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December 20, 2023

World of crèches at home at the Oratory

This is a creche which was among the vast collection of 1,000 crèches collected over the years at Montreal’s St. Joseph’s Oratory.

St. Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal is home to not only the heart of St. Brother André Bessette but also to a collection of close to 1,000 crèches gathered from every corner of the world.

Published in Christmas
December 18, 2019

The world of creche

An indigenous creche scene. Nancy Mallett has been collecting creches from all over the world for an annual exhibit.

It’s amazing how far a small, one-off special creche exhibit has come over the past two decades at St. James Cathedral in downtown Toronto.

Published in Christmas
December 19, 2015

A world of creches

Msgr. Gregory Ace has been collecting creches from around the world for more than three decades

KLEINBURG, ONT. - For more than 30 years, Msgr. Gregory Ace has been fascinated by Nativity scenes from around the world. He has collected more than 1,000 Nativity sets from 126 countries worldwide and every Advent, his pieces are displayed in schools, city halls and other churches.

Published in Christmas
December 18, 2015

Creche is reminder God saves people with love, not force, Pope says

Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus are depicted in a wooden creche

VATICAN CITY - Seeing baby Jesus in the Nativity scene reminds people that Christ uses humility and love to save the world, not impressive force or a magic wand, Pope Francis said.

Published in Faith
December 19, 2014

Tree, creche inspire all, even nonbelievers, to love, share, says Pope

A Nativity scene and Christmas tree decorate the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican Dec. 15.

VATICAN CITY - God did not come to the world with arrogance to impose His might; He offered His powerful love through a fragile child, Pope Francis said.

Published in International