EFASCE Canada History
EFASCE Canada has it's inception back in 1985 when Fr. Vitaliano Papais decided to acknowledge the importance of preserving the immigration story of thousands of immigrants from Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The Segretariato EFASCE di Canada became a cultural organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the Pordenonesi and Friulano heritage and culture in Canada. A sanctioned adjunct of the Ente Friulano Assistenza Sociale Culturale Emigranti EFASCE Pordenonesi Nel Mondo., EFASCE di Canada was historically established to promote an interactive relationship within the Friulan-Canadian community and between the Pordenonesi of the world via social, cultural and educational opportunities, events, activities and programs.
In Loving Memory of Fr. Vitaliano Papais
The Founder of EFASCE Canada
October 7, 1939 - June 8, 2025
Born in Ramuscello di Sesto al Reghena, Friuli on October 7, 1939. A man of strength, unwavering compassion, and profound faith, Fr. Vitaliano served as pastor in several parishes across Friuli (Valvasone and Fontanafredda) and across the Archdiocese of Toronto (St. Fidelis Parish, St. Peter’s Parish in Woodbridge, St. Norbert’s Parish, St. Bernard de Clairvaux Parish, St. Nicholas of Bari Parish, St. Patrick’s Parish in Brampton, St. Wilfrid’s Parish and Sts. Peter and Paul Parish).
Fr. Vitaliano Papais had an unwavering faith, compassionate spirit, and tireless dedication to his community and has touched countless lives. He led with humility, prayed with sincerity, and gave with love. Though he has left this earthly life, his legacy of kindness and faith lives on in all of us who had the privilege of knowing him.
