An unprecedented organ festival at the Oratory In 1967, the Oratory organized a Canadian first: the International Organ Festival. Prelude The organ and the nave of the basilica,...
History
Decorating the votive chapel
Decorating the votive chapel For the 2025 Novena to Saint Joseph, we continue our little story of the votive chapel. Too fast a start Work is progressing...
Saint Joseph’s Oratory, a Place of Prayer and Healing
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...
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...
Fragile but Fascinating: The Clipping Albums
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...
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...
A Glimpse at the Year 1924
A Glimpse at the Year 1924 In October 2024, quietly and without fanfare, Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal will celebrate 120 years of existence. When you think about...
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...
Devotion to Saint Joseph
Devotion to Saint Joseph In 2024, we celebrate the 400th anniversary of Canada’s dedication to Saint Joseph. Many religious institutes and congregations in Quebec have a deep affection...