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Saint André Bessette
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Blessed André Bessette, better known as Brother André, was born Alfred Bessette in 1845. He took the religious name André when he joined the Congregation of the Holy Cross. Brother André served for 40 years as a porter at a secondary school in Montreal. He was greatly devoted to St. Joseph, and had the gift of healing. Brother André died in 1937 and was beatified in 1982.
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Biographical profile.
Lengthy hagiography.
Short biography and prayer.
Biographical sketch of Brother Andre, voted one of the top Catholics of the 20th century by visitors to the Daily Catholic web site.
Biographical profile.
Short biography and prayer.
Biographical sketch of Brother Andre, voted one of the top Catholics of the 20th century by visitors to the Daily Catholic web site.
Lengthy hagiography.
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