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Bessette, André, Saint, 1845-1937

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1845 August 9 - 1937 January 6

Biographical note

Born Alfred Bessette in Mont-Saint-Grégoire, Quebec, to Isaac and Clothilde Foisy Bessette. He joined the Congregation of Holy Cross in Montreal in 1872 and received the religious name of Brother André. He primarily ministered to the sick while working as a porter at Collège Notre-Dame in Côte-des-Neiges, Quebec, and is credited with thousands of healings associated with his pious devotion to Saint Joseph. Bessette was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI in 2010, making him the first Canadian living after Confederation to be canonized.

Alternate names

Alfred, André of Montreal, Brother André, Alfred Bessette

Social Networks and Archival Context (SNAC) Identifier

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Saint André Bessette (Brother Andre), undated

 File — Box 171, Item: 1
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Statues, sculptures, bas-reliefs, plaques, triptychs, paintings, Christmas ornaments, and other decorative art media featuring Catholic imagery. The art depicts angels, the Holy Family (Jesus, Mary, and Joseph), saints, and blessings or prayers.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: undated