Saint-Joseph's Oratory

• Montreal church says people ignited a flare, not a fire, at famous shrine

  A video that circulated on social media seemed to show people playing drums and chanting around a fire on the steps pf Saint Joseph's Oratory. It was initially thought to be fake.

  Canada

  Sep 6, 2023
  
• Montreal Oratory says no fire or noise reported, believes social media video is fake

  The video, which has circulated on social media, appears to show people playing drums and chanting north African soccer cheers around a fire on the church's front steps.

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  Sep 4, 2023
  
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• Man found not responsible in stabbing of priest at St. Joseph’s Oratory

  A man charged with stabbing a Catholic priest during a mass at Montreal's St. Joseph's Oratory has been found not criminally responsible.

  Crime

  Jul 4, 2019
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• Supreme Court of Canada allows suit against St. Joseph’s Oratory over abuse allegations

  The high court today upheld a Quebec Court of Appeal ruling allowing the suit to proceed against the oratory and the Congregation of Holy Cross for alleged sexual abuse.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2019
• Man accused in stabbing of Montreal priest sent for psychiatric evaluation

  Vlad Cristian Eremia will spend 30 days at Montreal's Pinel Institute for an assessment of his level of criminal responsibility in connection with the stabbing of a priest at Saint Joseph's Oratory.

  Canada

  Mar 25, 2019
• Priest stabbed during mass at Montreal oratory leaves hospital, suspect charged

  Vlad Christian Eremia was charged with attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the stabbing of Father Claude Grou.

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2019
• Priest transported to hospital after stabbing at Saint Joseph’s Oratory

  A priest from Saint Joseph’s Oratory has been transported to hospital after suffering stab wounds.

  Crime

  Mar 22, 2019
• 5 Montreal stories guaranteed to make you smile this week: June 8

  Who would have thought the pop and fizz of a Fanta bottle could ignite such strong memories?

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2018
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• St. Joseph’s Oratory appeals to be excluded from sexual assault class action

  The Quebec Court of Appeal had allowed the suit against the oratory and the Congregation of Holy Cross for alleged sexual abuse.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2018
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• Court authorizes new class action against Catholic congregation in Quebec

  The decision overturns a 2015 Superior Court of Quebec ruling rejecting the class action request.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2017