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...

Every Thursday from July 2 to October 1, 2026 Visit the Oratory’s Way of the Cross Garden: history, art, spirituality, and conservation challenges meet in this green oasis nestled in the heart of the city. Departure: 2:00 PM – Duration: 60 minutes Presentation in French Meeting Time 1:30 PM –  Oratory Museum (Level 7) This...

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...

Every Thursday from July 2 to October 1, 2026 Visit the Oratory’s Way of the Cross Garden: history, art, spirituality, and conservation challenges meet in this green oasis nestled in the heart of the city. Departure: 2:00 PM – Duration: 60 minutes Presentation in French Meeting Time 1:30 PM –  Oratory Museum (Level 7) This...

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...

Every Thursday from July 2 to October 1, 2026 Visit the Oratory’s Way of the Cross Garden: history, art, spirituality, and conservation challenges meet in this green oasis nestled in the heart of the city. Departure: 2:00 PM – Duration: 60 minutes Presentation in French Meeting Time 1:30 PM –  Oratory Museum (Level 7) This...

Pilgrimage of the Italian community Basilica, 3 p.m.

Every Thursday from July 2 to October 1, 2026 Visit the Oratory’s Way of the Cross Garden: history, art, spirituality, and conservation challenges meet in this green oasis nestled in the heart of the city. Departure: 2:00 PM – Duration: 60 minutes Presentation in French Meeting Time 1:30 PM –  Oratory Museum (Level 7) This...

Open House at the Roland-Gauthier Archives and Documentation Centre Curious to learn more about the archives preserved in the vaults of the world’s largest shrine dedicated to Saint Joseph? Take advantage of this open house event to discover their hidden treasures. Explore an exceptional selection of archival documents that tell the story of Saint Joseph’s...