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 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

 


Support Services with a Smile!


A number of support services are available for visitors and pilgrims to the shrine. During you stay on site, the personnel of John XXIII Pavilion are ready welcome you with courtesy and discreet attention. This bed-and-breakfast accommodation has received a two star rating. Food Services and and the Gift Shop are located in teh Pilgrim Services Center. Some people stop there both on arrival and departure! If you would like to regroup members of your family or your party, this is the place to go—there's lots of space that. Welcome!