A family’s unwavering faith built Notre-Dame de toute Bonté. This wasn’t just a statue’s creation. It’s a testament to hope and divine intervention.
In 1887 Roubaix’s Saint Jean-Baptiste church witnessed a miracle. A young girl gravely ill was prayed for. Her parents learned of a miraculous statue in Chateauponsac. This statue was known as Notre-Dame de toute Bonté. They prayed fervently. The child unexpectedly recovered.
In gratitude the family donated a replica of the Chateauponsac statue. This replica became the heart of a growing devotion. Roubaix’s faithful sought Notre-Dame de toute Bonté for healing and protection.
During World War II bombs fell near the Hameau du Raverdy. Miraculously no one died. The church and the statue remained unharmed. This was seen as Notre-Dame de toute Bonté’s divine protection. Another time a fire threatened homes. The priest prayed to Notre-Dame de toute Bonté. The wind shifted saving the houses and inhabitants.
After the war a bronze statue was erected. Achille Vilquin the sculptor crafted this magnificent piece. It stands in the Place du Travail. Every August 15th the Roubaisiens celebrate the Assumption. They hold a procession honoring Notre-Dame de toute Bonté. The statue from Saint-Jean-Baptiste church joins its twin in the Place du Travail.
This simple act of faith blossomed into a lasting legacy. Notre-Dame de toute Bonté continues to inspire faith and hope. It reminds us that even in the darkest times miracles can happen. The story of Notre-Dame de toute Bonté is a story of faith hope and divine intervention. It is a tale woven into the fabric of Roubaix. This is a story you’ll remember long after you leave.