About Us

ALMA Canada welcomes all families of Marchigiani origins. Our objective is to transmit our culture, our traditions and our values to family, friends, and to the community. Numerous cultural and social activities are offered throughout the year, uniting grandparents, parents, children, grandchildren and friends.

A.L.M.A.'s History

The A.L.M.A. Association was founded in Rome in 1956 by Cardinal FRANCESCO SAVERIO ROBERTI, a native of the Region Marche. He was born in Pergola, a small town located in the northern province of Pesaro, on July 7th, 1889.

Since the moment Cardinal Roberti was first transferred to Rome, he realized the difficult conditions other Marchigiani were living in, and felt the need for an association that would be capable of helping them spiritually and physically. Finally, in 1956, he succeeded in forming the Associazione Lauretana tra i Marchigiani residing in Rome. It was named after the Virgin of Loreto, protector of the Region Marche and all the Marchigiani.

In November 1976, A.L.M.A. was founded in Canada.

A.L.M.A. Canada's goal was to facilitate Marchigiani's integration into their adoptive countries by providing them with spiritual and moral assistance through organized social and cultural events that helped maintain ties with their country of origin. A.L.M.A. Canada's mission also included aiding those less fortunate in need.

In its year of inception, 90 members joined. Soon after, A.L.M.A. Canada united over 600 families made up of children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Many activities were organized throughout the year for Marchigianis of all ages.

On April 22nd, 1998, A.L.M.A. was recognized as an official member of the "Albo Regionale" by the Marche Region and became: L'Associazione Regionale dei Marchigiani A.L.M.A. CANADA INC.