Thirteen years of Sainthood

On this day a humble Holy Cross brother (Friend of St. Joseph & Moreau) Br. Andre Bassette was declared a Saint by Pope Benedict XVI. Brother André, born Alfred Bessette on Aug. 9, 1845 in St-Gregoire-d'Iberville and orphaned at age 12, has been credited with thousands of miracle healings. He is known as the miracle man of Montreal and the modern-day Canada's first saint. He built what was, at the time, a simple little shrine to honour of St. Joseph.

He is the founder of St. Joseph's Oratory and was credited with healing miracles before his death in 1937. Brother Andre's life teaches us humility and shows us the power of faith and the importance of concern for the sick and others in need. Are you looking for a Saint to pray to for healing. In words of Saint Br. Andre "Go to Joseph" read a Comic Book about Br. Andre's life