Presented by Gilles Bachand, historian
Before becoming Brother André, founder of Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal and porter at Notre-Dame College, Alfred Bessette was first and foremost a child of Saint-Césaire.
In the mid-19th century, this small town was a bustling place where industry, agriculture, and culture converged. What was daily life like for young Alfred? Who were the prominent figures in Saint-Césaire? And how did his encounters with Father André Provençal and the Congregation of the Holy Cross shape his vocation?
A 40-minute illustrated lecture, presented by a specialist historian, to rediscover the world that shaped the man who would come to be known as Brother André.
Free event
Raoul-Gauthier Hall (Level 6), 1:00 p.m.