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Discover the inspirational text that is offered to you on this 2nd day of the Novena to Saint Joseph.

Discover the inspirational text that is offered to you on this 1st day of the Novena to Saint Joseph.

This little-known research centre has maintained a low-key presence at the heart of the sanctuary for nearly 70 years. Discover its work dedicated to “josephology”.

Excerpts from THE FRIEND OF BROTHER ANDRÉ of Spring 2018 featuring testimonials by two religious who came to support the sanctuary’s pastoral team.

Father Charles Corso, CSC, shares a reflection as we prepare to enter the time of Lent.

A moment to contemplate a few figures of Saint Joseph, as he appears in Nativity Scenes, and on their meaning.
Read the article in French.

Few pilgrims know that back in the day, the Crypt Church, now centenarian, used to house the tomb of Saint Brother André. Read the article in French, by David Bureau.

A reflection on the meaning of Advent. Read the article in French by Father Jean-Pierre Aumont, CSC.

The Crypt Church will be one hundred years old in December 2017. Read about its Casavant Organ in the french blog article here : Un orgue centennaire.

Pope Francis invites us to the very first Wordl Day of the Poor and to lend a helping hand to those in need around us, in our everyday lives. Let’s pray and take action!

In December, we will mark the 100th anniversary of the Crypt Church of the Oratory, a place where saint Brother André prayed so often and which remains today at the heart of the shrine…

Saint Brother André was known to welcome without distinction all visitors, from the humblest to the most fortunate. He also maintained many friendships, some of which are surprising…