In June 1966, a one-of-a-kind initiative took root on the grounds of Saint Joseph’s Oratory: the Jean XXIII Home.
Arts and culture
Distinction for Saint Joseph’s Oratory
A distinction that honours our mission and heritage. The Oratory’s Welcome Pavilion, designed by Lemay, is among the winners of the 2026 Awards of Excellence in Architecture presented by...
Heartfelt thanks to Our Volunteers
National Volunteer Week, taking place from April 19 to 25, 2026, is an opportunity to highlight the essential contribution of volunteers to the mission of Saint Joseph’s Oratory of...
The Inauguration of a Public Artwork
On September 12, 2025, the Oratory inaugurated the Holy Family Plaza along with a public artwork, while also presenting a carillon concert that marked both the restoration of the...
Reaching for the Sky
The carillon of Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal is celebrating its 70th anniversary. This second article introduces us to the carillonneurs who have made the bells sing for...
A Peek Inside the Museum’s Collections!
Following the opening of the new Pavilion last February, the Oratory Museum has unveiled part of its collection to the public. Now open free of charge on the 4th...
An unprecedented organ festival at the Oratory
In 1967, the Oratory organized a Canadian first: the International Organ Festival. The 1967 International Organ Festival can be seen as the seed of the Concerts Spirituels. This series...
A Much-Appreciated Gift
Over the years, the Oratory Museum has enriched its collections primarily through donations. In 2024, the sanctuary was fortunate to acquire a work by the renowned artist Miyuki Tanobe....
Fragile but Fascinating: The Clipping Albums
They are sometimes called spicilèges, but it would be more accurate to refer to them as clipping albums. These are typically large binders containing newspaper or magazine clippings on...