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St. André Bessette (1845–1937) was a brother of the Congregation of Holy Cross, which oversees the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. Known as a healer with a great devotion to St. Joseph, he led the effort to build Montreal’s famous Oratory of St. Joseph.

St. André Bessette: First Canadian-born saint was a healer who loved St. Joseph

Jan 6, 2025

By Jim Graves

Known as both a healer and for his devotion to St. Joseph, St. André Bessette led the effort to build... Read more

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