History

A Century Away. A Year Dedicated to Saint Joseph in 1921

A Century Away. A Year Dedicated to Saint Joseph in 1921 On December 8, 2020, Pope Francis invited us to a year dedicated to Saint Joseph. We were astonished...

The farewell letter of the Sisters of Holy Cross and the Seven Sorrows to Brother André

The farewell letter of the Sisters of Holy Cross and the Seven Sorrows to Brother André January 6, 2021 marks the 84th anniversary of the death of Saint Brother...

Life, love, death

Life, love, death That’s it, fall is already well established. Due to the closing of the museums, I invite you in this blog to discover our heritage in a...

Brother André’s Cause

Brother André’s Cause Since October 17, 2010, Brother André has been recognized as a saint by the Catholic Church, 73 years after his death. This recognition is the fruit...

The First Novena to Brother André

The First Novena to Brother André The year 2020 is a busy one for anniversaries at the Oratory. It marks the 100th novena to Saint Joseph, the 80th anniversary...

The Spanish Flu

The Spanish Flu Since its foundation in 1904, the Oratory has closed its doors to the public only three times. Aside from the current closure due to the coronavirus...

The broadcasting of masses

The broadcasting of masses Did you know that as early as 1940, the Oratory broadcast a 15-minute morning show on CKAC with the inevitable morning prayer. However, it was...