Saint Joseph’s Oratory, a Place of Prayer and Healing One of Brother André’s greatest wishes was to have a small chapel dedicated to Saint Joseph on the side...
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A monumental chapel for Saint Joseph
A monumental chapel for Saint Joseph In a few weeks, we will experience the Novena to Saint Joseph of 2025. On this occasion, crowds of people will visit the...
The Readings of Saint Brother André
The Readings of Saint Brother André It has often been said that Saint Brother André was ignorant and that he could barely read and write. The reality is...
Four Significant Encounters of Brother Ubald Parr with Saint Brother André
Four Significant Encounters of Brother Ubald Parr with Saint Brother André In 1999, Father Mario Lachapelle, c.s.c., had the opportunity to invite Brother Ubald Parr, c.s.c., the dean...
Saint-Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal, a place to discover…
Saint-Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal, a place to discover… Saint-Joseph’s Oratory began in a unique way. A brother from the Congregation of Holy Cross was the porter at...
Journey with the Major Reliquary of Saint Brother André
Journey with the Major Reliquary of Saint Brother André Embarking on a journey alongside the Major Reliquary of Saint Brother André is akin to journeying alongside the saint...
The devotion of Saint Brother André explored in depth
The devotion of Saint Brother André explored in depth Pilgrims often question the devotion of Brother André to Saint Joseph. Where did it come from? Did it manifest in...
The Precious Letters of Saint Brother André
The Precious Letters of Saint Brother André Those familiar with Saint-Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal typically know that its foundation was initiated by Alfred Bessette, known in religion as...
In August… We Celebrate!
In August… We Celebrate! We celebrate Saint Brother André, born Alfred Bessette on August 9, 1845, son of Clothilde Foisy and Isaac Bessette. We celebrate his origins with a...