Novena 2026

“Do not fear, for I am with you”

(Isaie 41, 10)

The Novena to Saint Anne, from July 17 to 25, and her Feast Day on July 26, are always grace-filled times for us to set out on our journey as pilgrims.   

This year, Father Anthony Bidgood, C.Ss.R. will preach at the English Masses. For the French Novena, a team of nine priests will share the preaching. Welcome to all!

Father Anthony Bidgood, C.Ss.R.
Father Tony was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, on September 14, 1971. He studied at Memorial University of Newfoundland, where, in 1994, he received a Bachelor of Arts (Honours). He continued his studies at the Toronto School of Theology (University of Toronto), where he received a Master of Divinity in 2000 and a Master of Theology in 2020. He has also studied Clinical Pastoral Education and is a Certified Spiritual Care Practitioner.

He was ordained as a Redemptorist priest in 2007 at St. Teresa’s Church in St. John’s. Since becoming a priest, Father Tony has served in various parishes in Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland, and has been working in St. John’s since 2011. Along with his ministry at St Teresa’s Parish, he is currently a professor of Pastoral Studies at Queen’s College in St. John’s, a chaplain with the Newfoundland Health Services, and the coordinator for the Redemptorist Adult Faith Formation Team.

Father Tony enjoys hiking, reading, cooking, travelling, the arts, and spending time with family and friends.

 

 

You may follow the Celebrations LIVE of the Novena to Saint Anne and the Feast of Saint Anne on our Web Site and on our Facebook page:

https://sanctuairesainteanne.org/pages/vimeo-en-direct

https://www.facebook.com/sanctuairesainteanne.org/

 You may also rewatch the Celebrations on our Vimeo channel: VIMEO.

information:
Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré

10018 Royale Avenue QC G0A3C0
Telephone: 418-827-3782, extension 2700
Email: secretariat@sanctuairesainteanne.org