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On
February 19, 2010, Pope Benedict XVI announced in the presence
of a gathering of Cardinals in the Apostolic Palace of Vatican
City that Blessed Brother André Bessette, C.S.C.,
will be proclaimed a Saint in the Catholic Church.
The
canonization will take place in Rome on Sunday, October
17, 2010.
Brother
André will be the first member of the Congregation
of Holy Cross to be declared a Saint. Known as the "Miracle
Man of Montreal" for his many healings, Brother
Andre' is also the founder of Saint Joseph's Oratory in
Montreal, the world's largest shrine dedicated to the patron
saint of the Universal Church.
On
the impending canonization, Rev. Hugh Cleary, C.S.C. Superior
General of the Congregation of Holy Cross, stated: What
a grace for our religious family, to count among its ranks
such a model of the Christian life offered to the world,
a true inspiration for a welcoming, compassionate presence.
Such good news!"
*Trip
to Rome for Canonization Brochure adobe
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*Trip
to Rome Registration Form adobe
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*Blessed Brother André Bessete, C.S.C.
adobe
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*St. Joseph's Oratory adobe
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