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...
The Oratory, A Natural Beauty
Spring is finally upon us. Already, horticulturists, gardeners, and members of the outdoor maintenance teams are hard at work preparing flower beds that will honor Saint Joseph and highlight the beauty of the site...
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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...
A Lying-in-State for Brother André
Brother André died 79 years ago, on the morning of January 6, 1937. His death deeply marked history, notably because of the spectacular influx of people who came to...
Christmas is hope that springs forth
Christmas is hope that springs forth In his 2015 Christmas message, Pope Francis reminded us that: “Where God is born, hope is born; and where hope is born,...
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...
National Caregivers Week
The Family Caregivers now have a chapel dedicated to them at Saint Joseph’s Oratory.
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...
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...