. and had an opportunity to renew our ac- contribution to humanity and social justice. The nearby 213-foot Long Room in the Li- quaintance with Irish friends in the Order. She has spent most of her life as a human brary with its gallery bookcases is filled Before long, we were invited into a beauti- rights advocate. Her numerous honours and with hundreds of rare works. Both were ful drawing room set with tables for ten. awards also include the Presidential Medal such a privilege to see. We then returned to Our table was most enjoyable and included of Freedom from President Obama. our hotel for two hours before departing at 5 the Grand Chancellor, H.E. Chev. Dr. pm for St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the In- Ronald Hendricks, GClrLJ, GCLJ and his After lunch back at our hotel, we joined our (Continued on page 12) little tour group and walked over to Trinity

G a z e t t e April 2013 11 (Continued from page 11) Prior of France, The Duchess of Brissac. lege of having the Duke of Seville join us vestiture. Needless to say, we certainly enjoyed our for the usual excellent Irish breakfast that table which also included other distin- was served in the hotel. He had just re- Again, sitting in this magnificent cathedral guished members from Ireland whom we turned from China where he builds pre- filled with music and surrounded by so discovered had friends in common with us. fabricated houses for people. We always many of our fellow members from far and The whole evening was very impressive admired him as our Grand Master, and it wide in their beautiful robes was a memora- because it also had a serious side to it. was enjoyable to spend some time with him. ble experience. Of course darkness had fallen so the cathedral had a very special There was no ball. Instead, young people Our time in Dublin came to an end that atmosphere being lit only with necessary who had received funding from the Order in morning but we had more adventures ahead light and candles. At 7 pm, we departed St. Ireland spoke of how helpful this funding with our youngest son, Charles joining us Patrick’s for Trinity College Dining Hall, had been for their various projects. Their we drove down to Cork. From here we had another unforgettable experience. However, short remarks were very impressive. For a day long excursion to Schull in order to to get there was no mean feat because by example, one young man spoke of having visit my family’s ancestral home which, now it was very cold and windy with pour- climbed Mount Everest but at the same time although abandoned, still stands. A true ing rain. Of course, the bus could only drop being exposed to contaminated water which famine cottage, it was where my ancestors us at the entrance to the university, and it made him very ill. From that experience he lived until they were forced to flee to Cana- took a great deal of effort and care to walk resolved to set up clean water operations in da in 1846 due to the potato famine. The across slippery worn cobblestones trying to various parts of the world as his life work. It setting is made even more significant be- keep one’s hair dry, one’s feet dry and pre- was impressive not only because the Order cause on an outcropping of rock behind the vent the lower half of one’s ball gown from was supporting the young people with pro- stone cottage each of my ancestors has getting drenched. Thank goodness, I had a jects they saw as important but because so carved his name or initial before leaving. very tired rain hat in my purse and that, with many young people attended the dinner. As On this return visit, thanks to our youngest a full length mantle, complete to hood, well, to add purpose to the evening, there son, Charles, and a distant relative whom helped. However, it did not take away the were two very clever fundraisers carried Charles discovered still lives in the area, we fear of falling on those slippery cobble- out. Finally, there was a half hour of in- were able to not only see our ancestral cot- stones but thankfully that did not happen. credible entertainment when two supposed tage and the etchings on the rock once again waiters suddenly burst into song and pro- but also find the homes still standing con- Once inside, it was all worth the effort as ceeded to give the guests a half hour of nected to other ancestors in my family. we walked into the beautiful and historic opera arias. It was certainly an evening to Ireland has a special place in our hearts and dining hall of Trinity College Dublin. I had remember and one with a purpose that went with the gracious hospitality extended to the the great privilege of sitting on the right of beyond mere entertainment. Grand Prior and me on this trip in Dublin, I the Grand Prior of Ireland while our Grand am more proud than ever of my Irish herit- Prior was privileged to sit beside the Grand On Sunday, November 25, we had the privi- age.

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G a z e t t e April 2013 12 Commandery Activities As reported by Commandery Reporters

Toronto Commandery Jerusalem and to help humanity, to bring help and hope to the disenfran- AGM chised, the dejected and the rejected. This should be the mission of all Toronto Commandery held its Annual Gen- who profess to be Christians and/or eral Meeting at the Toronto Badminton and followers of Christ. It is worthy to Racket Club on January 24, 2013. Approxi- note that your focus on solutions to mately 50 members and guests attended medical and ecumenical issues and enjoying a delicious meal, renewing friend- bringing relief to suffering. You ships and meeting the new postulants to be have not turned away from the days invested this year in Edmonton. of the Crusades: the lepers, the un- clean; those on beds of affliction Commander Andy Duncanson provided a including palliative care. Your motto Mr. Andrew Kaye, bursary recipient, Mrs. Kaye, Rev. William review of the activities of the Commandery – to support and expand hospice and Osborne , Ecumenical Award winner and Toronto Commander highlighting the very successful and profita- palliative care – is a demonstration th Chaplain Fr. Philip Kennedy. ble 50 Chapter General of the Grand Pri- of good work in helping others. ory, the value of the various events to meet M. Andrew Kaye, lauréat de la bourse, Mme Kaye, le rév. Wil- local fundraising initiatives and to hear the If I can help somebody as I pass liam Osborne, lauréat du prix œcuménique, et le chapelain de plans for 2013. They also elected a new along, la Commanderie de Toronto, le père Philip Kennedy. Council in which only three positions were Then my living shall not be in vain. exchanged. If I can help somebody as a Christian ought, Then my living shall not be in vain. speak with one voice, be recognized and One of the highlights of the evening was the respected as we address issues – religious presentation of Dame Marjorie MacKinnon Solomon in Proverbs 10:28 puts it this way: and those of our communities. Ecumenical Award and Bursary. The award committee annually selects a member of the The hope of the righteous ends in Gladness. Mr. Andrew Kaye is recommended to re- clergy for the award and that person selects But the expectation of the wicked comes to ceive the funds attached to the award that I a deserving theology or other student for a nothing. am honoured to accept this evening. To bursary. him I say there is work before you. Press In 2005, your organization, along with the on! The Commandery Chaplain, Fr. Philip Ken- Canadian Hospice and Palliative Care Asso- nedy presented the award to Rev. William ciation provided literature, some 100,000 Hebrews 10:36 advises us: Osborne who was accompanied to the meet- copies or more of ―A Caregivers’ Guide‖. ing with his wife. Fr. Kennedy then present- An admirable thing – education for those in ―You need endurance, so that when you ed the $1000 bursary to Mr. Andrew Kaye, need of knowledge. have done the will of God, you may receive a doctoral candidate at Wycliffe. Andrew what was promised‖. was also accompanied by his wife. This evening, once again, you are encourag- ing ecumenism by way of recognizing Let us all do the work that is before us. Be In his acceptance speech, Rev. Osborne someone’s efforts and assisting a student strong, be brave looking only unto Jesus as stated the following: with a bursary for the propagation of God’s you onward go. word and continuing the work of ecumen- It is gratifying to learn that over 900 years ism. It is my desire, my wish, there will be May God Bless Marjorie McKinnon and all ago an organization was mandated to care unity of all denominations and churches in gathered here. for sick pilgrims and especially the lepers in Toronto, if not Ontario, so that we can

In Support of the Greater Moncton Hospice Acadia Commandery of the Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Laza- rus of Jerusalem presented a $500 cheque in support of the Greater Monc- ton Hospice /du grand Moncton providing residential treatments to pa- tients in Palliative Care Units in the greater Moncton area. Attending the presentation were: Dr. Brian T. Newbold, of Moncton, former Command- er of the Acadia Commandery, Mrs. Helen Sastaunik, Executive Director of the Greater Moncton Hospice – du grand Moncton, Dr. Nancy Grant, of Rothesay, N.-B., representing the Acadia Commandery and founder of the Saint John Hospice and Mr. Bernard Poirier, of Moncton, former Vice -Commander. Cheques were also presented to the Miramichi Hospice and to the New Brunswick Hospice Palliative Care Association.

G a z e t t e April 2013 13 Acadia Presentation to Atlantic School of Theology

Commander Dennice Leahey recently presented two Cheques from the Order to increase the Capital of the Order’s Bursary at the Atlantic School of Theology. Over $25,000 has been distributed in bursaries over the last 15 years with the most recent being granted to Brian Curtis who is ministering at the United Church in Rawdon Hills, Nova Scotia and is taking his Master in Divinity by Distance Education.

Grant to Hospice Miramichi

At a ceremony held at the Hospice Shop Boutique of the Greater Moncton Hospice / du grand Moncton, the Acadia Commandery of the Order of St. Lazarus presented a cheque for $2,000. to Hospice Miramichi established in the former Bishop’s Palace in Mira- michi with its goal of making people who are terminally ill and in the last stage of their lives, as comfortable as possible, in a clinical setting. The Hospice office will be opened to the public by the middle to the end of December. Attending the presentation were from left to right, Dr. Brian Newbold, of Moncton, former Commander of the Acadia Commandery, Mrs. Connie Doucette, Executive Director of the Hospice Miramichi, Anna MacDonald, Board Chairperson, Dr. Nancy Grant, of Rothesay, on behalf of the Acadia Commandery and Mr. Bernard Poirier, of Moncton, former Vice-Commander of the Acadia Commandery. Caregiver’s Guide in greater use at Borden

On August 17, 2012 copies of A Caregiver’s Guide were presented to the Chaplain ser- vices at CFB Borden. In the photo taken at the Catholic Church and main office of the Chaplain services is Toronto Commandery member Mr. Garry Chandler, CD, OLJ and Major Guillaume Begin a padre on the base. The padre also asked for a copy in Inuit as one chaplain works directly with the Rangers and could utilize this resource.

During the meeting, Gary also discovered that Base Borden trains staff in multi- denominational practice meaning the Guide will be invaluable and can be taken to any base in Canada and any other place in the world were the Canadian Forces serve.

Newfoundland bursary Presentation

Rev. Dr. Ian Wishart, CChLJ, OMLJ, presented a cheque to Very Rev. William Bellamy, Acting Provost of Queen’s College, St. John’s. The cheque was the $5000 grant from the Order of St. Lazarus to increase the amount of the St. Lazarus Ecumenical Scholarship for Newfoundland, which is administered by Queen’s College, St. John’s.

News from Manitoba Members and friend of the Commandery gathered December 17th , 2012 at the home of Chev. Bob and Dame Audrey Vandewater for a brief business meeting and celebration of all things Lazarus.

The members of the Commandery have opted to support the work of volunteers at Hospice and Palliative Care Manitoba trough a recognition programme and have committed Com- mandery funds to the endeavour for the next three years. Arctic Vice Commander Ken Bridges joined the festivities. The members of the Commandery are resident in many other provinces so a warm welcome home was extended to those able to be in attendance.

Vice Commander, Dennis Schultz, will be presenting the first cheque to Hospice MB early in 2013.

G a z e t t e April 2013 14 Palliative Care Nurses Honoured

Once again, Thunder Bay Commandery has recognized local nurses who successfully achieved the Canadian Nursing Association Hos- pice Nurses Certification during 2011 and 2012. Shown in the pic- ture are (left to right): Stephanie Jankovic RN, Wendy Cates RN, Capt. Don Murrell CD KCLJ OMLJ, Robin Cano RN, Kelly Sharp RN, Corina Setala RN, Meta Evans DLJ OMLJ RN, Zdenka Fabi- ano RN and Sarah Yocum RN.

The Thunder Bay Commandery Certificates of Appreciation, along with the now traditional orchid corsages created by Mrs. Debra Groulx OMLJ, were presented during a luncheon hosted by the Commandery in the Officers Mess of the Thunder Bay Armoury on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 with the honouree's employers and families in attendance. Organizer of this year's luncheon, Dame Meta Evans DLJ OMLJ RN reports that, "the nurses were extremely honoured by the luncheon and that the orchids really touched them".

Other Registered Nurses who qualified as specialists in palliative care and will receive Certificates of Appreciation that were not able to attend the luncheon were: Sherri Henderson RN, Lori Hygaard RN, Donna Leonzio RN, Lille Mcrae RN, Lee Anne Morrow RN, Tam- my Sholz RN, Sarah Rowsell RN.

Hospice palliative care aims to relieve suffering and improve the quality of living and dying for those patients for whom there is no cure. Specialty certification allows registered nurses to build on the foundation of their Canadian RN registration. In 2004, the Canadian Nurs- es Association added certification for specialists in hospice palliative care nursing to their program. The Thunder Bay Commandery has recognized each graduating class of nurses since the beginning of the certification.

Over the years, Northwestern Ontario has demonstrated a real commitment to the improvement of palliative care for the residents of the area. These recently certified nurses are the leaders in caring for our dying and their families.

As the Order of St. Lazarus has been doing similar work for over 900 years, the Thunder Bay Commandery is proud to recognize these nurses for their leadership and commitment in caring for the terminally ill.

St John the Compassionate Mission

As the Queen of Canada celebrates her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, St John the Com- passionate Mission celebrates its Silver Jubilee of service to the community. The Mis- sion operates a Drop-in Centre for people who are living on the street or in sub- standard housing, a Meal Program that serves over 2500 meals a month, and St. John’s Academy, an enrichment program for pupils in Grade 6 to 9 who are from families that are new to Canada or from low-income situations. It also operates sever- al social enterprises: St. John’s Bakery (noted by Toronto Life Magazine as one of the best bakeries in Toronto) that bakes organic, French Artisan breads and sweets for sale and at the same time creates work and trains people for employment and St. John’s Thrift Store at 2155 Danforth Avenue, Toronto that sells donated clothing, furniture and provides work for individuals.

One cheque to assist operations was presented by Ingrid Hope (Western Ontario) and Fr. Philip Kennedy (Chaplain of Toronto Commandery) made a second presentation of a St. Lazarus cheque to the St. John the Compassionate Mission. Shown in the picture at the mission lunchroom are: Joanna Dunn (Assistant Co-ordinator of the mission), Fr. Kennedy and Fr. Roberto Ubertino (Founder and Director of the Mis- sion). At the time the bakery was going, lunch had just been served to new Christian refugees from Syria and classes in English were being taught by volunteers in their little Academy next door.

In the words of Jean Vanier the mission has been ministering to all in the ―belief that each one is important, whatever their situation. A community can’t take in everyone but it can become a sign, a sign that....there is a place where people believe that love is possible.‖ St John the Compassionate is about more than providing services to the economically poor – it is about addressing the loneliness and abuse that lies at the core of poverty. With its whole heart, Saint John the Compassionate Mission thanks the Order of St. Lazarus for its ongoing support.

G a z e t t e April 2013 15 Members in the News As reported by Commandery Reporters

60th Diamond Jubilee Medals Edmonton Aurélio Fernandes The following names were supplied to the Ottawa Gazette of members that The Hon. Peter Milliken received the 60th Dia- Dame Sarah Jane Dumbrille mond Jubilee Medal Chev. Richard M. Dumbrille from the Government of Canada. Created in 2012 Quebec to mark the 60th anni- Dr. Alymer Baker versary of Her Majesty Pierre Droiun Queen Elizabeth II’s Chev. Claude Labbe accession to the Throne Christine Schattauer as Queen of Canada, the Erik Plourde Queen Elizabeth II Dia- Dennis Rioux mond Jubilee Medal was a tangible way for Cana- Toronto da to honour Her Majes- Ken Armstrong ty for her service to this Chev. Edward Badovinac country. At the same Dame Jocelyn Badovinac time, this commemora- Glenn Carter tive medal served to Dr F Jackman honour significant con- Eric Jackman tributions and achieve- Dr. Charles Godfrey ments by Canadians. Edward Moroney During the year of cele- L Col. Gerry Nudds brations, 60 000 deserving Canadians were Dame Maureen Galloway recognized. Chev. Lionel Goffart Professor T.H.B Symons La Gazette a appris que les membres sui- vants ont reçu la médaille du Jubilé de dia- Thunder Bay mant du gouvernement du Canada. Créée en Capt. Tim Groulx 2012 afin de marquer le 60e anniversaire Professor Marry Lou Kelly d’accession au Trône de Sa Majesté la Reine Elizabeth II à titre de Reine du Cana- Western Ontario da, la médaille du Jubilé de diamant se vou- Capt The Revd Don McLean Aitchison lait un moyen concret pour le Canada de lui Dr. Rob Boyko rendre hommage pour services rendus au LCol James R. Breithaupt pays. Parallèlement, cette médaille commé- LCol Jeffery Robert Cairns morative sert à souligner les contributions et Dr. Glenn F. Cartwright réalisations importantes de Canadiens et de Rev. Canon William G. Cliff Canadiennes. Au cours de l’année de célé- Chev. Robert E. Harrison bration, 60 000 Canadiens et Canadiennes Capt George D. Hope méritoires l’ont reçue. Capt Anthony O. Lea Rev. Canon Christopher B. J. Pratt Ms. Bonnie Gay Rees Arctic Dr. Peter H. O’Neil Roe The Hon. George Tuccaro, (Postulant) Chev. Russell David Smith His Worship, Mayor Gordon Van Tighem, LCol T. James Stokes (Postulant) Maj E. Ruth Stokes Mr. Kirby Marshall, (Postulant) Lt W. Frederick Tufnell Ms. Hilary Jones Lt(N) David Connelly

Calgary LCdr (ret.) E. Faye Morgan LCdr (Ret.) Ian Morgan

G a z e t t e April 2013 16 50th Anniversary Medals Presented to Arctic Delegation by NWT Vice Regal By Lt(N) David Connelly CLJ with assistance from Mr. Michael Kalnay OLJ, MMLJ On November 13th , 2012 members of the Arctic Delegation were invited to have tea with the Honourable George L. Tuccaro, Commissioner of the Northwest Terri- tories, in his official offices in the Capital city of Yellowknife.

During their hour-long meeting, members talked about the objectives of the Order in general, and spent considerable time discussing the Aboriginal Caregiver’s Guide DVD project. Commissioner Tuccaro shared some well-considered thoughts about palliative care, speaking as a member of the Aboriginal community, as a caregiver himself, and as a singer-composer who has helped others comfortably pass on in their journey.

Commissioner Tuccaro also informed the Delegation that he has accepted the Grand Prior’s invitation to be invested as a Knight of the Order at the Chapters General in Edmonton May 31- June 2. The Order’s newest Postulant, the Honourable George L. Tuccaro, Commissioner of the Northwest Territories presents Our Grand Prior, Chevalier Richard Dumbrille CM GCLJ(J) GOMLJ, with the aid the Canadian Priory’s 50th Anniversary Medal to the Arctic of the Chancery’s Executive Director Dame Jean Matheson DCLJ, CMLJ, did Delegation. some sleuthing through the Priory archives and determined that this was not the first time that the Order of St. Lazarus has been associated with the Northwest Ter- Le tout nouveau postulant de l’Ordre, l’honorable George L. Tuccaro, commissaire des Territoires du Nord-Ouest, présente ritories Commissioner’s office, as Mr. Robert (Bob) Pilot, Deputy Commissioner la médaille du cinquantenaire du Prieuré canadien à la Délé- of the NWT from 1979 to 1983, was a member of the Order. gation de l’Arctique.

Commissioner Tuccaro graciously agreed to present the Canadian Priory’s 50th Anniversary Medal to all of the members of the Arctic Delegation. The Commander of the Arctic Delegation Lt(N) David Connelly CLJ and the Vice Commander NWT Michael Kalnay OLJ, MMLJ concluded the reception by presenting the Anniversary Medal to our newest Postulant, Commissioner Tuccaro. Commissioner is the Vice Regal office in Canadian territories similar to the office of Lieutenant Governor in the Provinces.

The Order’s newest Postulant, the Honourable George L. Tuccaro, Commissioner of the Northwest Territories presents the Canadian Priory’s 50th Anniversary Medal to the Arctic Delegation.

For those who wish to have one of the few remaining 50th Anniversary medals, they can contact the Chancery using the order form available at the center of the Gazette.

Montreal Members give and receive By Chev. Garrfield Du Couturier-Nichol, KCLJ, CMLJ

On October 4, 2012, the Canadian Centre for Ecumenism held a Gala Dinner to honour Fr. Irenée Beaubien and Dr. Victor Goldbloom for their pioneer work in the field of Ecumen- ism. The Gala Dinner was attended by many representatives from many different religious groups in Montreal and showed the great interest in the field of Ecumenism. Dr. Good- bloom was awarded a Knighthood of the Order of St. Sylvester and Fr. Beaubien was awarded the Cross PRO ECCLESIA ET PONTIFICE . Both of these awards had been ap- proved for the recipients by His Holiness Pope Benedict the XVI for their work. The Gala was held at the Temple Emanu-El Beth Shalom.

A St. Lazarus Bursary cheque was presented to Mr. John Jomon Kalladanthiyil a Ph.D. student in the Faculty of Religious Sciences and Theology at the University of Montreal.

Lastly, a cheque was presented to Ven. David Oli- ver and M. Norman Lévesque, Acting Executive Director of the Canadian Centre for Ecumenism in December 2012 on behalf of the National Ecumeni- cal Commission of the Grand Priory of Canada.

G a z e t t e April 2013 17 Visit to Zachatyesky Monastery to see the Holy Relics of Saint Lazarus, Sunday, October 7, 2012 by Dame Sarah Jane Dumbrille DCLJ, OMLJ

On the afternoon of Sunday, October 7, English, meet us in Moscow at 1pm on Sun- rus sat a very beautiful silver filigreed box 2012, while on a trip to Russia that took us day, October 7 (Canadian Thanksgiving!), about 30cm long, 25 cm wide and 15 cm on a river cruise between St. Petersburg and after we had completed a visit to the mas- high, with the lid open. Inside, in the cen- Moscow, the Grand Prior and I had the priv- sive and impressive World War II Museum tre, one had a perfect view of the Holy Relic ilege of visiting the Zachatyesky Monas- with our tour group. Anna turned out to be which was beautifully presented in a circu- tery/Convent to see one of the Holy Relics an equally delightful young woman, a su- lar transparent box. The Holy Relic was of St. Lazarus. The Holy Relic had arrived perb translator, who knew exactly where mainly brown in colour, about an inch in Moscow on June 13, 2012, as a gift from she was going because she worked in the square and almost in a diamond shape. The the Cyprus Orthodox Church to the Patri- area. We soon found ourselves in a taxi full arch of the Russian Orthodox Church in of anticipation as to what to expect. The Moscow and All Russia. It had come from taxi let the three of us out at the entrance to the St. Lazarus Church in Larnaca, Cyprus, the monastery. We knew we were in the which was built on the grave site of right place because there was a sign with a St.Lazarus. photo of an icon of St. Lazarus advertising that his Holy Relics were there. When the Church burned in 1970, human remains found in the church were identified We approached a nun standing near the as St. Lazarus relics. Russian pilgrims have entrance and told her we had been invited visited the site for centuries. As soon as we by the Mother Superior to visit. Another heard through the press about the arrival of nun was dispatched to get the instructions, the Holy Relic in Moscow, we began to and, before long, we found ourselves being investigate whether it would be at all possi- led into the church by Sister Vladimira who ble for us to see it while we were in Mos- had first met us at the entrance. We think cow. In the beginning, it seemed only a now that she was probably awaiting our pipe dream. We had no idea where the arrival. She was extremely warm and gra- monastery was located in the large sprawl- cious and so anxious to show us around. ing city of Moscow. Bundled in a winter coat, she quickly led us out of the cold into the warmth of the We began by contacting the Vice Grand church. As there was a service going on in Chancellor (Administration) Dame Marny the church, she invited us to step into a Gilluly, DGCLU, DMLJ, DC3rd cl/OLJ in nearby chapel. She told us through our Washington, DC and for nearly three translator, Anna, that the monastery was months Marny and her husband, Chev. founded in the 14th century and that it was Christopher W. Gilluly, CDR, USN (Ret.), not only the oldest monastery in Moscow NCM, GCLJ, CMLJ tirelessly worked up to but it eventually became the first female the 11th hour to make our visit a reality. In convent for nuns. the end, in coordination with the Gillulys, the visit to view the Holy Relic of St. Laza- The monastery was founded by two sisters, rus was organized by Greg Mesniaeff, OLJ, whose brother was the first Metropolitan of a new member of the Grand Priory of Moscow. The sisters and their brother had America, through the Russian Orthodox come from a wealthy family and their par- Church’s administrative office in New York ents were opposed to their son becoming a City. And so it was, while we were on Metropolitan. However, because he was board our boat, making our way along the Metropolitan, the brother knew a Prince, Volga River system, that we got an email and he was able to get the Prince to give from Marny to say that we had an invitation enough money to the sisters so that they to visit the monastery and that if the Mother could build the monastery. In the chapel, Superior was unavailable when we could go the Sister showed us the resting place of the that she would have someone else there to two sisters who were the founders and told meet us. us of the miracles that had been performed Sister did not know what the relic was but at their grave site. These founders were later a physician travelling with us com- As soon as we got the email, we approached made Saints in 2001. mented that it most likely was the knee cap. one of the Cruise Tour Directors on our My rather vivid description in no way boat, a beautiful young Russian lady who With the service over, the Sister then took should take away the emotions the Grand lived in Moscow, to help us arrange the us into the church which was breathtakingly Prior and I felt as we looked at this Holy visit. We were thrilled to learn that she beautiful in gold and white. A magnificent Relic and all that it could possibly mean. knew exactly where the monastery was. multi-tiered iconostasis rose behind the al- To think we were looking at something so Before we knew it, she had arranged to have tar. Just to the right was a large icon of St. close to St. Lazarus is almost too over- her best friend, Anna, who spoke perfect Lazarus and in front of the icon of St. Laza- (Continued on page 19)

G a z e t t e April 2013 18 (Continued from page 18) Sister told us that the Holy Relics of St. and icons and ornaments that the church whelming an experience to put into words. Lazarus may eventually be moved to the sold. In turn, as a token of our appreciation, The Sister’s face was glowing when she newly built and beautiful Christ the Saviour we presented her with a donation and a realized what a meaningful few moments Cathedral but the final decision will be small bottle of Canadian maple syrup. she had given to us. There was a constant made by the Metropolitan of Moscow. stream of people coming into the church As we said our final goodbyes, this humble and paying their respects to St. Lazarus. In 1931, the Christ the Saviour Cathedral young woman admitted that she was the There is no question that Christianity is on was blown up by Stalin and replaced by a great granddaughter of the second Metro- the rise in Russia. swimming pool. In the 1990s, donations politan and the granddaughter of the Mother were made by thousands of people both Superior of this beautiful and memorable On our way over to a nearby building, Sister inside and outside Russia to rebuild the Ca- Monastery turned Convent. Our visit, so Vladimira told us that Stalin had blown up thedral, and, in 2000, it was opened to ser- thoughtfully hosted by this lovely young the original monastery, and, at one point, vices. Today it stands a duplicate of its and devoted Sister, was certainly the high- the KGB had offices on the site and were former self, on the edge of the Moscow light of our visit to Russia. adamant that there would never be a church River glistening white with shining golden on the site again. The Metropolitan had to domes, a sight to behold from many vantage hold his services in secret, and, before each points in Moscow. If the Holy Relics of St. service, his wife would re-sew in his sur- Lazarus eventually get moved from the plice two velvet inch-long ribbons to form a Zachatyesky Monastery to this cathedral, cross which she then removed between ser- they will only have a short distance to go as vices. The Sister showed us these worn the cathedral is easily seen a few streets pieces of velvet ribbon and the surplice now over from the monastery. on display under glass. After our very ample lunch of fishcakes, The next Metropolitan finally got the salad, egg, cookies and fruit and the best church rebuilt so that there would be a place homemade bread, the Sister showed us to hold the many Holy Relics for which the some more interesting parts of the church. church had been known. A lot of miracles As we got ready to leave, she handed us two have taken place here because of the many shopping bags and one for our interpreter relics the church has in its possession. The filled with a sample of many of the books

St. Lazarus in Malta Following our visit, Grand Prior Dr. Pace and Mrs. Pace enter- tained us for a lovely Tea in their home serving marvellous Maltese By Dame Dennice Leahey delights.

Following receipt of a newsletter from the Order in Malta, Com- A very memorable visit indeed! mander Dennice Leahey contacted Chev Michael Chiavola to ar- range a visit. Over dinner in the historic walled city of Medina, Grand Prior Dr. Josie Pace and his wife Irene and Grand Historian, Dr. Charles Savona-Ventura and his wife shared the history of the Order in Malta and prepared us for a visit to ―Torri Lanzun‖, the International headquarters of the Order of St. Lazarus. Dr. Savona- Ventura wrote the definitive History of the Order ―The Hospitaller Knights of Saint Lazarus‖ chronicling the 1200 years from the Cru- sades to the present time. He shared stories from his research espe- cially the information in the Papal Bulls. Dr. Pace talked about the progress of the Order given his long relationship and incredible knowledge.

Torri Lauzun, originally built in the 15th century, stands on a high promontory outside the capital, Valletta. The tower house is Medi- eval, with additions added in the 1700’s. Bought by Lt. Col Robert Gayre and restored after being virtually destroyed in WW ll, he gave this important historical building to the Order in 1972. Its modern day premises include the Order’s Chapel, offices for the world Headquarters, the Archives of the Order and an inner court yard with abundant flowers and shrubs. The former stables at the opposite end of the courtyard have been converted into the Knights’ Hall adorned with heraldic items, pictures and photos. Not since the French Revolution has the Order had a permanent headquarters. In 2013 the Grand Magisterial Council will be meet- Dr. C Savona-Ventura, Dame D Leahey, Grand Prior Dr. J Pace ing here in Malta.

G a z e t t e April 2013 19 Two Firsts for the Green Cross in the Arc- tic – An Ecumenical Event and Remem- brance Day Service By David Connelly CLJ

Remembrance Day provided a meaningful opportunity for the Arc- tic Delegation to establish two new firsts for the Order of St. Laza- rus in the Canadian Territories. We held both our first Remem- brance Day activity and the Delegation's first Ecumenical event. Ten of our eleven member multi denominational Delegation at- tended the musical service of remembrance "The Fallen" in St. Patrick's Parish Catholic Church, Yellowknife on Sunday after- noon, November 11, 2012.

The 90 minute performance by Aurora Chorealis, Classics on Stage Yellowknife and various readers included two of our very own tinuing on the Artic Delegation’s banner. With the help of the Or- singers seen in the photo. Father (Major) Bastien AChLJ our Dele- der’s Executive Director Jean M. Matheson, DCLJ, CMLJ we hope gation’s Chaplain sings tenor and Ms. Constantina Tsetsos OLJ the to unfurl it for the first time in Edmonton on May 31, 2012. Artic Delegation’s Almoner who sings alto. Thank you to our confrere, the Commander of the Toronto Com- The ecumenical program was a beautiful and, thoughtful collabora- mandery, Andrew C. Duncan KCLJ, OMLJ for his inspiration to tion of instrumental, choral and solo vocal music with spoken hold a combined event. And for his most appropriate words on the: word. The concert caringly addressed the themes of: loss, war, ― importance of Remembrance Day …. because it gives the whole peace and hope through a range of musical styles and presentations nation a chance to recognize and give thanks to its' veterans for all that provoked both thoughtful reflection and meaningful discus- the sacrifice required in serving the nation as a member of its' mili- sion. tary, so that we may enjoy the freedoms that we have today and …. We were joined by our Delegation’s newest member, capital city it is also a time to keep in your prayers the Patriarch of our Or- mayor Mayor Gordon Van Tighem and his engaging wife Carol. der, Gregory III Laham who is headquartered in war torn Da- Regrettably, our Vice Commander Nunavut Major Ken Bridges mascus, Syria.‖ could not make the journey. However, he advises that work is con-

Caregiver’s Guide in Sud- bury

Students of Boreal College’s School of Health Sciences (SHS) are the lucky recipients of a generous dona- tion from the Order of St. Lazarus – copies of the French version of The Caregiver’s Guide. Following a dis- cussion between Kim Morris, Dean of SHS, and Major (Ret’d.) Paul E. Henry, CD, CLJ, MMLJ, M. Ed, the latter delivered more than 200 copies of the Guide to Boreal College, last fall.

Several programs, including Practical Nursing, Personal Support Worker, and Funeral Services Education, all broach upon hospice and palliative care in one form or another. The Caregiver’s Guide constitutes a useful tool for giving students a better understanding of what families and caregivers of terminally-ill patients must go through. Moreover, the Guide was shared with various partners, such as Médecins francophones du Canada, during North- ern Ontario’s Colloque francophone interprofessionnel en santé in November 2012.

According to Kim Morris, ―This Guide is an excellent resource for both fac- ulty and students, and, in a nutshell, all hospice and palliative caregivers. Boreal College thanks Major Henry and the Order of St. Lazarus for thinking of us and offering us this French-language tool‖! G a z e t t e April 2013 20 Passages Major (ret.) A. MacDonald Burka, CD, GCLJ, GOMLJ, a mem- Remembering Members of the Grand Priory ber of Toronto Commandery since 1980, passed on December 31, 2012 in his 93rd year. Predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years, Born April 4th, 1929 at Bradford, Eng- Dame Margaret MCGuinness in 2009. He served as Commander land, Chev. Graham Anderson, a of the Commandery 1987-1990. member of British Columbia Com- mandery, died November 18, 2012 at Mac was born in Calgary, Alberta and graduated from the Univer- Sunridge Place, Duncan BC. Graham sity of Alberta, BSci.Ag, 1941, including commission in the Cana- was for many years the Principal Ar- dian Officers Training Corps. He saw service during WWll in the morist of the Grand Priory and respon- 31st Alberta Recce Regt. and overseas as a Captain at Canadian sible for the design of several Com- Military H.Q. Upon returning to Canada, he joined Canada Pack- mandery banners. He was a Fellow of ers Limited in Edmonton and in 1947 moved to Toronto as adver- the Canadian Heraldry Society and tising manager. He joined the Governor General's Horse Guards Cowichan Herald Extrordinaire, a Knight Commander of the where he reactivated the Regiment's pre-war historic ceremonial Order of St. Lazarus, a recipient of the Queen's Golden Jubilee mounted squadron and commanded the royal escort for Queen medal and numerous other honours and awards. Elizabeth at the Queen's Plate in 1958. He retired with the rank of

―Mr. Anderson‖ was a teacher at Shawnigan Lake School from major, continuing as a member of the Regimental Board of Trus- 1957 until 2010 when a stroke took him from the classroom. He tees. was a master teacher of history who left an indelible mark on thousands of students. His most remarkable quality was de- Mac was a long-time supporter of the Royal Agricultural Winter scribed as the ability to impart this knowledge to adolescents Fair as volunteer and judge; member of the Royal Canadian Mili- with colour, enthusiasm and lasting effect including those of the tary Institute, the Canadian Armoured Corps Association and the Order who looked to him for guidance in pursuing their own Eglinton-Caledon Hunt. personal Arms.

Chev. Vladimir M. Kavan OC, KLJ passed away peacefully Col., the Hon. Lincoln Alexan- at home on December 16, 2012. Vlad through his work with the der, PC, CC, O. Ont, KLJ, Rotary Club was inspired to join Care Canada and eventually LLD., who served as the lieuten- became President and Chairman and later co-founder of CARE ant governor of Ontario from International. He was a member of Toronto Commandery since 1985 to 1991 died Oct 19, 2012 1976. at the age of 90. He had been a member of Toronto Command- Chev. Edmond E. Landry, CM, ery since 1991. KStJ, KCLJ, CMLJ died peacefully Alexander was also the country's on September 6, 2012 at age 81. He first black member of Parlia- was a very faithful member of the ment, elected to the House of Order of Saint Lazarus for more than Commons in 1968 as the Pro- 30 years contributing greatly to the gressive Conservative candidate advancement of Acadia Commandery for Hamilton West. He is known for breaking down barriers for all as Vice Commander for ten years and people. as Commander for three years. Ed- mond Landry was active in a number Born in Toronto in 1922 to West Indian immigrants, Alexander of charitable organizations including served with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a wireless operator dur- St. John Ambulance where he was ing the Second World War, from 1942 until 1945. president of the New Brunswick Council. As an entrepreneur, he initiated many successful civic projects. In 1968, he was elected He received a Bachelor of Arts at McMaster University in 1949 and first mayor of the village of Grande-Anse, NB and served in that graduated from Toronto's prestigious Osgoode Hall Law School in capacity for 20 years. He was also a member of the first munici- 1953. Alexander was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1965. pal council of the town of Caraquet, NB. In 1968, he became Canada's first black MP and was re-elected in Chevalier Landry was the founder of the Poses’ Museum, locat- 1972, 1979 and 1980. He was the country's labour minister from 1979 ed in Grande-Anse the only one in North America featuring to 1980 and served in the House of Commons until 1985. hundreds of artefacts depicting the history of the Roman Catho- lic Church. He was, for some years Honorary Council for Burki- After leaving office, Alexander went on to serve as chancellor of the na Faso in Canada. Amongst the many honours bestowed on University of Guelph, serving five terms as chancellor — the longest- Edmond Landry were the Order of Canada as a Member, the serving in the school's history. Canada 125 Anniversary medal and the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Commemorative medal. In addition, he was also made Chevalier-Commandeur de l’Order Apostolique de Saint Grégoire le Grand for eminent services rendered to the Church.

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