Lineage of Brother Andre

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Born in France in the 17th century, the first Bessette ancestor in America came from Cahors, in the former province of Guyenne.

Jean Bessette

1642-1707

m. Anne Le Seigneur

Jean Bessette

1673-1751

m. Madeleine Plamondon

Jean-François Bessette

1714-1789

m. Josette Girard

Joseph Bessette

1753-1829

m. Françoise Barrière

Joseph Bessette

1779-1851

m. Angélique Georges

Isaac Bessette

1807-1855

m. Clotilde Foisy

1814-1857

Alfred Bessette

(Brother André)

1845-1937

A Friend - A Brother - A Saint

« The Miracle Man of Mount-Royal »

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.

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Prayer to Saint André for Healing

Saint André,

I come to you in prayer for healing.

(state your intention)

You were no stranger to illness.

Plagued by stomach problems,

you knew suffering on a daily basis,

but you never lost faith in God.

Thousands of people have sought your healing touch

as I do today.

Pray that I might be restored to health

in body, soul and mind.

With St. Joseph as my loving Protector,

strengthen my faith and give me peace

that I might accept God’s will for me

no matter what the outcome.

Amen.