Pope Benedict approves sainthood for Montreal’s Brother André

[Loboto-Me]

thestar.com/news/world/article/768070–pope-benedict-approves-sainthood-for-montreal-s-brother-andre

I’m so glad to hear this. It’s also cool to know that someone in my family tree will be a saint. Brother Andre was my great grandfather’s cousin, and if you saw pictures of my great grandfather you’d swear they were actually brothers.

 

[doanli]

That’s wonderful, I’m very happy for you all!

 

[fabricdragon]

how wonderful!
and i assume you will ask your relative to intercede for your family? how glorious an example to have for you and yoru family…

 

[thereseozi]

I pray to Brother Andre all the time!
Thank you for letting us know about his approval for sainthood!
I’m also excited for you and your family, that is so cool to be related to Brother Andre!

 

[Soutane]

Is Brother Andre our first native born Canadian Saint?

 

[Phemie]

Is Brother Andre our first native born Canadian Saint?

No, that honour goes to Marie-Marguerite d’Youville, born in Varennes, Québec, in 1701. She founded the Sisters of Charity (Grey Nuns) of Montreal. She was canonized in 1990.

 

[Soutane]

No, that honour goes to Marie-Marguerite d’Youville, born in Varennes, Québec, in 1701. She founded the Sisters of Charity (Grey Nuns) of Montreal. She was canonized in 1990.

many thanks

 

[argio]

Since before my marriage 25 years ago, the Congregation of Holy Cross, founded by soon-to-be St. Andre, is near and dear to my heart, especially several Brothers in the SW Province. This is great news!

 

[Stjudeprayforus]

thestar.com/news/world/article/768070–pope-benedict-approves-sainthood-for-montreal-s-brother-andre

I’m so glad to hear this. It’s also cool to know that someone in my family tree will be a saint. Brother Andre was my great grandfather’s cousin, and if you saw pictures of my great grandfather you’d swear they were actually brothers.

WOW!! That is so awesome! HOW PROUD YOU MUST BE!!!