Anti-Christian Radicalization? New Questions in Saint-Simon Church Arson Case
A historic New Brunswick church was reduced to ashes, a 68-year-old man now stands accused of arson, and footage from the night of the fire has left one haunting question unanswered: what did Gilles Mallet mean when he allegedly shouted, “Stacy… Stacy Gallagher, your wish comes true”?
Rebel News returned to Bathurst to continue investigating the August 24 destruction of Saint-Simon’s historic Catholic church, built in 1917 on New Brunswick’s Acadian Peninsula.
Gilles Mallet, originally from Saint-Simon, has been charged with arson. The allegation has not been proven in court, and he remains presumed innocent.
But Rebel News has been examining what happened during the years Mallet spent in British Columbia.
According to members of his family, Mallet had experienced previous psychotic episodes. His sister told Rebel News she had intervened on multiple occasions and believed marijuana use may have contributed to his mental-health crises.
Mallet later became deeply involved in Indigenous spirituality, ceremonies and activism in British Columbia. Sources have identified Chief Rueben George and Chief Darrell Bob as influential figures in that environment.
One former community member described some ceremonies as “witchcraft” and alleged that extreme anti-Christian narratives were promoted, including disturbing claims involving residential schools. Those allegations have not been independently verified by Rebel News.
Sources also allege that activists Stacy Gallagher and Chris Gee were in Saint-Simon before the fire, although their presence alone does not establish any involvement in a crime.
The most striking evidence remains footage apparently recorded as the church burned, in which Mallet can be heard saying: “Stacy… Stacy Gallagher, your wish comes true.”
What “wish” was he referring to?
Rebel News believes those connections and allegations warrant scrutiny as investigators determine whether Mallet acted entirely on his own or whether outside influences played any role.
Mallet is now back before the courts, although a publication ban restricts what can currently be reported about the proceedings.
Rebel News will continue investigating at SaveOurChurches.ca.
Alexandra Lavoie
Quebec based Journalist
Alexa graduated with a degree in biology from Laval University. Throughout her many travels, she has seen political instability as well as corruption. While she witnessed social disorder on a daily basis, she has always been a defender of society’s most vulnerable. She’s been around the world several times, and now joins Rebel News to shed light on today’s biggest stories.
