Event from 10 a.m. to noon Oratory Esplanade (Basilica parking lot)

Closing Ceremony of the 25th Anniversary of Centre Le Pèlerin Mass presided over by Christian Lépine, Archbishop of Montreal Crypt Church, 10 a.m. (Mass in French) Following the celebration, the team at Centre Le Pèlerin will be happy to extend this time of fellowship by inviting you to a communal picnic in a simple and...

Schedule of activities to be confirmed John XXIII Pavilion, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) Mass in the Basilica at 7:30 p.m. Candlelight procession from the Basilica to the statue of Saint Joseph near Queen Mary Road, following the 7:30 p.m. Mass N.B. During the procession, the faithful will have to go down several staircases to reach...

Basilica, 4 p.m. (Mass in English)

For several years, the Haitian community has been gathering at the Saint Joseph’s Oratory to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Patroness of Haiti. Everyone is welcome to this Mass celebrated in French and Creole. In the Basilica Rosary and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 3 p.m. Mass, 4:30 p.m. Information Visitor...

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...

Anointing of the sick and veneration of the Major Reliquary after Mass President: to be confirmed Preacher: to be confirmed Veneration of the Major Reliquary Crypt Church, 2 p.m. (Mass in French)

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 p.m. in the Basilica followed by a candlelight procession to the Original Chapel

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...

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 11 a.m. at Saint Césaire Parish Church Lunch at a sugar shack at 12:30 p.m. Prayer at the monument of Saint Brother André at 2:30 p.m.   $45 including transportation and...

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

Open House at the Roland-Gauthier Archives and Documentation Centre Curious to learn more about the archives stored in the vaults of the world’s largest sanctuary dedicated to Saint Joseph? Take advantage of our open house to explore them. Free event Roland-Gauthier Archives and Documentation Centre (Level 4), 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event not accessible...

The Remembrance Mass of the Oratory At Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal, pilgrims, friends and benefactors of the shrine come to pray for their loved ones. Those who have lost a dear one during the year are especially invited to this celebration to draw strength and support. Welcome! With the participation of the boys...