More than seventy years after his death in 1937, this humble member of the Congregation of Holy Cross remains beloved for his mercy to the sick, his devotion to St. Joseph, and his role in the construction of the majestic Oratory of St. Joseph in Montreal- a place of pilgrimage for millions each year.

Saint Andre Bessette , C.S.C. was canonized on October 17, 2010. He is the first member of the Congregation of Holy Cross to become a saint.