In 1967, the Oratory organized a Canadian first: the International Organ Festival. The 1967 International Organ Festival can be seen as the seed of the Concerts Spirituels. This series...
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With Joseph, let us walk in hope
Pope Francis has placed the Jubilee Year 2025 under the sign of hope. He invites all followers of Christ to be pilgrims of hope in a living, personal and...
Decorating the votive chapel
For the 2025 Novena to Saint Joseph, we continue our little story of the votive chapel.
Saint Joseph’s Oratory, a Place of Prayer and Healing
One of Brother André's greatest wishes was to have a small chapel dedicated to Saint Joseph on the side of Mount Royal. Having placed a small statue of Saint...
A monumental chapel for Saint Joseph
In a few weeks, we will experience the Novena to Saint Joseph of 2025. On this occasion, crowds of people will visit the Votive Chapel. An iconic space of...
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...
Death, a passage to Eternal Life
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'...