Coproduced by the Orchestre classique de Montréal and Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal Discover this second edition of this festival for the entire family, that introduces classical music to the public in various stunning locations of the Saint Joseph’s Oratory. Everyone is invited to attend the numerous free mini-concerts throughout the day (no tickets...

Preachers: David Bureau (August 6), Father Jean-Baptiste Vérité (August 7), Father Claude Grou, CSC (August 8)   Reflection Thursday, August 6: A Journey Littered with Obstacles 8:15 a.m. (Radio VM and YouTube) and 7:30 p.m. Reflection Friday, August 7: A Journey of Prayer 8:15 a.m. (Radio VM and YouTube) and 7: 30 p.m. Reflection Saturday,...

Anniversary of the birth of Saint Brother André Lecture: A Journey Back to 1926 (in French) at 1 p.m. 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 PM in the basilica, presided by Father Paul-Élie Cadet, followed by a torchlight procession to the...

Lecture: A Journey Back to 1926 (in French) Presented by David Bureau, Archivist at the Oratory What was the Oratory like a hundred years ago? Why would people come to see this still-unfinished church: to pray, to meet Brother André, or for a picnic? Our archivist David Bureau will recount a typical summer day at...

Special Carillon Recital Andrée-Anne Doane, titular carillonist at Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal Carillon (Holy Family Plaza), 2 p.m. Free

Vincent Boucher, titular organist at Saint Jospeh’s Oratory of Mount Royal Large-screen projection Basilica, 3:30 p.m. Free admission – Volontary fee

Lecture: A Journey Back to 1926 (in French) Presented by David Bureau, Archivist at the Oratory What was the Oratory like a hundred years ago? Why would people come to see this still-unfinished church: to pray, to meet Brother André, or for a picnic? Our archivist David Bureau will recount a typical summer day at...

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...

Annual pilgrimage in the footsteps of Brother André. Departure by bus from Saint Joseph’s Oratory at 9 a.m., return at 4:30 p.m. Mass at 11 a.m. at Saint Césaire Parish Church Lunch at the FADOQ hall at 12:30 p.m. Prayer at the monument of Saint Brother André at 2:30 p.m.   $45 including transportation and...