Companion of workers The Gospels tell us very little about Joseph. How do we know, for example, that he was a carpenter in Nazareth? From a single verse from...
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 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 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...
PEACE OF HEART One day, I had the pleasure of meeting Armand and his wife. They were celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. As a gift, they had asked a...
Devotion to Saint Joseph: a Legacy of Blessed Basile-Antoine Moreau
Devotion to Saint Joseph: a Legacy of Blessed Basile-Antoine Moreau In 1904, Brother André Bessette, a Holy Cross religious, created a shrine to Saint Joseph in Montreal. Every March,...
With Joseph, welcoming Jesus into our lives: “The Lord saves”
With Joseph, welcoming Jesus into our lives: “The Lord saves” This Sunday’s Gospel reveals God’s message to Joseph. Through the dream he had, Joseph is invited to enter into...
With Joseph, being attentive to God’s will in our lives
With Joseph, being attentive to God’s will in our lives The second Sunday of Advent invites us to be converted, to adjust our lives to what God wants from...
Light a votive candle in front of the Virgin Mary at the foot of Mount Royal
The Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, occupies a special place in the life of Brother André. Moved several times, since 2011 she welcomes pilgrims and visitors to the heart of the rock on which the shrine dedicated to her husband, Joseph, is built.
Light a votive candle in the Saint André Bessette Chapel
Named in honour of the founder of the Oratory and inaugurated on March 7, 2013, the Saint André Bessette Chapel features a display of electronic lanterns surmounted by an icon of Saint Brother André.
The heart of Brother André is the symbol of his love for God and of his compassion toward all the people who came to him. This beloved relic evokes the interior life and feelings which animated the holy religious in his ministry of welcome, compassion, and healing.
Send your condolences and associate a person to the prayers of Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal. In perpetuity, a daily prayer and a weekly Mass will be offered for the intentions of all affiliates.
Your expression of sympathy will be sent on your behalf to the bereaved family through a souvenir booklet.
The burgundy hard cover booklet is simple and elegant, with a gold stamp of the Saint Joseph’s Oratory logo on the cover. Inside, you will find on the left an image associated with the Oratory and on the right the name of the deceased, a thought, your name and, if you wish, a short message to the family. You can personalize the booklet by choosing from our four inspirational images.
This perpetual affiliation is a quick and easy way to offer condolences, solidarity and support to the family and friends of the deceased.
A Perpetual Prayer Affiliation for $120 can be offered through our website or by phone.
LIGHTING A VOTIVE CANDLE IS A WAY TO EXTEND OUR PRAYER, OR TO MAKE US CLOSER AND MORE IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE PERSON FOR WHOM WE ARE PRAYING.
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Light a votive candle in the votive Chapel
The Votive Chapel is a place of devotion and ardent prayers where 10,000 votive candles shine before Saint Joseph.
Light a votive candle in front of the Virgin Mary at the foot of Mount Royal
The Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, occupies a special place in the life of Brother André. Moved several times, since 2011 she welcomes pilgrims and visitors to the heart of the rock on which the shrine dedicated to her husband, Joseph, is built.
Light a votive candle in the Saint André Bessette Chapel
Named in honour of the founder of the Oratory and inaugurated on March 7, 2013, the Saint André Bessette Chapel features a display of electronic lanterns surmounted by an icon of Saint Brother André.
The heart of Brother André is the symbol of his love for God and of his compassion toward all the people who came to him. This beloved relic evokes the interior life and feelings which animated the holy religious in his ministry of welcome, compassion, and healing.
Contributions made to Saint Joseph’s Oratory allow us to continue the work of Saint Brother André accross time for the benefit of future generations. If your motivations for giving include supporting the Major Development Project, your donations will go towards developing the Shrine’s full potential.
Monthly Giving
Many donors join the program because it’s practical and efficient. By becoming an Artisan of the Oratory, you are part of a community mobilized to offer a source of stable income to the Oratory.
Every donation is important and helps to support the work of Saint Brother André. With your support, the Oratory continues to be a high place of spirituality, culture and nature.
Support the continuation of the work of Saint Brother André with a planned gift to Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal – a gesture today for building the future.
Support our work toward a more accessible and greener site. Development of the dome, new museum and welcome centre are among the components of the project to ensure the sustainability of the Shrine’s heritage.
In exchange for a donation, Saint Joseph’s Oratory will light a candle or a lantern for you in one of the places of prayer at Saint Joseph’s Oratory, according to your wish
The Oratory offers a marriage preparation service (only in French) where future brides and grooms are invited to reflect on their relationship in preparation for the big day. The session is offered over an intensive weekend in the company of a team of facilitators and a priest.
RATE AND HOURS $200 per couple Friday: 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday – Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.