In 1999, Father Mario Lachapelle, c.s.c., had the opportunity to invite Brother Ubald Parr, c.s.c., the dean of staff at the Oratory and now deceased, to give a presentation...
Brother André
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 the Notre-Dame College located on Mount Royal. He had a...
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 himself; this has been my profound experience over the past...
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 Brother André, a member of the Congregation...
In August… We Celebrate!
We celebrate Saint Brother André, born Alfred Bessette on August 9, 1845, son of Clothilde Foisy and Isaac Bessette.
Companion of Saint Brother André
Brother André, a listening heart. A man of prayer and great simplicity, he embodied John the Baptist’s words to Jesus: “He must increase but I must decrease” (Jn 3:30)....
Brother André for Life
Brother André for Life In their editions on Thursday, January 31, 1924, La Presse and La Patrie newspapers each announced the festivities planned for Saturday, February 2, to celebrate...
150th Anniversary of Brother André’s Profession, CSC.
150th Anniversary of Brother André’s Profession, CSC. February 2, 1874 – February 2, 2024 One hundred and fifty years ago, on February 2, 1874, Brother André confirmed his commitment...
A Time to Give Thanks
A Time to Give Thanks Every year in October, we celebrate Thanksgiving. This harvest time encourages us to give thanks for the bounties of nature. At Saint Joseph’s Oratory...