The veneration of relics is a gesture of love for a person who has been recognized by the Church as a saint. It is a sign of devotion inspired by faith.

An Act of Faith, Reverence and Affection

The veneration of relics is quite ancient. Of what does it consist? It is an act of love toward a person whose holiness is recognized by the Church, a gesture of reverence issuing from faith.

It is in this spirit that the reliquary of Saint Andre was created following his canonization. It is a means whereby Christian communities can receive this object of piety and invite their parishioners to offer prayers of veneration in its presence. The artifact is made up of various materials, and features a glass vial containing a few fragments of his heart. It has already visited several places.

Wherever it may travel, the reliquary attracts great numbers of prayerful people. This enthusiasm expresses well the affection people have for Saint Andre.

To have the reliquary visit your parish, religious community, or shrine, please send a written request to:

Father Mario Lachapelle, CSC
3800, chemin Queen Mary
Montréal, QC, Canada
H3V 1H6

514 733-8211

MLachapelle@osj.qc.ca

Let us together to encourage devotion to Saint Brother André!

RELIQUARY TOUR
Diocese of Hamilton, Ontario

May 9 – 12, 2013 St. Mary of the Purification, Mount Forest, Ontario
On the occasion of its 150th anniversary, St. Mary of the Purification Parish will receive the relics of St. Andre Bessette.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Thursday May 9, at 7 PM, arrival and praying Vespers as a parish community

Friday, May 10, at 7 PM, Healing Service;

May 12, Sunday Eucharist presided over by Bishop Crosby. (Note that the Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM. This change only pertains to May 12.)

May 13 – 14, Carmel of St. Joseph, St. Agatha, Ontario

May 15 – 17, Our Lady Immaculate Parish, Guelph, Ontario

May 17 – 20, Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King, Hamilton, Ontario

Consult the online parish bulletin for further details

See all dates and locations of the Reliquary on the French page.