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    Tomb of Brother André

    The black granite tomb of Saint Brother André, CSC, founder of Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal, who passed away on January 6, 1937, is located in a small semicircular room adjacent to the Votive Chapel. Every day, pilgrims and visitors stop here to pay their respects and pray to Saint Brother André.

    The fresco above the tomb is created by the artist Henri Charlier and depicts the instruments of Christ’s Passion. The inscription “Pauper, servus et humilis”; “Poor, obedient, humble”; – describes the main characteristics of the religious man’s holiness. The bronze bust, signed by sculptor Jose Meissner (Majzner), portrays the features of Brother André who passed away at the age of 91.

Saint Joseph’s Oratory will light a candle or a lantern for you in one of the places of prayer at Saint Joseph’s Oratory.
LIGHTING A VOTIVE CANDLE IS A WAY TO EXTEND OUR PRAYER, OR TO MAKE US CLOSER AND MORE IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE PERSON FOR WHOM WE ARE PRAYING.
$8 or more
Light a votive candle in the votive Chapel

The Votive Chapel is a place of devotion and ardent prayers where 10,000 votive candles shine before Saint Joseph.

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$6 or more
Light a votive candle in front of the Virgin Mary at the foot of Mount Royal

The Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, occupies a special place in the life of Brother André. Moved several times, since 2011 she welcomes pilgrims and visitors to the heart of the rock on which the shrine dedicated to her husband, Joseph, is built.

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$6 or more
Light a votive candle in the Saint André Bessette Chapel

Named in honour of the founder of the Oratory and inaugurated on March 7, 2013, the Saint André Bessette Chapel features a display of electronic lanterns surmounted by an icon of Saint Brother André.

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$6 or more
The heart of Saint Brother André

The heart of Brother André is the symbol of his love for God and of his compassion toward all the people who came to him. This beloved relic evokes the interior life and feelings which animated the holy religious in his ministry of welcome, compassion, and healing.

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The pastoral team at Saint Joseph’s Oratory thanks you and remains always with you in prayerful union.
OFFER A PRAYER INTENTION
OFFER A PRAYER INTENTION
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Calling on Saint Joseph and Saint Brother André to be with me today and every day of my life.

Perpetual prayer affiliation
Send your condolences and associate a person to the prayers of Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal. In perpetuity, a daily prayer and a weekly Mass will be offered for the intentions of all affiliates.
Offer a perpetual affiliation

Your expression of sympathy will be sent on your behalf to the bereaved family through a souvenir booklet.

The burgundy hard cover booklet is simple and elegant, with a gold stamp of the Saint Joseph’s Oratory logo on the cover. Inside, you will find on the left an image associated with the Oratory and on the right the name of the deceased, a thought, your name and, if you wish, a short message to the family. You can personalize the booklet by choosing from our four inspirational images.

This perpetual affiliation is a quick and easy way to offer condolences, solidarity and support to the family and friends of the deceased.

A Perpetual Prayer Affiliation for $120 can be offered through our website or by phone.

LIGHTING A VOTIVE CANDLE IS A WAY TO EXTEND OUR PRAYER, OR TO MAKE US CLOSER AND MORE IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE PERSON FOR WHOM WE ARE PRAYING.
$8 or more
Light a votive candle in the votive Chapel

The Votive Chapel is a place of devotion and ardent prayers where 10,000 votive candles shine before Saint Joseph.

Light a candle →
$6 or more
Light a votive candle in front of the Virgin Mary at the foot of Mount Royal

The Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, occupies a special place in the life of Brother André. Moved several times, since 2011 she welcomes pilgrims and visitors to the heart of the rock on which the shrine dedicated to her husband, Joseph, is built.

Light a candle →
$6 or more
Light a votive candle in the Saint André Bessette Chapel

Named in honour of the founder of the Oratory and inaugurated on March 7, 2013, the Saint André Bessette Chapel features a display of electronic lanterns surmounted by an icon of Saint Brother André.

Light a candle →
$6 or more
The heart of Saint Brother André

The heart of Brother André is the symbol of his love for God and of his compassion toward all the people who came to him. This beloved relic evokes the interior life and feelings which animated the holy religious in his ministry of welcome, compassion, and healing.

Light a candle →
The pastoral team at Saint Joseph’s Oratory thanks you and remains always with you in prayerful union.
Give, Heaven will reward you
Contributions made to Saint Joseph’s Oratory allow us to continue the work of Saint Brother André accross time for the benefit of future generations. If your motivations for giving include supporting the Major Development Project, your donations will go towards developing the Shrine’s full potential.
Monthly Giving

Many donors join the program because it’s practical and efficient. By becoming an Artisan of the Oratory, you are part of a community mobilized to offer a source of stable income to the Oratory.

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One time gift

Every donation is important and helps to support the work of Saint Brother André. With your support, the Oratory continues to be a high place of spirituality, culture and nature.

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Planned gift

Support the continuation of the work of Saint Brother André with a planned gift to Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal – a gesture today for building the future.

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In Memoriam gift

A gift to pay tribute to a deceased loved one is also an act of great generosity to support Saint Joseph’s Oratory.

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The major project

Support our work toward a more accessible and greener site. Development of the dome, new museum and welcome centre are among the components of the project to ensure the sustainability of the Shrine’s heritage.

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The pastoral team at Saint Joseph’s Oratory thanks you and remains always with you in prayerful union.
Marriage Preparation Service
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A commitment, a covenant, a life.

The Oratory offers a marriage preparation service (only in French) where future brides and grooms are invited to reflect on their relationship in preparation for the big day. The session is offered over an intensive weekend in the company of a team of facilitators and a priest. 

 514 733-8216, ext. 2801

  • Sessions 2025-2026
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514 733-8211, ext. 2535

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3800 Queen Mary Road
Montreal (Quebec) Canada, H3V 1V6

Phone : 514 733-8211
Toll-free : 1 877-672-8647