Every year, on November 2nd, the Catholic Church invites us to a time of reflection and prayer to commemorate our deceased loved ones, commonly referred to as "All Souls'...
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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 it, it’s quite overwhelming: the sanctuary...
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 of staff at the Oratory and now deceased, to give a presentation...
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 for him, often tracing it...
The first statue of Saint Joseph of the Sisters of Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire (Rimouski)
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 for him, often tracing it...
Saint Joseph, Nurturing Father
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 for him, often tracing it...
Saint-Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal, a place to discover…
Saint-Joseph’s Oratory began in a unique way. A brother from the Congregation of Holy Cross was the porter at the Notre-Dame College located on Mount Royal. He had a...
Journey with the Major Reliquary of Saint Brother André
Embarking on a journey alongside the Major Reliquary of Saint Brother André is akin to journeying alongside the saint himself; this has been my profound experience over the past...
The devotion of Saint Brother André explored in depth
Pilgrims often question the devotion of Brother André to Saint Joseph. Where did it come from? Did it manifest in the youth of Alfred Bessette? Was it a devotion...