A Fond Farewell to Saint Brother André Frequent reference has been made to the magnitude of the funeral that followed the death of Brother André, on January 6, 1937....
David Bureau
Alfred Bessette : Novice (1870-1874)
Alfred Bessette : Novice (1870-1874) It was on December 27, 1870, just a few weeks after arriving at Collège Notre-Dame, that young Alfred Bessette entered the novitiate of the...
Saint Brother André’s Guide
Saint Brother André’s Guide We recently came across the traces of a man who played a key role in the religious life of Saint Brother André: Father Joseph-André Provençal...
Colours from Another Era
Discover architectural drawings and sketches from the very beginnings of the conceptual work on the Basilica and the Crypt Church. Full article in French here
Josephology: The Science of Saint Joseph
Josephology: The Science of Saint Joseph As you read these blog posts, perhaps you asked yourself just who exactly was Father Roland Gauthier. During his tenure as the sanctuary’s...
Brother André’s Last (Little) Trip
Few pilgrims know that back in the day, the Crypt Church, now centenarian, used to house the tomb of Saint Brother André. Read the article in French, by David Bureau.
A Centenarian Organ
The Crypt Church will be one hundred years old in December 2017. Read about its Casavant Organ in the french blog article here : Un orgue centennaire.
An Unusual Friendship
An Unusual Friendship Pilgrims from all walks of life are welcome at Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount-Royal, from the very beginning of the work. Saint Brother André was known...
Saint Patrick at Saint Joseph’s Oratory
Saint Patrick at Saint Joseph’s Oratory An Irish pilgrim was observing the niches on the walls outside the original chapel. Saint Joseph sits on the facade, while the sides...