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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

Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, Montreal.

Catholic priest in Montreal stabbed during Mass

Mar 22, 2019

A Catholic priest in Montreal is in stable condition after being stabbed during Friday morning Mass. One suspect has been... Read more

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