The first chapel was built in 1875 for the benefit of the inhabitants of Panheel, who had previously been dependent on the parish of St. Stephen in Heel for attending Mass . Especially in the wintertime, Masses were celebrated in this chapel. The single-nave brick building was almost completely destroyed in the last months of 1944, when it was in the line of fire.
A church in Maasbracht was already mentioned in 1265. The tower is from the 14th century, although some believe that it was built in the 13th century. In 1695 the church was enlarged and then offered space for 600 believers. In 1785 another expansion took place and in 1867 a porch was added. In 1890 a new church was built to a design by Jules Kayser. This church was badly damaged by British artillery fire at the end of 1944. After that temporarily in the emergency church in the Sientjes hall . In 1949 new construction while retaining the old tower. In 1948-1949 a new church was built, with Alphons Boosten as the architect. In 1950-1951 the tower was restored.
Saint Margaret Church because of the tower from 1894, two altars with Louis XIV ornament, originating from the previous building; pulpit with carved panels, representing Christ and the evangelists, 1684, originating from the church of Heyen; crucifix from around 1500 by the Master of Elsloo. Single manual organ, made around 1760 by Pieter Assendelft. Since 1958 in Ittervoort. Bell tower with bell by J. van Venrai, 1472, diam. 85 cm.
Village church with tower. Destroyed by war actions 1944-1945, restored 1949.
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