Novena 2023
Rewatch the Novena to Saint Anne 2023...
Rewatch the Novena to Saint Anne 2023...
Without a doubt, the Shrine is what it is today thanks to Good Saint Anne and to the great generosity of the pilgrims.
Make a donationThe Secretariat of the Shrine is the link between pilgrims, group organizers, tour operators, benefactors and other departments at the Shrine.
At the doors of Old Quebec, the Côte-de-Beaupré reveals its rich landscapes alongside the St. Lawrence River, Montmorency Falls at Mont-Sainte-Anne, and on to Cap Tourmente.
Come live the Novena and the Feast Day of Saint Anne from July 17 to 26...
Paintings, mosaics, stained glass windows, stone and wooden sculptures reveal the extraordinary beauty and history of the Shrine, and the important role that it continues to play in the faith of the people.
Learn moreHistorically speaking, we know very little about Saint Anne. The Bible says nothing about her, whereas other writings that circulated in the early Church speak about her at great length.
Learn moreWhat is more beautiful than the human look, than this expression and this sensitivity of our face? The gaze reveals. It is sometimes luminous and mysterious, soft and peaceful, charming and loving, joyful and playful, sad and suffering, deep and meditative. Much more, it is a reflection of my interior, of who I am, an opening to my heart.
Many artists throughout the ages have depicted the Gospel scene where Jesus is surrounded by children and blesses them. These paintings are often filled with tenderness, they touch us and arouse our emotions as they remind us of the innocence of children and the kindness that we associate with Jesus. However, the Gospel writers who recounted this story wanted something more than to simply move their readers or make them smile. They wanted to shake us out of our complacency and challenge us to reflect on our vision of the world, of ourselves and of God.