107th World Day of Migrants and Refugees

The Justice and Peace Group in our Parish has been running the Hand in Hand Refugee program for a long time. On the occasion of the 107th World Day of Migrants and Refugees on 26 September 2021, we show our solidarity with the messages of Pope Francis and the...

Floral Tribute Adorns Refugee Monument

“Peter had a great deal of compassion for refugees; he tried to make sure that the unseen people received justice,” said Fr. Sjaak, when interviewed on Thursday, 22 July, by Omroep West, the regional broadcasting network in South Holland. Peter R. de Vries was a...

Meals for the Homeless- 4000 Meals and Counting!

The Meals for the Homeless Team prepared over 4000 takeaway meals during the lockdown period for the homeless community in The Hague.  And always with smiles on their faces!  They even found time to make a short video to commemorate the achievement.  Well done,...

World Music Concert Photos

The COS Hand in Hand Project organized a World Music Concert on 29 May that was well-attended, both in person and online. Guests from the region had a chance to enjoy welcome sounds of home, whilst those from other parts of the world had an opportunity to experience...

Novena to the Holy Spirit with Reflections from Pope Francis

When Christ ascended into Heaven, He told his apostles that He would send His Holy Spirit and so they prayed for the coming of the Spirit. The Novena to the Holy Spirit recalls this period of waiting. It is an expression of the desire of the faithful to receive the...