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

 


 

Press Release

 

2011

 



March 18, 2011 - Press Release (PDF)
A Tradition Dear to Saint Brother André. Saint Joseph's Oratory Highlights the 91st Novena and Feast of Saint Joseph, click here






2010 

October 17, 2010 (PDF)
Saint Brother André.
The Founder of Saint Joseph's Oratory Joins the Saints of the Universal Church, click here


October 15, 2010 (PDF)
A Frien. A Brother. A Saint. A Blog.
Canadian Catholic organizations join forces to launch a unique blog for the canonization of Brother André, click here


October 13, 2010 (PDF)
Only a few days remain until Brother André's Canonization.
A highly anticipated historic event!, click here

September 21, 2010
Salt + Light celebrates canonization of Brother André with new documentaries and launch of daily mass from St. Joseph's Oratory (PDF), click here


August 31, 2010
Saint Joseph's Oratory Invites People to Join the Festivities Celebrating Brother André's Canonization, click here


August 26, 2010
Reseau de l'information (RDI) will be the host broadcaster of the celebration held at the Olympic Stadium on October 30, 2010, click here


June 22, 2010
Saint Joseph's Oratory Unveils Its Summer Activities (PDF), click here


7 May 2010
Let's go to the Stadium to celebrate Brother André's Canonization
Brother Andé's Canonization: Historical Event, Unique Gathering.
Welcome to the Olympic Stadium on October 30, 2010, (PDF), click here


March 2010 
Novena dedicated to Saint Joseph
A Remarkable Spirit Surrounds the Canonization of Brother André. Saint Joseph's Oratory Celebrates its 90th Novena dedicated to Saint Joseph, (PDF), click here


February 19, 2010
Annoucement of the Canonization of Brother André
Press Release - Saint Joseph's Oratory
''An Historic Event: Brother André Will Become a Saint on October 17'',
(PDF), click here

January 26, 2010
Mass for Haiti at Saint Joseph's Oratory
Press Release - Saint Joseph's Oratory
''Donations of $26,417.05 presented to Development and Peace'',
(PDF), click here




2009

March 12, 2010
Observation Centre
Press Release - Saint Joseph's Oratory
''The Highest Window Overloking Montréal! Observation Centre at the top of the Oratory's Basilica's Dome, (PDF), click here