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

 


 

The Way of the Cross

The 17 sculptures which form the Way of the Cross were conceived by the Montreal artist Louis parent between 1943 and 1953. They were chiseled out of indiana limestone from the united States and Italian Carrara Marble by Ercolo Barbieri between 1952 and 1958. The magnificent gardens were designed by the landscape architect Frederick G. Todd.

The Way of the Cross was blessed on July 29, 1951 by His Emminence, Cardinal Paul-Émile Léger. Thus the dream of Saint Brother André was realized: to offer pilgrims a location set aside for medite prayer on the mystery of the Passion of the Christ. 
 


Photo : Annick Robert
Composition 1A: The Apostles sleep while Christ is in agony 
 

Photo : Annick Robert
Composition 1B: The Comforting Angel 
 

Photo: Annick Robert
Station 1: Jesus is Condemned to death 
 

Photo: Jean-François Rioux
Station 2: Jesus is Laden with his Cross 
 

Photo: Annick Robert
Station 3: Under the weight of His Burden, Jesus falls the First Time 
 

Photo: Annick Robert
Station 4: Jesus Meets His Mother 
 

Photo: Annick Robert
Station 5: Simon of Cyrene Help Jesus bear His suffering 
 

Photo: Jean-François Rioux
Station 6: A Woman Wipes Jesus's Face 
 

Photo: Jean-François Rioux
Station 7: Jesus Falls a Second Time
 

Photo: Jean-François Rioux
Station 8: Jesus Comforts the Woman of Jerusalem
 

Photo: Annick Robert
Station 9: Jesus Falls a Third Time
 

Photo: Annick Robert
Station 10: Jesus is Stripped of His Garments
 

Photo: Annick Robert
Station 11: Jesus is Nailed to the Cross
 

Photo: Annick Robert
Station 12: Jesus Dies on The Cross
 

Photo: Jean-François Rioux
Station 13: Jesus is Taking Down From The Cross
 

Photo: Annick Robert
Station 14: Jesus id Placed in The Tomb
 

Photo: Annick Robert
Station 15: The Resurrection