Theme: Jubilee of the Sick Anointing of the sick and veneration of the Major Reliquary after Mass President: Father Bernard Antoine, CSC Preacher: Father Réal Frechette, CSC Leader of the veneration of the Major Reliquary: Father Jomon Kalladanthiyil, CSC Crypt Church, 2 p.m.

Preacher: Father Réal Fréchette, c.s.c. Reflection Wednesday August 6: In meditating on the Word of God and the Gospel 8:15 a.m. (Radio VM), 14 h (YouTube) and 7:30 p.m. Reflection Thursday August 7: Through perseverance in prayer 8:15 a.m. (Radio VM and YouTube) and 7:30 p.m. Reflection Friday August 8: By faithfully carrying out its...

Birthday of Saint Brother André Free admission to the Oratory Museum all day Special carillon recital at 2 p.m. Organ concert at 3:30 p.m. in the Basilica Solemn Masses: 8:15 a.m. (YouTube) 7:30 p.m. in the Basilica presided by Father Dominic Richer, followed by a candlelight procession to the Original Chapel.

Conference on the history of the shrine and the life of Saint Brother André Hosted by David Bureau, Oratory archivist Raoul Gauthier Hall (level 6) 1 p.m. in French Free admission

The string quartet of the Orchestre classique de Montréal presents classical and contemporary works by Mozart, Vivaldi, Bizet, Gardel, Dvorak, Offenbach and others. Musical kaleidoscope with a panoply of well-known classical and contemporary works including Mozart’s A Little Night Music, a movement from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Bizet’s Habanera from Carmen, Gardel’s Por una cabeza, and...

Conference on the history of the shrine and the life of Saint Brother André Hosted by David Bureau, Oratory archivist Raoul Gauthier Hall (level 6) 1 p.m. in French 3 p.m. in English Free admission

Mônica Freire’s native Brazil meets the land of her ancestors in the Near East. Carried by multiple influences, she delivers a poetic and powerful music with strength and joy. This project delves into her Syrian and Lebanese roots, blending Brazilian guitar, oriental, African and Brazilian percussion, as well as the oud, in a dialogue between...

Annual pilgrimage to Mont-Saint-Grégoire, birthplace of Brother André. Departure by bus from Saint Joseph’s Oratory at 9 a.m., return at 4:30 p.m. Mass at the parish church of Mont-Saint-Grégoire at 11 a.m. Lunch at a sugar shack at 12:30 p.m. Prayer at the monument of Saint Brother André at 2:30 p.m.   $40 including transportation...

Vincent Boucher, organ Large-screen projection Basilica, 3:30 p.m. Free admission – Volontary fee

Quentin Guérillot (France), organ Large-screen projection Basilica, 3:30 p.m. Free admission – Volontary fee

Federico Andreoni, organ Large-screen projection Basilica, 3:30 p.m. Free admission – Volontary fee

Bach, Virtuoso Organist Organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach, including the Prelude and Fugue in G major, BWV 541 Joseph Ripka, organ (USA), concert performer and winner of first prize in three international competitions “Award-winning Joseph Ripka has no trouble transcending the organist’s usual invisibility as his young career continues.” – Boston Musical Intelligence. Mario...

Bach and the French composers Johann Sebastian Bach’s organ works inspired by French composers, including the Fantaisie et fugue en do mineur, BWV 537, the Prélude et fugue en mi bémol, BWV 552 plus the chorales Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659 and Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645. Didier Matry, titular...

An Imaginary Encounter: Bach and Widor Works for organ and choir by Johann Sebastian Bach Mass op. 36 for two choirs and two organs by Charles-Marie Widor Les Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal Baritone choir made up of former Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal Federico Andreoni, choir organ Vincent Boucher, great organ Andrew Gray, direction Mario Paquet,...

Come and celebrate the magic of Christmas in the intimate atmosphere of the Crypt Church of Saint Joseph’s Oratory. The vocal quartet les Meslanges will perform traditional and seasonal carols, in some settings with the strings of Quatuor Cobalt, in a warm and lively atmosphere. Instrumental music will not be missing a beat: the Quatuor...