Iris "Frere Andre"
Hybridizer by M. Elaine Bessette, R., 1996
Blossoming: late May, early June
Hybridizer by M. Elaine Bessette, R., 1996
Blossoming: late May, early June
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| Canonization of Brother André |
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 Photo: Les Archives de l'Oratoire Saint-Joseph |
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Brother André founded Saint Joseph's Oratory, He is it soul, it is he who gives inspiration and meaning to this legacy which elicits such enthousiam here in Canada, and increasingly around the world. The story of the shrine is still being written and it is our great pleasure to be its authors and eye withnesses.
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| Events for the Canonization of Brother André |
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| Tickets for persons with disabilities - Olympic Stadium - October 30, 2010 |
| Spaces are reserved exclusively for persons with disabilities (wheelchairs, etc.) and those accompanying them. |
| IMPORTANT: Regardless of where you buy your ticket, please inform the ticket agent if the ticket is for a person with a wheelchair. |
| Here is some useful information to help you plan your stay in Montreal on October 16 and 17 or from October 29 to 31, 2010 (PDF), click here |
| During those two week-ends Visitor Book - For pilgrims to sign and give witness - Become a part of history! |
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All-Night Prayer Vigil in the Crypt Church of Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal the night of October 16 to 17, 2010 |
| 7:30 p.m. | Usual Saturday evening Mass | |
| 8:45 p.m. | Lucenarium: Candlelight Prayer Led by Father Patrick Celier, CSC Organ: Philippe Bélanger Song leader: Berthier Denys Musical accompaniment, Collège Notre-Dame and Grand Séminaire |
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9:30 p.m. |
Brother André, A Friend led by the Office for Family Life and other groups of the Archdiocese of Montréal under the direction of Mgr. André Gazaille Information: agazaille@diocecsemontreal.org |
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10:30 p.m. |
Brother André, A Brother led by the Joint CSC Committee on Vocational Recruitement, under the direction of Rachel Jetté, CSC and Denis Prescott, CSC |
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11:30 p.m. |
Prayer in the style of the Monastry of Taizé led by Sébastien Doane |
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12:30 a.m. |
Brother André, A Saint Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and prayer led by Claudel Petit-Homme, CSC, and young adults of the Communauté Basile-Moreau, in French and Creole featuring the sayings of Brother André. |
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1:30 a.m. |
Brother André, A Saint led by La Famille Marie-Lajeunesse de Sherbrooke under the direction of Brother Emmanuel Potin. Information: Tel.: 819 820-1500 Email: famille@marie-jeunesse.org |
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2:30 a.m. |
Brother André, a man of prayer Celebration of the Office of Lauds by the Monastic Fraternity of Jerusalem (to be confirmed) |
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3:30 a.m. |
Prayer tour within the Oratory from the tomb, to the heart of Brother André, to the basilica |
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4:00 a.m. |
Live broadcast of the canonization of Brother André, direct from Saint Peter's Square in Rome. |
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Sunday, October 17, 2010 |
| 4 a.m. [hour of Montreal] |
The Rite of Canonization of Blessed Brother André, live broadcast from St. Peter's Square in Rome. Large screen projection in the crypt church |
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6 a.m. |
Shared breakfast at the Food Service in the Pilgrim Services Center |
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| During the day and through the evening |
• Guided tours; all masses in the Basilica according to the regular schedule; except for the mass in English at 11:15 a.m. in the crypt church • Prayer at Brother André's tomb and heart, and in the original chapel • An invitation to visit the new exhibit in the Oratory Museum: ''Brother André - The Saint of Mount Royal'' • An open house at various religious sites in Montréal in collaboration with the Montréal archidiocese (to be determined) |
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| 11 a.m. | Solemn mass in the Basilica with Les Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal. • Blessing of an icon of Saint Brother André, in the presence of the iconographer who lives in Brother André's home diocese, Saint-Hyacinthe. |
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1:30 p.m. |
Chamber music concert in the crypt church |
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2:30 p.m. |
Carillon recital at the Pilgrims Services Center - Program, click here |
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3:30 p.m. |
Organ concert in the Basilica - Program, click here |
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7:30 p.m. |
Mass in the Basilica and procession to the original chapel for the installation of Saint Brother André's icon |
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October 29-31, 2010 |
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Friday, October 29, 2010 |
| During the day |
| • Guided tours, masses according to the regular time, prayer times • Prayer at Brother André's tomb and heart, and in the original chapel • An invitation to visit the new exhibit in the Oratory Museum: ''Brother André - The Saint of Mount Royal'' • An open house at various religious sites in Montréal in collaboration with the Montréal archidiocese (to be determined) |
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7:30 p.m. |
Mass in the crypt church |
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8:30 p.m. |
The Way of the Cross to be held in the crypt church |
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Saturday, October 30, 2010 |
| During the morning and the evening |
| • Guided tours, masses according to the regular time, prayer times • Prayers at Brother André's tomb and heart, and in the original chapel • An invitation to visit the new exhibit in the Oratory Museum: ''Brother André - The Saint of Mount Royal'' • An open house at various religious sites in Montréal in collaboration with the Montréal archidiocese (to be determined) |
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| 2 p.m. | Everything takes place at the Montreal Olympic Stadium Thanksgiving Mass Celebration Bring a white kerchief or scarf so that you too can express your joy during the festivies of the solemn mass. This event wil be televised on the Réseau de l'Information (RDI) and the Internet across Canada...and across the world! The doors of the Olympic Stadium will open at noon (12 p.m.) October 30, 2010. For security reasons, no bags or backpacks will be allowed beyond the entry hall. If you would will like to chech them, there will be a secured commercial Check Room available. No food or drink will be allowed inside the Olympic Stadium. Food service, in the form of snacks, will be available before the mass. People who would like to eat lunch before the mass will have their choice of the many restaurants on the nearby Rue Sherbrooke. |
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Sunday, October 31, 2010 |
| During the day |
| • Guided tours, masses according to the regular time, prayer times • Prayers at Brother André's tomb and heart, and in the original chapel • An invitation to visit the new exhibit in the Oratory Museum: ''Brother André - The Saint of Mount Royal'' • An open house at various religious sites in Montréal in collaboration with the Montréal archidiocese (to be determined) |
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11 a.m. |
Solemn mass in the Basilica with Les Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal |
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Honoring members of the great family of Brother André during the 11 a.m. mass in the Basilica and the 11:15 a.m. in the Crypt Church. To become part of this gathering, call 514 733-8211 and ask for the Secretariat for the Canonization of Brother André. Or you can also send us an email at canonisationfrereandre@osj.qc.ca Take advantage of this unique opportunity ! |
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1:30p.m. |
Chamber music concert in the crypt church |
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2:30 p.m. |
Carillon recital at the Pilgrims Services Center - Program, click here |
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3 p.m. |
Scriptural Prayer Service led by families |
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3:30 p.m. |
Organ concert in the Basilica - Program, click here |
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During these special events discover our new publications, |
| Information |
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Secretariat for the Canonization of Brother André |
Diocese of Montréal Email: www.diocesemontreal.org |
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| A number of hotels in Montreal will be offering special reduced-rate packages for the weekend of October 29-31, 2010 A rendez-vous with Saint Brother André |
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Near Olympic Stadium |
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Downtown Montreal |
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Information 7655, boul. Décarie Montréal (Qc) H4P 2H2 Canada Telephone: 514 731-7701 Fax: 514 731-7158 Toll free number: 1 800 361-5419 info@hotelrubyfoos.com www.hotelrubyfoos.com Near Saint Joseph's Oratory |
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| Travel Packages - Rome and Montréal |
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| Pilgrimage to Rome, October 14 to October 21, 2010, click here | |
| Complete Program (PDF), click here | |
| Information and inscription Telephone: 514 374-7965 Free toll: 1 866-331-7986 www.spiritiours.com |
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Montréal - A rendez-vous with Brother André October 28th to November 1st, 2010 (PDF), click here |
| Registration Form (PDF), click here |
| Information and inscription Telephone: 514 374-7965 Free toll: 1 866-331-7986 www.spiritiours.com |
 Photo André Tremblay |
A Most Humble Man Prepares to Climb to the Heights |
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In his Letter to the Romans, St. Paul seems to speak wisely about true humility when he counsels, “I want to urge each one among you not to exaggerate your real importance. Each of you must judge yourself soberly by the standard of the faith God has given you.” (Romans 12:3)
That is how I estimate Brother Andre's humility. In his case, there's nothing of false humility in which the person downgrades himself or presents herself as beneath others. As a man of true humility, Brother Andre made an accurate inventory of the gifts God had given him. His humility was that of a solid person, someone who didn't have to prove his standing before others. Brother Andre didn't need any fancy titles; he understood those words of Jesus which said that the greatest among you is the one who serves the others.
To be on the heights, the ultimate recognition that the Catholic Church can bestow upon one of its own was certainly not part of his “career planning!” From atop his station, Brother Andre doesn't really want to attract attention toward himself. Rather, he invites us to make our life a life of service and love.
Brother Andre will be standing on high as a witness who urges us to turn to Saint Joseph, his friend. Brother Andre can now better than ever rouse us to embrace this God of love toward whom all honor and glory be raised.
Father Claude Grou, CSC.
Recteur |
| Press Review |
| August 26, 2010 |
| The Downtown Chapel is happy to announce the upcoming cannonization of Blessed Brother Andre Bessette, C.S.C., the first member of the Congregation of Holy Cross to be named a saint. As a parish community of hope and healing, we model our ministries after Brother Andre, physically opening our doors daily to the needs of others - responding to that need with our prayers and hospitality. Reflecting on the announcement, a parishioner recently commented: "We've come to know Brother Andre here at the doors of the Downtown Chapel." |
| http://www.downtownchapel.org/andre.html |
| August 26, 2010 - telegraph-Journal - Erin Dwyer |
| The woman who cared for others for a century. Celebration: Former nurse who once Brother André, hepburn, marks her 105th birthday, click here |
| July 23, 2010 - Seaway News - Cornwall Express |
| ''Brother André of Montréal to be Canonized'' by Joel D. Herrington |
| July 4, 2010 - theday.com - Connecticut |
| ''From millwork to miracle worker: Brother André to become saint'', by Megan Bard - Publication : The Day |
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| '' Touched by a saint '', by Michael Peeling |
| Friday, February 19, 2010 Announcement 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 Message from the Superior General of Congregation of Holy Cross Father Hugh Cleary, CSC Blessed Brother André become a universal figure, (PDF), click here Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper, click here Message from the Congregation of Holy Cross in United States, Notre Dame, Indiana (PDF), click here |
| More information on Canonization of Brother André |
| December 19, 2009 Press Release. (PDF) Benedict XVI confirms a miraculous healing due to the intercession of Brother André, click here. |
| October 17, 2009 Press Release. (PDF) Theological Commission. Cause for Canonization of Brother André: a New Stage has been completed. The Theological Commission Renders a Positive and Unanimous Judgement, click here. |
| Information Facts (PDF) |
- Looking towards the canonization of Brother André. The Main Phases of a long and Thorough Process. - Canonization. A Significant Event for the Universal Catholic Church. - Biographical Notes. Brother André (Alfred Bessette) 1845-1937. - A Spiritual Heritage To Hand on. - A few highlights of Saint Joseph's Oratory history. - The Congregation of Holy Cross. - Saints of the Canadian Church |
| Media Center, click here You'll need a username and password from Ms. Danielle Decelles. |
Telephone: 514 733-8211, ext. 2711 Cell.: 514 264-1764 Fax: 514 733-1461 Email: ddecelles@osj.qc.ca |
| Texts from THE ORATORY |
| A Scientifically Unexplainable Healing, Interview conducted by Nathalie Dumas, THE ORATORY, May - June 2009, Vol. 83, No. 3, p. 7-10 Dumas, Nathalie, The Cause for Canonization of Brother André. A Well-Guarded Secret, THE ORATORY, September - October 2008, Vol. 82, No. 5, p. 7-9. Lafrenière, Bernard, Brother André: Steps to Canonization, THE ORATORY, September-October 2008, Vol. 82, No. 5, p. 10-12 Questions and Answers about the Cause. Excerpts from an interview with Bernard Lafrenière, CSC, vice-postulator for the Cause of Brother André (1975 to 1994); published in L'Oratoire magazine in the issue of September-October 1994, pages 20-21. |