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Gazette
The Order of St. Lazarus
Newsletter of the Grand Priory of Canada
April 2014
G a z e t t e A p r i l 2 0 1 4 2
S e r v i c e t o H u m a n i t y S i n c e 1 0 9 8 T h e O r d e r o f S a i n t L a z a r u s
C a n a d a
Mission The Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem in Canada, known as
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
and, as a corporation, it focuses on the advancement of solutions to medical and ecumen-
ical issues, the provision of aid to the suffering and dying, and continued support for the
treatment and cure of leprosy.
Goals To fund research and treatment for Leprosy
To fund elements of care within the medical/palliative care community consistent
with the Order’s mission
To enhance the study and promotion of ecumenism within Canada
To operate an effective organization that reflects both a Canadian focus and current
business practices
To promote national unity and the qualities of good citizenship
The Order of Saint Lazarus Gazette Newsletter of The Grand Priory of Canada
Vol. 28, No.1, April 2014
ISSN 1198-6689
Published under the auspices of the Chancery Office
1435 Sanford Fleming Avenue, Suite 100, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3H3
Phone: 613 746 5280 Fax: 613 746 3982
E-mail : [email protected] Website: www.stlazarus.ca
Grand Prior: Chev. The Hon. Peter A.S. Milliken, PC, GCLJ, OMLJ
Executive Director: LCol. (Ret’d) Dennis Hearn, CD, MBA, CHE
Email: [email protected]
Editor: Maj. (Ret’d) Paul Henry, CD, CLJ, MMLJ,
M.Ed., FNWC.
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Contributing Editor: Capt. (Ret’d) Warren Tracz, CD,
KCLJ(J), OMLJ, B.Ed. Email: [email protected]
Translator: Jean Deslauriers
Printing: Georgian Copy and Print, Barrie, Ontario
Contributors:
Capt (Ret’d) Robert Clarke, Lt (N) David Connelly, Chev. Garrfield Du Couturier-Nichol, Dame Sarah Jane
Dumbrille, Chev. Andy Duncanson, LCol (Ret’d) Den-nis Hearn, Maj (Ret’d) Paul Henry, Dame Marny Gillu-
ly, Dame Dennice Leahey, LCol (Ret’d) Mark Macpher-
son, Chev. Brian Newbold, Mr. Dennis Rioux, Major Justin Schmidt-Clever, Capt (Ret’d) Warren Tracz,
Submissions:
Submissions of text and photos are welcome by the
following deadlines: February 1 for the April edition or
August 1 for the October edition.
Articles should be submitted in electronic format with a
proposed title with the authors name and Commandery affiliation.
Photographs should be submitted in JPEG format in the maximum size possible. Please include a proposed cap-
tion and use a filename that identifies the contents.
Additional copies:
The official Bequest Policy, Codicil and additional cop-
ies of this publication are available from the Chancery and are also available on our web page.
Change of address: Please send change of address notifications and any
undeliverable copies to the Chancery office.
Copyright (2014) The Military and Hospitaller Order of
Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem in Canada.
All Rights Reserved.
The opinions expressed by the contributors are not nec-
essarily those of the Grand Priory of Canada.
On the Cover: The Apocalyptic Christ Mosaic at the Basilica of the National Shrine in Washington, DC. The span between the hands is approximately
32 feet. Photo courtesy of LCol (Ret’d) Mark Macpherson, Interim Prior, taken during the Grand Prioral Council Meeting in September 2013.
Page couverture: Le Christ dans sa splendeur sous forme de mozaïque à la Basilique Nationale à Washington, DC. La distance entre les mains du Sei-
gneur est approximativement 32 pieds. La photo est courtoisie du LCol (à la retraite) Mark Macpherson, Prieur Intérimaire du Canada. La photo a été
prise durant le Grand Prieuré National en septembre 2013.
COLUMNS
3 EDITOR’S REPORT
From the Editor’s desk
7 MY POINT OF VIEW
The US Grand Prioral Council
FEATURES 4 FROM THE CHANCERY
Meeting our Interim Prior
5 OUR GRAND MASTER
His annual message 6 A CAREGIVER’S GUIDE
A revised edition for 2014 8 MEMBERS IN WASHINGTON
Canadian members at the US Grand Prioral Council meeting
DEPARTMENTS
8 HISTORY CORNER
Short stories and a quiz on our shared history
9 COMMANDERY ACTIVITIES
Commander Reporters provide up- dates on their most recent initiatives
16 PASSINGS
Recognizing the contributions of members who have departed
G a z e t t e A p r i l 2 0 1 4 3
Welcome to the April 2014 Edition of the
Order of St-Lazarus Gazette in Canada!
Time sure has flown since the publication of
my last issue in the Fall of 2013. As I write
my Editor’s brief, I’m reminded that the
next few months will be extremely busy for
the Montreal Commandery and the Grand
Priory of Canada as we prepare for our next
Chapter General in the Province of Québec.
The program of the event has already been
sent out to the membership and promises to
be quite the event.
Some of the highlights of the next Chapter
General will include
the Vigil on May 9th
at the Mary Queen
of the World Basili-
ca Cathedral, the
Investiture and In-
stallation of our
Grand Prior on May
10th at the Christ
Church Cathedral,
and of course, the
Sunday pilgrimage
at the St. John the
Evangelist Church.
Throughout the Chapter General from May
8-11 2014, many events will take place,
including the Publicity and Gazette meeting.
This meeting is of upmost importance to
reflect upon the future of the Gazette and
where we shall move into the future of pub-
licizing the great accomplishments of our
membership throughout the Grand Priory of
Canada and abroad in a digital world. Fur-
ther to this, we shall look at a long term plan
to ensure the viability of the Editorship of
the Gazette. We look forward to seeing your
at this important meeting!
As you shall read through the Spring Edi-
tion, you will recognize that many great
activities to support our just causes have
emerged since my last report. Some of these
include the appointment of our interim Pri-
or, a report of the revised edition of A Care-giver’s Guide now in circulation, the pass-
ing of great members of our Order, reports
from our Commanderies, and various regu-
lar features such as the History Corner and
From My Point of View.
I’m proud to announce that I have been hon-
ored with a few awards at the National level
since my last Edition. The Government of
Canada through our Canadian Chancellery
(through the College of Heralds) has be-
stowed upon me my personal Coat of Arms.
You will find the symbolism of my Arms
below in this Edition of the Gazette, further
highlighting the importance of becoming
Armigerous in a Chivalric Order such as
ours. Furthermore, recently, I was appointed
a Fellow of the New Westminster College in
British Columbia (a leadership and diplo-
matic global University). Through these two
experiences I have met great people that
share the values and ethos of the Military
and Hospitaller Order of St-Lazarus of Jeru-
salem. It has also confirmed the importance
of maintaining ties to these organizations
that support goals such as ours.
As always, feel free to contact me at:
[email protected] to discuss articles
for the Gazette.
Major (Ret’d) Paul E. Henry,
CD, CLJ, MMLJ, M.Ed., FNWC
Editor
From the Editor
G a z e t t e A p r i l 2 0 1 4 4
Information from the Chancery and quick updates at the Grand Priory level
Appointment of an Interim Prior in Canada By LCol (Ret’d) Dennis Hearn, CD, MBA, CHE, Executive Director
As a result of the prevention of an election of some officer positions at the 2013 Chapter General in Edmonton, the position of Prior
became vacant. Consequently, pursuant to the Bylaws and Regulations of the Grand Priory, on the 14th of September 2013, the Grand
Prior, Chevalier, the Hon. Peter A.S. Milliken, P.C., GCLJ, MMLJ, with the unanimous support of the Executive Committee, appoint-
ed, on an interim basis, LCol (Ret’d) Mark F. Macpherson, CD, GCLJ, GOMLJ, MBA as Prior of the Grand Priory of the Military and
Hospitaller Order of Saint-Lazarus of Jerusalem in Canada. The appointment continues until the election process occurs at the next
Chapter General in Montreal in May of 2014. Please join the Grand Prior in welcoming LCol (Ret’d) Macpherson to his new appoint-
ment and challenge in our great order!
LCol (Ret’d) Mark F Macpherson CD, GCLJ, GOMLJ, MBA, Interim Prior
Mark Macpherson was recruited and decided to petition the Order at a mess dinner of the Canadian Grenadier Guards in 1997 by Ma-
jor (Ret’d) Dan Gleason, O.Que, CD, GCLJ, GOMLJ, who is a long time member of the Order. Mark had served as Commanding
Officer of that militia unit from 1965 to 1968 and its Honorary Lieutenant Colonel from 1980 – 1985. In 1997 He had just retired from
a 41 year career in business which had ended with working as an executive in a private technology firm he started with three other
partners seven years before.
He was invested at Niagara-on-the-Lake in 1998. Mark was impressed with the motivation and civility of the members in the Order
with whom he came in contact at that time. He was also challenged by the mission in palliative care which he realized was a tough
sell.
His career in the Order started with his immediate election to the position of Registrar of the Montreal Commandery. By 2004 he was
elected Commander, a post he held until 2009. From 2007 to 2009 he served concurrently on the National Executive as Vice-
Chancellor Commanderies. In 2006, He was appointed to be Project Manager and Producer on the DVD-Video Project by the National
Executive. Mark is quite proud that this project was completed in 2011 to the original specifications, funded entirely by contributions
from individual members and the Commanderies, with no requirements from National funds.
Mark believes that as an ancient Order of Chivalry we must maintain continuity with our roots while effectively pursuing our vision
and mission together in the modern world using new technological tools as they become available. We need to increase our visibility
with the Canadian public at large and make them aware of the value and significance of our mission to gain their recognition and sup-
port !
Announcement of a New Ecclesiastical Grand Prior of the Order By Dame Marny Gilluly, DGCLJ, Vice Grand Chancellor (Admin)
It is with great joy that we announce the appointment of our new Ecclesi-
astical Grand Prior of the Order, H.E. the Most Reverend Archbishop
Michele Pennisi, Abbot and Archbishop of Monreale (Sicily, Italy), Abbot
of Santa Maria del Bosco. H.E. Archbishop Pennisi is depicted in the at-
tached picture with our Grand Master. According to the Order’s Constitu-
tion, this significant appointment was made by the Grand Master after
consultation with the Order’s Spiritual Protector, our beloved Patriarch,
who gave his blessing and approval.
G a z e t t e A p r i l 2 0 1 4 5
Madrid, October 16, 2013
Dear Confreres and Consoeurs,
The past month of September was the 5th anniversary of my installment as Grand Master. These years have been hard work,
but with the very valuable help of all the members of our Order, from the Grand Officers and Heads of Jurisdictions to the
newest member, we have managed to go a long way forward. The governing bodies of our Order have helped steer us to a
better position.
The Order today has new Jurisdictions and some of the old ones are unified or in the process of harmonization. The Spiritual
life of the Order has been placed in the forefront of our minds, and the Hospitaller activities are growing in quantity and
quality all around. Moreover the awareness, by all, of these activities through the jurisdictional Hospitaller reports is having
a multiplying effect. Finally, our Order is gaining more and more recognition because of our spiritual and charitable actions
which is the primary reason for us to be acknowledged.
So I wish to congratulate each and every one of the members of the Order who have contributed with enthusiasm and per-
sonal sacrifice to realize the goal, not always easy, of helping those in need. One of our signs of identity is our charity, the
love of our neighbours that comes from our love of Christ.
I have said several times during these years that an Order of Christian Chivalry is neither a democratic society nor a corpo-
ration that bestows awards to vanity. An Order of Chivalry such as our Order of Saint Lazarus is above all a personal com-
mitment with our Lord, with the Ecumenism that characterizes us and with the protection of the weak and needy. Chivalry is
also the way of learning that requires a high system of values to promote generosity, honour and justice in today’s world.
The Order needs to cultivate the values of sacrifice, discipline, and obedience to serve as an example to society which strays
apart more and more from the Christian ideals. To serve Christ, with the devotion to Saint Lazarus, must be an objective for
each and every one of us. I convey this to you once again. As in the past, we must rely on our prayers. In the times of tribu-
lation in which we live, prayer is the fundamental vehicle of communication with the Lord. In these prayers, please remem-
ber our brethren suffering persecution because of their faith, particularly in the Middle East. Let us pray specifically for the
intentions and protection of our Spiritual Protector, H.B. Gregorius III.
I look forward to working with all of you to realize a very promising, dynamic future for our Order.
Atavis et Armis,
Carlos Gereda de Bourbon Marquis d’Almazan
G a z e t t e A p r i l 2 0 1 4 6
A Revised Edition Of A Caregiver’s Guide By Captain Robert W. Clarke, CD, GCLJ, GOMLJ, Senator and Project Director
Members of the Canadian Grand Priory will be happy to note that a revised edition of A Caregiver’s Guide is now in circulation in Can-
ada. While similar to the original editions in most respects, and after 15 years since it was first published in Alberta, revisions were
required to keep the book empathetic with the needs of today’s caregivers. Last year, our publishing partner, the Canadian Hospice Pal-
liative Care Association created a nation-wide committee tasked to review the book and eliminate content that might no longer be cur-
rent, add new material that might be required and confirm that all content was consistent with today’s standards and norms. It is a real
credit to the original writing team that only about 30 % of the content was revised in any way and many of those revisions were quite
minimal. This means that the copies of A Caregiver’s Guide in circulation can still be used by Canadian caregivers.
The most significant change is the new name of the French language edition, formerly Guide des aidants naturels and now called Guide des proches aidants. This change was requested by the Réseau des soins palliatifs du Québec as the term proche aidant is recognized by
the Ministry of Health in Quebec and now more commonly used by the Quebec palliative care community. Copies of the new edition
have been sent to the Commanderies and local hospice and palliative care programs can either be given copies by the Commanderies or
order them from the CHPCA via their Marketplace Internet ordering system.
While the Military and Hospitaller Order of St-Lazarus of Jerusalem Canadian Grand Priory will continue to subsidize printing of the
book and provide copies at no cost to the Commanderies, a nominal charge will be instituted for those copies ordered through the
CHPCA: the more than 500 not-for-profit CHPCA member organizations (including hospitals and government agencies) will pay $1.00
per copy; not-for-profit organizations (including hospitals and government agencies) will pay $2.00 per copy; and commercial/for profit
companies will pay $5.00 per copy. A Caregiver’s Guide, will continue to be an important strategy of the Order of St-Lazarus in Cana-
da, both creating an awareness for the Order within the end-of-life care community and supporting Canadians and their family caregiv-
ers at their final stage of life.
G a z e t t e A p r i l 2 0 1 4 7
From My Point of View By Dame Sarah Jane Dumbrille, DCLJ, OMLJ, BA As is the case with most things in life, once you have stepped down
from a demanding job, it is amazing how telephone calls and
emails quickly (and thankfully) return to normal. At least in most
cases, but for those of you who know the Past Grand Prior, there is
always another task that is too important to refuse. As a result, it is
hard to notice much difference in our household these days as
Richard continues to serve his community. And of course, St. Laz-
arus will always remain for Richard and me something very near
and dear to our hearts. A reminder of the importance of the work
of the Order can be seen every day in the compelling television ads
of Leprosy Mission Canada. Unfortunately, because of a conflict
on our calendar, Richard and I were unable to attend the St. Laza-
rus Day event with the Ottawa Commandery this year – the first
time we have missed in many years. As a result, my reporting in
this column will only be about our attending the 2013 Grand Prior-
al Council Meeting of the Grand Priory of America at the Grand
Hyatt Hotel in Washington, DC from September 4 to 8, 2013 host-
ed by the Atlantic Commandery.
Our St. Lazarus events began that afternoon when we were bussed
to Arlington National Cemetery for a tour followed by a special
ceremony. With the help of an excellent guide on our tram ride
through the cemetery, we learned a great deal about the signifi-
cance of this beautiful cemetery and some of the outstanding peo-
ple whose final resting place it is. Of course one of our stops was
at the grave of President Kennedy. At the end of the tour, we gath-
ered on the steps overlooking the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
where we had the privilege of watching not only the changing of
the guard but a very special wreath laying ceremony performed by
H.E. Don Carlos Gereda de Borbon, Grand Master, RADM Ken-
neth P. Moritsugu, GCLJ, Grand Prior, Grand Priory of America,
The Hon. Peter A.S. Milliken, GCLJ, Grand Prior, Grand Priory of
Canada, H.E. Chev. Herschel Lee Abbott, GCLJ, CMLJ. De-
scending from the top of the steps, these four distinguished mem-
bers of the Order were presented with a wreath which they then
laid at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. For the Order to be al-
lowed to participate in such a ceremony was indeed a great honour.
The silence surrounding the ceremony spoke volumes and left all
of us who viewed it grateful to be part of such a significant occa-
sion.
We then returned to the Grand Hyatt Hotel for the Grand Prior’s
Reception which was followed by those of us from outside the
United States being invited to join a Commandery Dinner. We had
the privilege of spending our evening with the Commandery of the
Midwest. On Friday, the main event was the Vigil Service which
was held just a block from the hotel at St. Patrick’s Catholic
Church. Always a moving service, this Vigil was well attended.
From St. Patrick’s, we were then bussed downtown to the Capitol
Hill Club for a beautiful reception and dinner at one of the leading
clubs in Washington. With so many Canadians in attendance, we
filled more than one table. A special highlight for us was to see
Francoise White, wife of Chev. Edward B. White GCLJ, CMLJ,
Grand Chancellor of the Order, recognized with an award. Like-
wise, it was wonderful to see Dame Marny Gilluly, DGCLJ,
DMLJ, Vice Grand Chancellor (Administration) of the American
Grand Priory awarded for all she does for the Order.
Saturday morning was spent at the Grand Prioral meeting followed
by lunch on our own. With such a full afternoon and evening
ahead, it makes it much more relaxing time-wise to not have a
luncheon schedule and is something the Americans have been do-
ing for some time. At 2:45 we departed by bus for the Investiture
at The Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes Episcopal Church
on Massachusetts Avenue. As we lined up for the Investiture, we
had ample opportunity to take a group picture of the many Canadi-
ans present and to chat with members of the Order from near and
far whom we have met over the years. Not only was the Grand
Master present but it was lovely to see old friends like the Duchess
of Brissac from France and Dr. Ronald Hendriks from the Nether-
lands. A highlight of the Investiture was that our Grand Prior was
decorated with a GCLJ by our Grand Master. A reception awaited
us upon our return to the Grand Hyatt Hotel followed by a Formal
Dinner and Ball where we had the good fortune to sit with dear
friends from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Chev. Harold R. Penton, Jr.,
KCLJ, MMLJ, Commander of the Commandery of the Southeast
and his wife, Cherri. These events always allow us to meet new
and interesting people.
The 2014 meeting of the Grand Prioral Council of the American
Grand Priory will be in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from September 25
to 28 where a tour of the Harley Davidson Museum and of the Mil-
waukee Art Museum are just a few of the options that are being
organized outside of St. Lazarus events. Hopefully, there will be as
large an attendance of Canadians there as there was in Washington.
Atavis Et Armis
G a z e t t e A p r i l 2 0 1 4 8
The answers to the History Quiz questions published in the October 2013 issue of the Gazette are as follows:
1) The Battle of Gaza (1244), the Battle of Mansourah (1250); 2a) Cyprus, 2b) Sicily; 3) The Order was officially
registered on January 1st 1967.
Vignette : The Order and the World Wars-Both of the World Wars were to have very detrimental effects on the
Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem as they did on the development of other Orders and
many organizations. For instance, World War 1 (1914-1918) brought the recruitment of new members to a com-
plete halt, as well as all other activities, for a period of about eight years.
World War 11 (1939-1945) had a similar negative impact to that of the earlier war. Many members of the Order
joined the armed forces of their respective countries, and this once more led to considerable losses. One big difference was that, remark-
ably, the Order of Saint Lazarus in France was allowed to set up an ambulance corps which operated throughout the German occupation
years, from its Paris headquarters.
Another Quiz: 1) Who acted as the first Administrator of the conquered City of Jerusalem following the successful First Crusade? 2)
Which King refused the Grand Mastership of the Order of Saint Lazarus? 3) In what year was the current Latin Motto of the Order of
Saint Lazarus adopted?
History Corner by Chev. Brian Newbold, GCLJ, GOMLJ, D.Sc., CChem., FRSC (UK), FCIC, FRSA
Members of the Canadian Grand Priory attend the US Grand Prioral Council meet-ings in Washington, DC
Members of the Grand Priory of Canada represented our country at the Fall US Grand Prioral Council meetings in Washington. Here are
a few images of the events that took place in September of 2013. Photos courtesy of Dame Sarah Jane Dumbrille, DCLJ, OMLJ, BA.
G a z e t t e A p r i l 2 0 1 4 9
Commandery Activities As reported by Commandery Reporters
A VISIT TO THE BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE By LCol (Ret’d) Mark Macpherson, CD, GCLJ, GOMLJ, MBA, Interim Prior
Montreal Commandery
On the first day of the US Grand Prioral Council meeting in September, a group of intrepid members of the Canadian Grand Priory con-
sisting of Scott and Trish Saunders, Ted and Francoise White with Mark and June Macpherson, arose early and ascended the bus for a
visit to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
Construction on this impressive national church started in 1921 and is still a work in progress, although the main structures are complet-
ed and now include two churches and 70 chapels. Many of the chapels are gifts from Roman Catholic Americans from different ethnic
origins featuring their manifestation of the Holy Virgin. The crypt church exterior on the lower level was completed in 1931 but the
Great Depression of the thirties and World War II intervened, halting further construction until the1950’s, when work on the building
started anew. The upper level church seats 6000 persons and is the largest church in the USA. Overall, this Basilica ranks in size with
the ten largest churches in the world.
The architecture is unique, although with a Romanesque feel on the exterior. The spaces in the interior are generally open and free, cer-
tainly in the upper church, but also in most of the chapels on the lower level. A very impressive feature of the artwork found throughout
the Basilica is the many excellent mosaics which currently cover a total area of over 75,000 square feet in the building. Some are of as
fine in detail as to resemble an oil painting, even at close viewing distance. One of the most impressive mosaics is found on the dome at
the rear of the sanctuary featuring an apocalyptic version of Christ which is 3610 square feet in total area, displaying, about 4000 shades
of colour. New mosaics are being added in the area of the organ loft at the present time The decoration of the upper church is generally
plain and modern relying on the power of the mosaics, several stained glass windows, and the large high open space to enhance the spir-
itual experience.
The tower rises to 329 feet including the surmounting cross and is one of the key features of the Basilica that greets the visitor as you
approach it from the street. As the building is situated on a height of land, it just meets the dictum in Washington DC that no building
shall be taller than the Capitol. Situated within the tower on two levels is a 56 bell carillon which is sounded to mark the time of day and
is played on special occasions.
The tour was ably conducted by an elderly lady volunteer, who was proud of her Irish roots. She was very energetic, hustling our small
group through the two-hour tour giving an interesting commentary all the while. At the end, we sampled the lunch available in the
church cafeteria before returning by bus to the hotel to be ready for the afternoon events.
Photos are courtesy of LCol (Ret’d) Mark Macpherson. On the picture below, from left to right: Scott and Trish Saunders, Ted and
Françoise White and Mark and June Macpherson. On the picture to the right, the Basilica of the National Shrine in Washington, DC.
G a z e t t e A p r i l 2 0 1 4 10
MONTREAL FUNDS HOMECARE VOLUNTEER GUIDE by LCol (Ret’d) Mark Macpherson, CD, GCLJ, GOMLJ, MBA, Interim Prior
For the past two years Montreal Commandery has raised funds for a training manual for volunteers to support courses conducted by
the Palliative Home Care Society of Great Montreal / Société de soins palliatifs à domicile du Grand Montréal (SSPAD). The Order
executed a partnership agreement with SSPAD to help publish the manual entitled “Guide de formation sur l’accompagnement des
personnes en fin de vie en domicile”, which in English translates to “Training Manual for End of Life Home Care ”. As part of our
agreement, the Order will hold the copyright and the right to use the book in the English sector and outside of the Province of Québec.
The final payment for our project of $39,000 raised to support to the French version was presented to representatives of SSPAD in
August 2013. The SSPAD is using this manual in upcoming training courses for their homecare volunteers who are dedicated princi-
pally to providing respite for primary caregivers, so that they in turn may take a break from the pressure of caring for loved ones who
are palliative patients. SSPAD has been training volunteers in the Montréal area for forty years with considerable success. This new
guide represents their accumulated knowledge and experience in conducting these courses and placing their volunteers in the homes of
patients at the end of life. In the SSPAD program, the volunteers have access to qualified nurses and doctors in the field of palliative
care if the need arises, but can provide basic patient support in the home setting.
Once the new training guide has been used by SSPAD in their courses and feedback obtained from the candidates, the Montreal Com-
mandery plans to have the book translated. We will arrange for a live test course conducted in the English sector in the Montreal area
with the view of offering it the book to the rest of Canada for homecare volunteer training. Homecare training is becoming more im-
portant in the field of palliative care, as it is the preference of the majority of patients to remain at home in their final days, if at all pos-
sible. There are also efficiencies to be gained in health care costs of interest to government funders of palliative care.
The photo caption on the left depicts Eva Wellalba, Director for Develop-
ment for SSPAD, with Chevalier Grant Gehlsen of the Montreal Com-
mandery. Flight Lt (Ret’d) Grant Gehlsen, KCLJ (J), CMLJ, was a key
donor to the project. Photo courtesy of LCol (Ret’d) Mark Macpherson,
Interim Prior.
IN SUPPORT OF THE GREATER MONCTON
HOSPICE/ GRAND MONCTON: At a ceremo-
ny held at the Hospice Shop, on Mountain Road
in Moncton, representatives of the Acadia Com-
mandery of the Order of Saint-Lazarus of Jerusa-
lem presented a $500 cheque to Amanda
McKenna, Executive Director of Hospice Great-
er Moncton for Workplace First Aid Training for
staff/volunteers at the Hospice Shoppe. Profits
from sales go in support of their project of estab-
lishing a Residential Hospice for patients who
prefer to spend their last days in a residential set-
ting. From left to right, Dr. Bernard Poirier, CM, KLJ, OMLJ, of Moncton, former Vice-Commander of the Aca-
dia Commandery, Amanda McKenna, Dr. Brian T. Newbold, GCLJ, GOMLJ, DSc, CChem., FRSC (UK),
FCIC, FRSA, of Moncton, former Commander of the Acadia Commandery and Mr. Bob Cameron, Vice-
president of the Greater Moncton Hospice/du Grand Moncton, New Brunswick.
G a z e t t e A p r i l 2 0 1 4 11
Toronto Commandery active during 2013 and 2014 By Capt. (Ret’d) Warren Tracz, CD, KCLJ(J), OMLJ, B.Ed.
Toronto Commandery continued to be actively engaged through the Fall of 2013 and the Winter of 2014! Here’s a short list of some
of the significant activities, charitable giving and changes in the Commandery Executive as we move into 2014.
Fall Ecumenical Pilgrimage
Twenty-nine members and guests met on Sunday, 27 October 2013 at Glenview Presbyterian Church in Toronto to celebrate Chris-
tian worship. Reverend Derek Macleod celebrated the 10:30 am service. The location is of interest as the Commandery Ecumenical
Chairperson Ms. Francie Maroosis, CLJ, MMLJ is one of the leaders at this church. Following the service, the group gathered for
lunch at the Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club, where the Commandery remembered the active service of Dame Marjorie
Mackinnon, DCLJ, GOMLJ who passed this year. Special thanks are extended to Chev. Blair Allen, KLJ, OMLJ and Mr. Rick Firth,
OLJ for their recollections of Marjorie and the printing of bulletins that listed her accomplishments over a long life of service to her
community.
Donations to Emily House - The Commandery Executive approved a number of donations to the community following a successful
year of fundraising. On October 2, 2013, Toronto Commandery executive members, Chev. Andrew Duncanson KCLJ, CMLJ
(Commander), Mr. Don Cranston, OLJ (Vice-Commander) and Francie Maroosis, CLJ, MMLJ, went to the newly opened Emily
House to deliver 25 bears with name certificates and foot badges to be given to the children living there with terminal illness. Pictured
in the middle between Don and Francie are Judy Tripp, Director of Development and Rauni Salminen Executive Director of Emily
House. The Bear Project was initiated by the Commandery council to help support the work that will be done at Emily House for ter-
minally ill children. The staff and children were very grateful for the bears and also encouraged members to visit the Center. The
Commandery will be happy to do just that, as a second celebration of polar bears is ready to be delivered.
McDermott House - On November 7, 2013, Commander Andy Duncanson (l) and Vice Commander Don Cranston (r) proudly gave a
check to McDermott House Canada’s Stephanie Wilsack as they were our partner for Polo for Palliative Care this year.
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End-of-Life Care Fundraiser - Preston Manning expressed his thanks for the $3000 donation to his private foundation following the
very successful Palliative Care fundraising dinner in May 2013 where he was a keynote speaker.
St. John the Compassionate - The Commandery was also able to donate $500 to our long term recipient, St.
John the Compassionate, from the charitable money for ecumenical purposes.
Commandery AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the Commandery was held at the Toronto Badminton and Racquet Club with
58 members and guests in attendance. The meeting recapped the major events and financial successes of the
Commandery through 2013. The event also introduced potential members and Postulants to the Order and the
Commandery.
Father Philip Kennedy, Major (Ret’d), CD, JChLJ (J), CMLJ, presented the Marjorie MacKinnon Award to
Anglican Archbishop Colin Johnston, who is historically connected to leprosy research and current delivery of
palliative care in the GTA. The Archbishop then announced his selection of the Archdeacon Bruce Myers, a PhD student at St. Paul
University and the coordinator for ecumenical and interfaith relations with the Anglican Church of Canada. Both persons are excel-
lent choices for the awards that are given in Marjorie’s name.
Following the AGM and on reflection, Bruce sent the following message:
I’m very grateful to both the Toronto Commandery of the Order of St. Lazarus and to Archbishop Johnson for the bursary that accom-panies the Marjorie MacKinnon Award. There are very few scholarships specifically available to graduate students focussing on ecu-menism, and so this is a valued and concrete expression of support to the relatively few of us who are formally studying ways to make more visible and tangible the unity of the church. In practical terms, the bursary will cover the cost of a whole trimester of tuition for my doctoral studies, which is a great help. More specifically about my studies, I’m in my first year of a Doctor of Ministry degree at St. Paul University in Ottawa, a Catholic institution affiliated with the University of Ottawa with a significant ecumenical engage-ment. One example of this was the establishment in 1981 of an Anglican Studies Program at Saint Paul, through which candidates for ordination in the Anglican Church of Canada (and lay people also) can receive theological formation and pastoral training. The focus of my research is the question of ecumenical reception – in short, addressing the question of why the remarkable level of theological agreement achieved by so many of our churches over the past half century doesn’t seem to have infused the lives of our churches to the degree one might hope. Why do we continue to live our lives as churches so separately when we – at least on paper – agree that there is so much that unites us?
The meeting also communicated a number of changes in the Commandery Executive of 2014-2015, including:
Mr. Garry Chandler, OLJ replacing Capt (Ret’d) Warren Tracz, CD, KCLJ(J), OMLJ, B.Ed., as the Commandery Webmaster
Mrs. Phyllis Lill, DCLJ, OMLJ serving as a Vice Commander
Dr. Ainslie Grey, OLJ, MMLJ filling the role of Hospitaller
Maj. (Ret’d) Frank Madigan, CD, OLJ , BA (Hon.), accepting the position as Northern Ontario Chair and Commandery Marshal
Bob McAllister, Bob Acheson, Maureen Galloway were thanked for their service and leadership within the Commandery Council
over the last number of years. Maj. (Ret’d) Paul E. Henry, CD, CLJ, MMLJ, M.Ed., FNWC, also left the executive after 3 years of
service as the Northern Ontario Chair and Marshal, as he has now taken on the Editorship of the Gazette at the National level.
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During the Meeting Mr. Ken McLachlan was awarded a MMLJ for his significant contribution the Commandery and palliative care
and Dame Sue Schaal received a Commandery Certificate for her continuing efforts as Secretary/Treasurer of the Commandery.
Spring and Summer 2014
During the Spring, the Commandery will attend Christian worship on Sunday May 4, 2014 at St. Timothy’s Anglican Church with a
lunch to follow. Details will be sent to the Commandery in March and posted on our Commandery web site.
News from the Ottawa Commandery By Major Justin Schmidt-Clever, CD, KLJ (J), MMLJ, Commander
The Ottawa Commandery had a very busy 2013 with events for members as well as providing support to community projects. The
end of the summer was celebrated as members were treated to a special evening of food and wine at DiVino Studios, located in the
Little Italy district of the City. This special evening capped a very busy summer season, and kick-started Commandery autumnal ac-
tivities. At this event, the Commandery made a donation to the OutCare Foundation’s Telelink project, an effort to bring palliative
care sites across the region.
During the summer, Vice-Commander Anna Cullinan and Hospitaller John Saikaley were busy visiting various locations throughout
the Ottawa Valley region, presenting donations on behalf of the Commandery and its members. Donations were made to the Perley
and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre’ Chief Executive Officer, Akos Hoffer; Hospice Renfrew’s Executive Director Diane Caughey;
Marg Smeaton, Manager of Health Services for the Ottawa Mission; Kristina Voth-Childs of Ottawa Hospice; and Julia Wilson from
the Algonquin College Foundation.
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The year wrapped up with a service to celebrate Saint Lazarus Day, followed by a dinner held at HMCS Bytown, the Naval Officers’
Mess in downtown Ottawa.
Photo captions courtesy of Major Justin Schmidt-Clever, CD,
KLJ (J), MMLJ, Commander of the Ottawa Commandery.
News from the Arctic Delegation by Lt. (N) David Connelly, CD, CLJ, MMLJ, MBA
The Right Hon. Prime Minister Steven Har-
per, PC, MP (Center), Dr., William Mercer
(Right) and the Arctic Delegation Com-
mander, Lt. (N) David Connelly, CD, CLJ,
MMLJ, are pictured in Hay River, NWT.
The mission and goals of the Military and
Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jeru-
salem were shared with the Prime Minister
of Canada. Further enhancing the role that
the Commanderies play in our communities
across Canada, and improving the quality of
life for caregiver, palliative patients and
their families.
Photo caption courtesy of the PMO office.
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Passages Remembering Members of the Grand Priory
It is with great sadness that Mr. Hugh Clifford Chadderton, CC,
O.Ont., Knight of the French Legion of Honour, CLJ, ICD.D, for-
mer CEO of the War Amps of Canada, passed away on December
3rd 2013 at the age of 94. Mr. Chadderton was a dedicated member
of the Ottawa Commandery since 2001. He will be remembered as
a War Hero and a defender of the rights of the Amputees in Cana-
da. The War Amps announced in an obituary the following: Cliff Chadderton, who served as CEO of The War Amps until 2009, was recognized both nationally and internationally as an influencial developer of innovative programs and services for war, civilian and child amputees, and as founder of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) program. Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs,
said Chadderton’s passing is deeply sad for all Canadians. Chad-
derton was a D-Day veteran and lost his right leg while Command-
ing a company of The Royal Winnipeg Rifles in Belgium and Hol-
land. Our Executive Director, LCol (Ret’d) Dennis Hearn, CD,
MBA, CHE, contacted the War Amps of Canada National HQ to
ascertain funeral arrangements. He was advised that the funeral
was to be for the family only. However, a Memorial Service is
planned for a later date. A card of condolence was sent to the
Chadderton family residence on behalf of the Grand Priory of the
Military and Hospitaller Order of St-Jerusalem in Canada.
We were informed recently of the passing of a long time member
of the Montreal Commandery Chevalier Anthony Malcolm, B.X.,
BCL, KCHJ, KLJ, FSAS. His passing occurred in the summer of
2013 in Souris, PEI, at the age of 83. At the time of his death, he
had been a member of the Order of St-Lazarus since 1985. A
prominent lawyer in Québec, BC and Ontario, Chevalier Malcolm
was much involved in community organizations and served on
various board of director’s throughout his life. Chev. Garrfield du
Couturier-Nichol, KCLJ, CMLJ, G.Dip.(Psy), Commander of the
Montreal Commandery informed the Grand Priory of Canada, that
a Memorial Service at the Church of St. Andrew and St-Paul had
taken place on Saturday, January 18th., in Montreal. Many mem-
bers from the Commandery attended the Memorial Service to hon-
On January 30th, 2014, Dr. Arthur W. May, OC, KLJ, Ph.D.,
passed away in St-John’s Newfoundland, at the age of 76. The
Grand Priory of Canada received the sad news and the funeral ar-
rangements at been entrusted by Carnell’s Funeral Home. He had
been a member of the Newfoundland Delegation since 1997, serv-
ing our great Order for over 17 years. Dr. May was a prominent
resident of Newfoundland and Labrador .
On December 27th, 2013, one of our most esteemed members of the Canadian Grand Priory passed away after serving for more than 47
years. Col. The Hon. John R. Matheson, OC, MP, CD, QC, LLD, UE, GCLJ (J), CMLJ, was a member of the Ottawa Commandery and
truly respected as one of our most long time and serving member in the Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem in
Canada. He will also be remembered for his love of Heraldry, his contributions as a Judge, and his pivotal role in the designs of our
Canadian flag and the Order of Canada.
On October 7th of 2013, Andrew C. Duncanson, KCLJ (J), CMLJ, Toronto Commandery Commander, informed the Grand Priory of
Canada, that a long time friend and Confrère of the Order passed away. It is with deep sadness that I write to inform you of the passing of Colonel Sandy (A.G.) Cameron, CStJ, CD, AdeC late Friday night, October 4th, at the age of 80 years old)! The Colonel served as an Aide-de-Camp to 5 Lieutenant Governors in Ontario and was the Chief Aide-de-Camp to three Lieutenant Governors. Up until recently, he was a long serving and active member of the Order of Saint Lazarus and in particular for the Toronto Commandery. He will be re-membered and missed by many members in the viceregal, military, and volunteer communities across Ontario. A Celebration of life
took place on November 16th, at the Denison Armoury in Toronto.
As a last note, our Grand Master, HE Carlos Gereda de Bourbon, The Marquis of Almazan, invites all members of our beloved Order to
attend the pilgrimage to Walsingham, in Norfolk, UK. Canadian members attending, shall have a special thought and prayer for our
members that have passed away since our last Edition of the Gazette!
