Église Sainte-Bernadette

Religion · by Bernard Pierre · 1933

place du Maréchal-Leclerc, Digoin, France

The Sainte-Bernadette Church, proposed in 1933 by Father Duchassin, addresses the growing population of Digoin, driven by industrial expansion in ceramics. Located in the poorly serviced Diérette neighborhood, the church serves as both a place of worship and a venue for public gatherings and cultural events. The project was realized through community support, including land donations and labor contributions, particularly from immigrant workers employed in the local ceramics industry. This initiative reflects the community's effort to foster social and cultural connections within this working-class area.

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