Andre has been a saint since October 17, 2010, but has not been given any patronages at this time. Not all saints are patron saints.
Blessed Andre Bessette's feastday is January 6th.
They are not related.
Brother André is the patron saint of the sick, the impoverished, and those in need of healing. He is particularly known for his devotion to Saint Joseph and his contribution to the construction of the Saint Joseph's Oratory in Montreal, Canada.
Brother Andre died on January 6, 1937, Montreal, Canada.
His father was Isaac Bessette, a carpenter and lumberman, and his mother, Clothilde Foisy Bessette.
St. Blaise is the patron saint of: against coughs against goitres against throat diseases against whooping cough against wild beasts animals builders carvers construction workers healthy throats stonecutters veterinarians wool-combers wool weavers Dalmatia Anguillara Sabazia, Italy Bovolone, Italy Camastra, Sicily, Italy Cassano allo Ionio, Italy Castellania, Italy Doues, Italy Dubrovnik, Croatia Militello, Sicily, Italy Montecatini Val di Cecina, Italy Palombara Sabina, Italy Pietrasanta, Italy Sacrofano, Italy
Saint Andre Bessette from Canada was canonized on October 17, 2010.
because he was old
Blessed Camila Battista da Varano, Blessed Mary Mackillop, Blessed Giulia Salzano, Blessed Juana Josefa Cipitria Barriola, Blessed Andre Bessette, and Blessed Stanislaw Soltis will all be Canonized October 17, 2010.
Brother Andre Bessette of Canada was canonized by Pope Benedict on October 17, 2010.
January 6 is the feast of St. Andre.
He was canonized on October 17, 2010, by Pope Benedict XVI.