Celebrate the Month of Saint Brother André!

At Saint Joseph’s Oratory, the month of August is dedicated to Saint Brother André, Patron Saint of Family Caregivers in Canada, born on August 9, 1845. You are invited to participate in pastoral and cultural events on offer throughout the month.

All activities are conducted in French unless mentionned otherwise.

Schedule of activities for August 2024

Wednesdays (August 7, 14, 21, 28)

Mass for the Sick in the Crypt Church at 2 p.m.
Musical prelude at 1:30 p.m.

August 6 to August 8

Triduum on the theme: Brother André, a model for us today
Preacher: Marcel Blanchard, priest

Tuesday August 6:: Saint Brother André opens his heart to the Lord’s call
8:15 a.m. (Radio VM and YouTube) and 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday August 7: Saint Brother André, man of faith
8:15 a.m. (Radio VM), 2 p.m. (YouTube) and 7:30 p.m.

Thursday August 8: Saint Brother André, builder in the footsteps of Saint Joseph
8:15 a.m. (Radio VM and YouTube) and 7:30 p.m

Exhibition of the major reliquary of Saint Brother André in the Crypt Church daily from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Friday, August 9

Anniversary of the Birth of Saint Brother André

  • Free admission to the Oratory Museum all day
  • Animation on level 4 (heart of Brother André) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in collaboration with the archives team
  • Sharing a birthday cake on the Terrace, from 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. In case of rain, the cake service will take place inside
  • Special carillon recital at 2 p.m.
  • Solemn masses
    • 8:15 a.m. (Radio VM and YouTube)
    • 7:30 p.m. in the Basilica  followed by a candlelight procession to the Original Chapel.

Sunday, August 25

  • Annual pilgrimage to Mont-Saint-Grégoire, birthplace of Brother André.
    Departure by bus from Saint-Joseph’s Oratory at 9 a.m., return at 4:30 p.m.
  • Mass at the parish church of Mont-Saint-Grégoire at 11 a.m., presided over by Mgr Christian Rodembourg
    Dinner at the sugar shack at 12:30 p.m.
    Prayer at the monument of Saint Brother André at 2:30 p.m.
  • $35 transportation and meals included
    Tickets on sale at the Information and Blessing Office of the Oratory or at 514 733-8211 ext. 2795

Prayer to Saint Brother André

See the prayer to obtain a special favour through the intercession of Saint Brother André.

Information

Visitor and Pilgrim Services

Telephone 1 514 733-8211 ext. 2793