An aerial photograph allows us to make interesting comparisons between the site as it appears in 2025 and how it looked in June 1958. Do you recognize your Oratory?
David Bureau
Well accompanied at the Oratory!
Since its founding in 1904, the shrine has always attracted visitors. People came for prayer and devotion, but also to enjoy the green spaces, the view of the Laurentians,...
Decorating the votive chapel
For the 2025 Novena to Saint Joseph, we continue our little story of the votive chapel.
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 Votive Chapel. An iconic space of...
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 containing newspaper or magazine clippings on...
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 it, it’s quite overwhelming: the sanctuary...
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 youth of Alfred Bessette? Was it a devotion...
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, a member of the Congregation...
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...