Iris "Frere Andre"
Hybridizer by M. Elaine Bessette, R., 1996
Blossoming: late May, early June

















A Message from the Rector 
Winter 2012 click here 


Masses in Spanish
Todos los primeros domingos del mes, se celebrará una misa en
español en la cripta, a las 3:00 P.M.
Todos son bienvenidos.

On the first Sunday of each month, a mass in Spanish will be held in the crypt at 3 PM. Welcome to all! click here


Renovation of the Beckerath Organ in the Basilica
Renovation work on the Beckerath organ in Saint Joseph's Oratory basilica began August 29, 2011 and will continue until May/June 2012. The Sunday organ concerts remain at 3:30 p.m., but using the Rogers organ, located in the sanctuary area of the basilica. Thus, music lovers can still come and listen to the recitals offered by noted organists.


The reliquary of Saint Brother's André 
Saint Brother André's reliquary in your parish.
Information, click here

 


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Upcoming events

 

World Day of the Sick
Wednesday February 8
2 PM in the crypt

The World Day of the Sick takes place every year on February 11..

In his message for the Day of the Sick 2012, the pope Benedict XVI writes:

«In the generous and loving welcoming of every human life, above all of weak and sick life, a Christian expresses an important aspect of his or her Gospel witness, following the example of Christ, who bent down before the material and spiritual sufferings of man in order to heal them.»

To celebrate the World Day of the Sick, there will be a mass including the sacrament of the Anointing of the sick on Wednesday February 8 at 2 PM in the crypt. Father Jean-Guy Vincent c.s.c. will celebrate Welcome to all!



Day of retreat
March 30 - April 1st

IN FRENCH ONLY




Upon the arrival of Easter, Saint-Joseph's Oratory is organizing a retreat on the following theme: Prayer from the heart
Animator: father Lucien Coutu, c.s.c.,
founder of the Emmaüs Center

At the Jean XXIII Pavillion, from March 30 - April 1st 2012

Subscription deadline : March 25 2012

For more information, contact:
Father Jonas St-Martin, c.s.c.
514 733-8211 ext 2791, jsaintmartin@osj.qc.ca

ou the Information and Blessings Office
514 733-8211 ext 2301


The Oratory Museum's permanent exhibit



Highlighting the Crèches of Québec.
Exhibit of nearly 200 nativity scenes from over 100 countries including a section dedicated to Quebec's nativity scenes.

Every day from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Our file for the Canonization of Brother André.

Official Prayer for the Canonization of Brother Saint André.
Prayer to obtain a special favour through the intercession of Saint Brother André, click here.


Find out about our latest liturgical, spiritual, tourist and cultural activities. From the schedule of masses to spiritual counseling; from planned-for-you activities to making reservations for your next pilgrimage to the largest shrine in the world dedicated to Saint Joseph — it's all here! Explore this gold mine of essential information: contacts, schedules, fees, and imaginative programs. After you collect some nuggets, grab your pilgrim's staff and set your sights toward Saint Joseph's Oratory, following the footsteps of Brother André.

Here is what you'll find:

- a place of natural serenity amidst well-tended gardens;

- a spirituality inspired by the patron saint of Canada, Saint Joseph;

- the story of a man of God, endowed with confidence, perseverance
  and daring — Brother André!

This religious brother of the Congregation of Holy Cross realized an impossible dream in founding Saint Joseph's Oratory in 1904.

It remains a major legacy for people of all ages. Open 365 days a year following the tradition of Catholic Church!