Notre Dame in St. Joseph County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Brother Andr้ Bessette C.S.C.
1845-1937
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 16, 2024
1. Brother Andre Bessette C.S.C. Marker
Beatified by Pope John Paul II, May 23, 1982
Canonized by Pope Benedict XVI, October 17, 2010
As porter at College Notre-Dame in Montreal Brother Andre offered hospitality to visitors
He now welcomes you to the University of Notre Dame
Brother Andre founded the Oratory of St. Joseph in Montreal which millions of people still visit
To those who sought his help he said:
"Go to Joseph"
May brother andre go with you
Donated by Charles '58 and Elizabeth Kitz
Sculpture by Rev James Flanigan C.S.C. '58, '63
Erected 1999 by Charles and Elizabeth Kitz.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is October 17, 2010.
Location. 41° 41.771′ N, 86° 14.352′ W. Marker is in Notre Dame, Indiana, in St. Joseph County. It is on Notre Dame Avenue near Holy Cross Drive, on the left when traveling north. The marker is in front of the statue of Brother Bessette, which is affixed on the south side of the Eck Visitors Center on the campus of the University
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Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana and in Greater South Bend. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cancer Survivor & Awareness Tree (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rev. Michael Dillon McCafferty, C.S.C. (approx. ผ mile away); Lou Holtz (approx. ผ mile away); Coach Frank Leahy (approx. 0.3 miles away); Edward Sorin (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ara Parseghian (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rockne, Texas (approx. 0.4 miles away); Knute Rockne (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Notre Dame.
Regarding Brother Andr้ Bessette C.S.C.. Brother Bessette was the first member of the Congregation of Holy Cross, the
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 16, 2024
2. Brother Andre Bessette statue
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1. Congregation of Holy Cross: St. Andr้ Bessette.
Excerpt: "Many people began to experience physical healings after praying with Brother Andr้, and his reputation as a healer began to spread. So many people flocked to see him that the Congregation allowed him to see sick people at a trolley station across the street. Through it all, Brother Andr้ remained humble, often seeming confused that people would lavish such praise on him. He knew that the real source of these miraculous cures was St. Josephs intercession. "(Submitted on November 28, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
2. University of Notre Dame: St. Andr้ Bessette, C.S.C. (Submitted on November 28, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographer unknown; Christ the King Catholic Church (via Wikimedia Commons)
3. St. Andre Bessette
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 28, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
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