Pope Francis Urges World Leaders to offer “Concrete Hope”

Although Pope Francis will not be able to attend COP26, he has recorded a speech for BBC Radio 4’s “Thought for the Day” with a very clear message. Consistent with his encyclical, Laudato Si’, the Pope urges world leaders to act decisively to...

Opening of the Synodal Process

For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission   Pope Francis celebrated Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica for the solemn opening of the Synod of Bishops on 10 October. The Church of God is convoked in Synod. With this convocation, Pope Francis invites...

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,...