A Donation to Saint Joseph
As part of the exhibit Saint Joseph Like Montréal, the Oratory Museum presents, for the first time, a statuette of Saint Joseph courtesy of a donation by the Sisters of Charity of Montreal. Read the full article in French here.
Two new exhibitions to discover
The Oratory Museum is once again open to the public! Discover its two new exhibitions…
Saint Patrick at Saint Joseph’s Oratory
On the eve of the feast of the patron saint of Ireland, let’s see what our archives tell us about the Irish presence in the shrine…
From Friends to Associates…
Brother André’s passing on January 6, 1937, sent shockwaves through Quebec society. It also spawned a support network for the continuation of his work, which is still in operation today… Read the full article in French.
Remembering January 6, 1937
Eighty years ago, on January 6, 1937, Brother André’s passing made headlines in all the papers.
Christmas Theatre at the Oratory
A preview of our Archives Center’s record of theatrical activities by Father Émile Legault, CSC and the Jongleurs de la Montagne troup… Article in French only available here
A Family Treasure
The Bessette family tree in Canada and the United States has many branches, with a common ancestor: Jean Bessette said Brise-tout who married Anne Le Seigneur on July 3, 1668. So what branch does the Higgins Family belong to?
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