The Garden of the Way of the Cross at Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal is undoubtedly a heritage gem that deserves to be preserved, protected, and brought to...
Religious Heritage
History of the Sanctuary Site
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...
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.
More Than Just Bells
More Than Just Bells The carillon of Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal is celebrating its 70th anniversary. In this two-part series, the archives invite you to dive into...
Spot the Differences
An aerial photograph allows us to make interesting comparisons between the site as it appears in 2025 and how it looked in June 1958. Do you recognize your Oratory?
Decorating the votive chapel
For the 2025 Novena to Saint Joseph, we continue our little story of the votive chapel.
A Much-Appreciated Gift
Over the years, the Oratory Museum has enriched its collections primarily through donations. In 2024, the sanctuary was fortunate to acquire a work by the renowned artist Miyuki Tanobe....
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 containing newspaper or magazine clippings on...
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 more complex. While he left behind very...