Decorating the votive chapel For the 2025 Novena to Saint Joseph, we continue our little story of the votive chapel. Too fast a start Work is progressing...
David Bureau
A monumental chapel for Saint Joseph
A monumental chapel for Saint Joseph In a few weeks, we will experience the Novena to Saint Joseph of 2025. On this occasion, crowds of people will visit the...
Fragile but Fascinating: The Clipping Albums
Fragile but Fascinating: The Clipping Albums They are sometimes called spicilèges, but it would be more accurate to refer to them as clipping albums. These are typically large binders...
A Glimpse at the Year 1924
A Glimpse at the Year 1924 In October 2024, quietly and without fanfare, Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal will celebrate 120 years of existence. When you think about...
The devotion of Saint Brother André explored in depth
The devotion of Saint Brother André explored in depth Pilgrims often question the devotion of Brother André to Saint Joseph. Where did it come from? Did it manifest in...
The Precious Letters of Saint Brother André
The Precious Letters of Saint Brother André Those familiar with Saint-Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal typically know that its foundation was initiated by Alfred Bessette, known in religion as...
Brother André for Life
Brother André for Life In their editions on Thursday, January 31, 1924, La Presse and La Patrie newspapers each announced the festivities planned for Saturday, February 2, to celebrate...
A roof for Saint Joseph
A roof for Saint Joseph The anecdote may make you smile, but the coincidence is quite singular. While the concrete for the roofs of the new Welcome Pavilion has...
At Notre Dame University, Saint Brother André is well known!
At Notre Dame University, Saint Brother André is well known! In June 2022, I was invited to the city of South Bend, Indiana (USA), to attend a conference on...