Novena 2025
“Pilgrims of Hope”

In this Jubilee Year, the Novena to Saint Anne from July 17 to 25, and her feast day on July 26, are special times for us to set out on our journey as Pilgrims of Hope. This year, Father Eugene O’Reilly, C.Ss.R., will preach at the English Masses. Bishop Yvan Mathieu, s.m., will be the preacher for the Masses in French.

 

Father Eugene O’Reilly, C.Ss.R.

Affectionately known as “Red,” Father O’Reilly was born in Monaghan, Ireland, in 1944. He came to Canada with his family and later joined the Redemptorists. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Windsor, he pursued his theological studies in France and Montréal.

Fr. O’Reilly was ordained in 1972. Since 1983, he has preached Missions and Retreats to parishes, teachers, School Boards, clergy and religious communities throughout Canada and the United States. He also served in St. John’s, Newfoundland, as Pastor of the Parish. He has been Vocation Director for the Redemptorists in the Eastern Province.

Father O’Reilly completed a sabbatical year, part of which was spent at the School of Applied Theology in Berkeley, California. He has a particular interest in music and has composed several religious songs. Some of his music is included in the Catholic Book of Worship and in the Grade Four and Five Religion Programs across Canada. He has teamed up with other Redemptorists, and together they have produced five recordings.

Mission Preaching is Fr. Red’s full-time ministry, and he brings to it a ready smile, a wonderful sense of humour, and a compassionate understanding of people and the complex world in which we live.

 

You are able to rewatch the celebrations of the Novena to Saint Anne and the Feast of Saint Anne 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