The Gemma Chapel is dedicated to Saint Gemma Galgani. The Sisters of the Precious Blood ensure that the chapel is accessible to the many devotees of St. Gemma, who was canonized in 1940. Until 1997, the Passionist Sisters lived in the cloister near this chapel. Now that these sisters have left the convent to go to a care home, their work is continued by two Sisters of the Precious Blood.
The Gemma Chapel is one of the wonder locations on the Route full of Wonder . During this cycling route through the Grensmaasvallei, more than 30 locations can be visited digitally when they are not open to the public. Curious about the stories or take a look inside? View the 360-degree tour.
Stained glass windows
When the chapel was completed, Joep Nicolas, maker of a series of stained-glass windows from 1938, placed the windows in the chapel. Several saints are depicted in these windows. Gemma is depicted in a large round window, surrounded by scenes from her life; next to it is a window with Passionist saints and blesseds such as Saint Paul of the Cross, Saint Gabriel, Dominic of the Mother of God, Carolus Houden and Sister Crucifixa. A window with Our Lady Mother of Sorrows completes the series. These stained glass windows depict the battle between good and evil.
Show Hermans
Toon Hermans had a special reverence for St. Gemma. His mother held a novena in honor of St. Gemma when he was seriously ill in his youth. Toon and Rietje celebrated his fortieth wedding anniversary in the chapel and his funeral service was also held. Toon's prayer card showed the image of St. Gemma. The Gemma Chapel can be visited daily for those who seek comfort in silence and prayer, out of gratitude or a good conversation.
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