Joseph: The Faithful and Wise Servant, a reflection by Bishop William McGrattan

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Bishop William McGrattan

The seasons of Advent and Christmas seem to come so quickly and to be filled with many activities to say the least. In the everyday planning and preparations for family and community celebrations there are inevitably certain individuals who for whatever reason go unnoticed or unrecognized. They make important contributions. They are invaluable in their […]

The Word Made Flesh – Joseph: The Faithful and Wise Servant, a reflection by Bishop William McGrattan

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Bishop William McGrattan

Remembering Br. André – Catholic Focus

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Cheridan Sanders

Host Mary Rose Bacani discovers the heart-warming stories of pilgrims who travel to Saint Joseph’s Oratory from all over the world in search of peace, holiness and healing. She also visits the Cantins, a family from Southwestern Ontario that has one of the most impressive archives of Br. André in North America.

God’s Doorkeeper: St. André of Montreal

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Cheridan Sanders

Today we celebrate the feast of St. André Bessette, our first Canadian-born saint. We invite you to watch S+L’s documentary, God’s Doorkeeper: St. André of Montreal. Discover the miracle of St. André: a life devoted to prayer and generous service to the sick and needy.

CCO Rise Up participants pack Crypt Church for special Mass

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Salt + Light Media

On Thursday December 30, 2010, the 600 participants in the CCO National Conference traveled to St. Joseph’s Oratory where a special Mass was celebrated with all of them in the Crypt Church. Bishop Paul André Durocher, Bishop of Alexandria-Cornwall, presided at the liturgy along with religious and diocesan priests from every part of Canada. Watch […]

National Post’s Holy Post Blog profiles God’s Doorkeeper

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Salt + Light Media

One of the great stories this year not only for the Canadian Church but for the Church as a whole, is the canonization of Brother André. For us at Salt + Light Television, the story is very dear to us. As most of you know, a very dedicated team of people here invested a lot […]

All Saints Day 2010 includes Canadian ‘homegrown’ saint

Monday, November 1, 2010

Laura Ieraci

MONTREAL — One new Canadian saint will be among those for whom Catholics will give thanks and to whom they will pray on All Saints Day this year. Saint Brother André, who founded St. Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal, was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI in Rome, October 17, and enthusiasm for his canonization here has […]

Olympic Stadium: Homily of Cardinal Jean-Claude Turcotte, Archbishop of Montreal

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Alessia Domanico

Photo - St. Joseph's Oratory

Prime Minister visits tomb of Saint Brother André

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Laura Ieraci

MONTREAL — Prime Minister Stephen Harper stopped in at St. Joseph’s Oratory on his way to the Olympic Stadium for the grand Canadian celebration for the canonization of Saint Brother André. He was greeted by Fr. Claude Grou, CSC, rector of the shrine that was founded by Saint Brother André more than a century ago. […]

Three sons, thanks to Brother André

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Laura Ieraci

MONTREAL — Effie Cordeiro is still in a state of sublime joy nearly two weeks after receiving the Eucharist from the Pope October 17, during the canonization Mass for Brother André. “It was awesome, amazing. I’m still trying to absorb it,” said the mother of three young adult children, whose births she and her husband, […]