Laying the first stone décembre 1935 (≈ 1935)
Construction begins by Canon Monsanglant
4 octobre 1936
Church Consecration
Church Consecration 4 octobre 1936 (≈ 1936)
Ceremony chaired by Bishop Roland-Gosselin
années 1960
Erection of the parish
Erection of the parish années 1960 (≈ 1960)
Extension to four neighbouring municipalities
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Key figures
Chanoine Monsanglant - Curé de Gagny (1927-1948)
Initiator and builder of the church
Mgr Roland-Gosselin - Bishop of Versailles
Consecrated the church in 1936
Origin and history
The church Sainte-Bernadette is a Catholic religious building located in the Seine-Saint-Denis department of Montfermeil in Gagny. Its construction was initiated by Canon Monsanglant, parish priest of Gagny from 1927 to 1948, who laid the first stone in December 1935. The building was officially consecrated on October 4, 1936 by Bishop Roland-Gosselin, then bishop of Versailles. This place of worship is distinguished by its architecture decorated with stained glass representing Joan of Arc, adding a historical and artistic dimension to its spiritual character.
The parish of Sainte-Bernadette was erected in the 1960s, extending beyond Gagny to include the neighbouring communes of Clichy-sous-Bois, Le Raincy and Montfermeil. This geographical particularity reflects a religious organization adapted to the growing urbanization of the Paris region during this period. The church thus embodies a heritage that is both local and shared, marking the cultural and spiritual landscape of eastern francilian.
The canon Monsanglant, the central figure of this project, marked the history of Gagny with his pastoral commitment and his role in the realization of this building. The consecration by Bishop Roland-Gosselin, bishop of Versailles, underlines the diocesan importance of this church, which today remains a gathering place for the faithful of several communes. The stained glass windows dedicated to Jeanne d'Arc, a national symbol and spiritual figure, reinforce the link between religious heritage and collective memory.
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