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...
Feasts and Celebrations
Saint Joseph at the cradle of Canadian history
Saint Joseph at the cradle of Canadian history It is recounted that during his expedition to the Hurons in 1615, Samuel de Champlain was accompanied by the Franciscan Recollet,...
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)....
Companion in Hope
Companion in Hope Hope cannot be taken for granted. It’s easier to despair, to let ourselves fall into sadness or weariness. How many are discouraged? Consciously or not, we...
Companion on the path of faith
Companion on the path of faith Joseph welcomed God’s presence in his life. On his word, he committed himself to the Incarnation of his Son: the most unfathomable of...
Companion of our Families
Companion of our Families Jesus probably always called Joseph “abba,” or “papa.” He would later address God, his Father, in the same way. It’s by the same word—so intimate!—that...
Companion of our Church
Companion of our Church Joseph, as we know, had the privilege of sharing a household with two exceptional people: Jesus and Mary. As Jesus’ “earthly” father, Joseph held him...
Companion of our ancestors
Companion of our ancestors The year 2024 marks the 4th centenary of Canada’s consecration to Saint Joseph. As early as 1624, the Recollects, the first European missionaries to arrive...
The Traveling Tombstone of Blessed Basile Moreau
The Traveling Tombstone of Blessed Basile Moreau In the rear of the Basilica, in a small apsidal chapel, rests a remarkable and particularly precious object for the Congregation of...