Bourloire du Cercle Saint-Joseph à Neuville-en-Ferrain dans le Nord

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Origin and history

The Bourloire du Cercle Saint-Joseph, located in Neuville-en-Ferrain, Hauts-de-France, is a monument built in the 3rd quarter of the 19th century. It is associated with a patronage founded by a prefectural decree of 1860, reflecting the religious and social commitment of the time. This building, now classified, was initially a house given by a parishioner, illustrating community solidarity around Catholic works.

The bourloire was listed in the Historic Monuments by order of 19 April 2006, recognizing its heritage value. Owned by an association, it maintains a strong link with its original history, marked by the education and supervision of young people through Saint Joseph's patronage. Its official address, 20 Place Roger-Salengro, confirms its anchoring in the city centre of Neuville-en-Ferrain, in the Northern Department.

The monument is part of a regional context where the Hauts-de-France, formerly Nord-Pas-de-Calais, experienced an industrial and religious boom in the 19th century. Patronages, like that of Saint Joseph, played a key role in social structuring, offering young people activities supervised by the Church. The bourloire, as a gathering place, symbolizes this dynamic between faith, education and community life.

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