In the summer of 1896, Collège Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Cœur, run by the Congregation of the Holy Cross, purchased the vast hillside property located in front of its gates. This transaction marked...
History
Francis of Assisi, 800 Years Later: A Message That Still Speaks to Us
Eight hundred years after his death, Saint Francis of Assisi continues to touch our hearts through the radical simplicity of his witness.
In the Records of Our History
Anyone interested in genealogy and history knows that certain official documents contain treasures of information. Among these sources, parish registers as well as Canadian censuses make it possible to...
10th Anniversary of Saint Brother André’s Patronage of Caregivers in Canada
10th Anniversary of Saint Brother André’s Patronage of Caregivers in Canada In 2010, the leadership of Saint Joseph’s Oratory welcomed my proposal to name Saint Brother André the...
Welcoming the Crowds to the Mountain
The attraction of the Oratory for pilgrims and curious visitors dates back to its very beginnings. It quickly became necessary to prepare for welcoming the growing crowds.
“A Love Nest for the Sick”: The Origins of the Jean XXIII Pavilion
In June 1966, a one-of-a-kind initiative took root on the grounds of Saint Joseph’s Oratory: the Jean XXIII Home.
The Oratory, A Natural Beauty
Spring is finally upon us. Already, horticulturists, gardeners, and members of the outdoor maintenance teams are hard at work preparing flower beds that will honor Saint Joseph and highlight...
A Night for Saint Joseph
Did you know that there were once Masses celebrated in the middle of the night on the eve of the feast of Saint Joseph ? For the occasion, the...
A Lying-in-State for Brother André
Brother André died 79 years ago, on the morning of January 6, 1937. His death deeply marked history, notably because of the spectacular influx of people who came to...