Saint-Louis: Religious Pluralism in the Heart of Senegal

by David Robinson with assistance from Ghislaine Lydon, Kalala Ngalamulume and others

Gallery 3: The Christian Community

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Catholic Church, from rear
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This is a rear view of the Catholic Church, opposite the Governor's Palace and in the South (Sud) quarter, often called the "cathedral."

Courtesy of Kalala Ngalamulume (1994)
Catholic Church, side
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This is the main church of the island, located in the South across from the Governor's Palace, and host to the largely Christian and metis community of the town.

Courtesy of David Robinson (1985)
Catholic Cemetery
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The Catholic community established a second cemetery at Sor, on the mainland east of the main river branch, in the early 20th century, after the cemetery on the island was full.

Courtesy of Kalala Ngalamulume (1987)

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Catholic Church, from rear
Catholic Church, from rear (1994)
Courtesy of Kalala Ngalamulume

Catholic Church, side
Catholic Church, side (1985)
Courtesy of David Robinson

Catholic Cemetery
Catholic Cemetery (1987)
Courtesy of Kalala Ngalamulume


Related Essay
The Christian Community
Creator: Robinson, David
Contributing Institutions: David Robinson; MATRIX: The Center for Humane Arts, Letters and Social Sciences Online at Michigan State University
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Location: Senegal
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