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

 


 

Schedules - Summer Activities 2011

 


All summer long, our guides will be standing by to welcome you and help you discover the beauties end the attractions at Saint Joseph Oratory.

You can meet them at the information kiosk.

It's open daily from
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Welcome one and all!
Information
Visitor and Pilgrim Services
Tel.: 733-8211
Email: pelerinage@osj.qc.ca




Visits and Exhibits

Exhibit: The Saint of Mount Royal

At the Oratory Museum; Open daily from 10 AM to 4:30 PM
Don't miss our famous exhibit of nativity scenes from around the world!

Admission fees apply; special family and group rates by reservation:

Visitor and Pilgrim Services :
Tel.: 514 733-8211
Email: pelerinage@osj.qc.ca

 

The Gardens of the Way of the Cross

These beautiful, original gardens are open to visitors.
A slice of paradise in the heart of the shrine!

Open all summer from 7:30 AM to 9 PM (June 15 to September 5)


Carillon
Regular recitals
Andrée-Anne Doane
Titular Carillonist at Saint Joseph's Oratory

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, at 12 PM and 3 PM

Saturdays at 12 PM and 2:30 PM
Sundays at 12:15 PM and 2:30 PM



Summer carillon concerts
45-minute recitals at 2:30 PM
July 3
Frans Haagen, Almelo, Netherlands
July 10
Stefano Colletti, Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, France
July 17
Eddy Marien, Melchelen, Belgium
August 7
Jonathan Hébert and Andrée-Anne Doane, Québec, Canada




August - Month of Saint Brother André

All activities will be conducted in French unless otherwise noted

Sunday, August 7, 14 and 21

• Guided tours at 10 AM, 1:30 PM and 3 PM

• Scriptural prayer dedicated to Brother André, at 3 PM (except on August 21)

• Showing of documentaries on Brother André

• Veneration of the Relic of Saint Brother André


Happy birthday, Brother André!

Tuesday, August 9

Free admission to the Oratory Museum.
Thankskiving masses in honour of Saint Brother André's birthday.

Mass in English at 12:15 PM

Candlelight processionnal after the 7:30 PM mass.

Prayers and music with actress Rita Lafontaine and her guests

Sunday, August 21, at 2 PM

Reading of prayers from the book; Prier avec le frère André
in the Crypt Church

Annual Pilgrimage to Mont-Saint-Grégoire,
Brother André's birthplace

Sunday, August 28

Traditional pilgrimage to the birthplace of Brother André.
Departure from the Oratory by bus at 9:30 AM; return around 4 PM.
Mass at the parish church of Mont-Saint-Grégoire at 11 AM.

Tickets on sale at the Information and Blessings Office.


Information
The Visitor and Pilgrim Services Office
514 733-8211 or pelerinage@osj.qc.ca,



Photo: Nathalie Dumas


 


Schedules and fees are subject to change
without notice.

Please be sure to check them when you make your
reservation with Visitor and Pilgrim Services.

Thank you for your understanding.