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September 2017
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Let us celebrate the nativity of Mary! “ Your birth, O Virgin Mother of God, proclaims joy to the whole world, for from you arose the glorious Sun of Justice, Christ our God. ” Antiphon for September 8, 2017
Find out more »Cathedral Music – Vincent Boucher
Cathedral Music Series Concert for organ performed by Vincent Boucher (Montreal, Canada). In the Basilica at 15:30, live projection on giant screen, contributions gratefully accepted. Full program of Sunday Concerts available here.
Find out more »Sunshine and Music – September 13
Sunshine and Music In this festive summer, Montrealers want to make the most of everything their city has to offer! Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal is not to be outdone and proposes a first this year− the Sunshine and Music series. Musical performances will be offered in the evening on the Mezzanine Terrace, from where you can admire the most beautiful sunsets over the city. Wednesday evenings from August 2 to September 20 at 19:00 (weather permitting). Free.
Find out more »The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Let us celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross! “ May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. ” Antiphon for September 14, 2017
Find out more »10th anniversary of the beatification of Blessed Basile Moreau
On September 15, 2017, the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows −Patronal Feast of the Religious of Holy Cross Congregation − marks the 10th anniversary of the beatification of the founder, Father Basile Moreau, c.s.c. (1799-1873). Special Celebration at 10:00 in the Crypt Church. Prayer for the canonization of Blessed Basile Moreau and to obtain a favor through his intercession Lord Jesus, source of all that is good, you inspired Blessed Basile Moreau to found the religious family of Holy Cross to continue your…
Find out more »Prayer of Taizé – September 16 2017
Prayer in the style of the Monastery of Taizé The monthly Prayer of Taizé is the occasion to engage in simple prayer featuring song, silence and the Word of God. Saturday from 19:00 to 20:00 The oecumenical community of Taizé is named after a village in Burgundy, France. This community is made up of about a hundred Brothers of Catholic and various Protestant origins, from nearly thirty countries. By its very existence, it is a "parable of community" : a concrete…
Find out more »Cathedral Music – Maria Budacova
Cathedral Music Series Concert for organ performed by Maria Budacova (Slovakia). In the Basilica at 15:30, live projection on giant screen, contributions gratefully accepted. Full program of Sunday Concerts available here.
Find out more »Sunshine and Music – September 20
Sunshine and Music In this festive summer, Montrealers want to make the most of everything their city has to offer! Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal is not to be outdone and proposes a first this year− the Sunshine and Music series. Musical performances will be offered in the evening on the Mezzanine Terrace, from where you can admire the most beautiful sunsets over the city. Wednesday evenings from August 2 to September 20 at 19:00 (weather permitting). Free.
Find out more »International Day of Peace
“Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All.” On September 7 2001, the General Assembly of the United Nations declared that the International Day of Peace shall henceforth be observed as a day of global ceasefire and non-violence, an invitation to all nations and people to honour a cessation of hostilities for the duration of the Day. The theme for 2017 is “Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All.” The theme honours the spirit of TOGETHER, a…
Find out more »Journées de la culture – Nuts for the Organ
Kids from ages 6 to 12 will get the chance to participate in a fun workshop with the Oratory’s titular organist, Vincent Boucher, to melodies from the soundtracks of Star Wars and Passe-Partout – coffee for parents and snacks for kids are provided! The workshop will take place at the organ loft of the Oratory Basilica. Parents and children will discover the thousand-year old history of the organ; it will also be a unique opportunity for them to play a…
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