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A major relic of St. Brother André is making its first appearance outside Quebec later this month as a precursor to a major tour planned for the 10th anniversary of the canonization of the Canadian saint.

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It was eight years ago this week that CanadaƵapp Br. André Bessette was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI. The humble Holy Cross brother who was instrumental in the construction of St. JosephƵapp Oratory in Montreal died Jan. 6, 1937 at the age of 91. Over his remarkable life and in the years since, he has been credited with many miraculous healings. During the six days after his death, up to a million people filed past his coffin, surrounded by hundreds of crutches and canes from pilgrims who attested to his gifts. Here is an excerpt from The Register of Jan. 21, 1937:


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crstaff@catholicregister.org (Catholic Register Staff) Features Mon, 15 Oct 2018 11:43:15 -0400
The Register Archive: One day in the incredible life of Saint Brother André /item/26652-the-register-archive-one-day-in-the-incredible-life-of-saint-brother-andre /item/26652-the-register-archive-one-day-in-the-incredible-life-of-saint-brother-andre

As The Catholic Register marks its 125th year, we will dig into our archive to unearth interesting stories from the pages of the past. This week, we revisit St. André Bessette, the humble Holy Cross brother who was the prime mover in the building of St. JosephƵapp Oratory in Montreal and is credited with countless healings through his devotion to St. Joseph. He died on Jan. 6, 1937 (his feast day is Jan. 7) at the age of 91 and was made a saint in 2010. The following article appeared in The Catholic Register on Aug. 25, 1927, shortly after Br. André turned 83 years old.

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crstaff@catholicregister.org (Catholic Register Staff) Features Thu, 11 Jan 2018 10:11:13 -0500
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Brother André Salt and LightTORONTO - Every time Sébastian Lacroix visits St. JosephƵapp Oratory in Montreal, he pays a visit to the Votive Chapel.

“Just being there for me is inspiring and you realize thereƵapp a big story to tell: the story of Brother André but also Brother AndréƵapp dream that continues today,” he said, referring to the soon-to-be canonized CanadianƵapp dream of building the Oratory.

Brother AndréƵapp story is captured in two documentaries (an English and French version) created by that offer a biographical look at Brother AndréƵapp life and legacy in time for his Oct. 17 canonization, said Lacroix, producer of the French version.

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vanessa@catholicregister.org (Vanessa Santilli-Raimondo, The Catholic Register) Brother André Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:02:49 -0400