Église Saint-Jean Bosco
In France, Église Saint-Jean Bosco presents a clean rectangular form and bright façade without a traditional bell tower. That plain outline makes its break with church tradition immediately visible. Pierre Kuhry designed the building and worked with parishioners who helped bring the plans into reality. Opened in December 1972, it reflects Vatican II ideas about an open, practical church. Prayer shares the building with neighbourhood life, because local residents needed a place to meet.
Since 1987, Ramadan prayer has welcomed Muslim neighbours here each year. This hospitality has created an enduring exchange across religious communities. Inside, vertical bands of colourful stained glass bring shifting light across the interior. Philippe Simonin, a parish member, created the windows in 1991. Even the exterior cross carries a story: parishioners pressed for it after debate over the absent tower.
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