The Family Caregivers now have a chapel dedicated to them at Saint Joseph’s Oratory.
A Construction Site Giving Way to Nature
The inauguration of the new welcome pavilion was a joyful event for both Saint Joseph’s Oratory and the public. However, the construction work, which extended over several years, left its mark on a portion...
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Remembering an Historic Day
Fifteen years ago, on Sunday, October 17, 2010, Brother André’s canonization was celebrated in Rome. On that day, the man who built Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal was...
Resumption of Postal Service
Canada Post is resuming operations this week, but delays are to be expected. Canada Post is accepting, processing, and delivering mail. If you have sent a prayer intention, a...
The Inauguration of a Public Artwork
On September 12, 2025, the Oratory inaugurated the Holy Family Plaza along with a public artwork, while also presenting a carillon concert that marked both the restoration of the...
Reaching for the Sky
The carillon of Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal is celebrating its 70th anniversary. This second article introduces us to the carillonneurs who have made the bells sing for...
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...
The Cross, Our Only Hope
In this Jubilee Year, as the Church invites us to be pilgrims of hope, we can take up the surprising words from a 6th-century hymn: "Hail, O Cross, our...
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?
Well accompanied at the Oratory!
Since its founding in 1904, the shrine has always attracted visitors. People came for prayer and devotion, but also to enjoy the green spaces, the view of the Laurentians,...