To begin this novena to Saint Joseph, we invite you to read the blog by Father Jean-Baptiste Vérité. Saint Joseph and God's unexpectedness is the theme of this year's...
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A Night for Saint Joseph
Did you know that there were once Masses celebrated in the middle of the night on the eve of the feast of Saint Joseph ? For the occasion, the...
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 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....
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...