Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: December 11, 2017
• Invested on: February 01, 2019

John Emmett Walsh, C.M.
LaSalle, Quebec

Father John Emmett Walsh has been devoted to serving his community for more than 50 years. He displays a profound ability to forge ties and dialogue between faith communities. On the airwaves and through printed and electronic media, he brings people together, fosters exchanges, and promotes understanding and reconciliation. A tireless supporter of various causes, he advocates for the homeless through the Nazareth Community and is the co-founder of the PROCURE Walk of Courage, which raises awareness of and funds for the fight against prostate cancer.