Saint Brother André
Saint André Bessette was fondly known as Saint Brother André. Born in Québec in 1845, Canada, he was a Religious Brother of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Humble servant of God, he had much devotion to Saint Joseph, and he built the largest Church dedicated to Saint Joseph in the world which is situated in Montréal. He died in 1937 and he was canonized Saint in 2010. Millions of people visit the tomb of Saint Brother André and receive many favors from God through his intercession.
CANONIZATION
MAJOR RELIC OF SAINT BROTHER ANDRE
GENERAL HISTORY The cult of relics dates to the first centuries after Jesus Christ, a period from which the veneration of the
Saint Brother Andre (Saint Andre Bessette 1845-1937)
At birth his name was Alfred. He was born on August 9, 1845 in Mont-Saint-Grégoire. Issac Bessette and Clothilde Foisy were his
PRAYERS TO St. André
NOVENA TO SAINT BROTHER ANDRE
Saint Brother André’s life in a nutshell Alfred Bessette, known as Saint Brother André, is born on August 9, 1845, in
LITANY OF BROTHER ANDRE
A Litany of Brother Andre’s Own Words After each sentence, pray or sing this response: Saint Andre, pray for us. “You
ANDRE, MY BROTHER (Prayer)
Andre, my brother… You knew how to pray… in the midst of your tasks, in the quiet of the night, deep in
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NOVENA TO SAINT BROTHER ANDRE
Saint Brother André’s life in a nutshell
Alfred Bessette, known as Saint Brother André, is born on August 9
WHY DO CATHOLICS VENERATE RELICS ?
Relics include the physical remains of a saint as well as other objects which have been “sanctified” by being touched
SAINT BROTHER ANDRE – HOPE FOR THE SICK
A PATH OF HOPE
May Saint Brother André be a source of inspiration and hope for each of us at
MAJOR RELIC OF SAINT BROTHER ANDRE
GENERAL HISTORY
The cult of relics dates to the first centuries after Jesus Christ, a period from which the veneration
PATRON SAINT OF FAMILY CAREGIVERS
Canadian bishops bestowed upon Saint Brother André the title of Patron Saint of Family Caregivers in Canada on September 30
