News archive
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News Archive
Congratulations to our Confirmation Class of 2025
On Ascension Thursday, 29 May 2025, Msgr. Jan Thomas Limchua (Charge d'affairs, Apostalic Nunciature) visited our parish to confirm our 2025 Confirmation candidates. Over 30 teenagers made the important spiritual decision to receive the Holy Spirit in the sacrament of...
Congratulations to our First Holy Communion Children
On Sunday, 25 May, we had the great joy of celebrating the First Holy Communion of 83 children in our parish. What a good-looking group! Congratulations to all our communicants!
Church Organ Restoration Completed!
Our church organ has been fully restored and tuned. It was resurrected just in time for the Triduum celebrations in our church. Moreover, it was given a new look with the pipes beautifully gilded in gold. We welcome listening to this impressive instrument during our...
Pentecost Mass Schedule
On Pentecost Sunday, the disciples received the gift of the Holy Spirit and were sent out into the world. With parishioners from over 70 different countries, our parish also celebrates the international nature of our congregation on this day. We invite those who wish...
Road Closures Around COS This Weekend 25 May
For the 27th year The Hague Road Runners are organizing their Royal Ten run on Sunday 25 May 2025. Their run will take place in the following streets: Koningin Marialaan Theresiastraat Bezuidenhoutseweg Marlot Haagse Bos Traffic measures for this weekend may be found...
Altar Flowers for Sunday 11 May 2025
Today’s altar flowers are offered by Emilia Maria If you would like to sponsor the altar flowers as a commemoration of a special anniversary or event, please contact our Flowers Team Coordinator Cheryl Carr via the Parish Office or at...
Habemus Papum- Pope Leo XIV
Prayer for Our New Pope Courtesy of Redemptorist Press Lord of life, love and hope, we thank you for the election of our new Pope. Watch over, protect and bless Pope Leo XIV We pray that, led by the Holy Spirit, his faithful witness will be a beacon of hope...
Car and Motorbike Pilgrimage to Nijmegen
On Saturday, 21 June our Parish will go on a car and motorcycle pilgrimage to the Orientalis Museum in Nijmegen. The Orientalis Museum started as a Catholic outdoor museum to give people who could not visit the Holy Land an impression about daily life in biblical...
Parish Office closed for Liberation Day
Every five years, the Dutch celebrate Liberation Day on the 5th of May. The Parish Office will be closed for this public holiday on Monday, 5 May 2025. The Parish Office will open again on Tuesday, 6 May at 09:30.
Easter Sunday Mass Homily
Our heartfelt apologies to our online parishioners for the poor sound quality during the Easter Sunday Mass. Below is the text of Fr. Sjaak's homily, also available for download here. Easter 2025 On this Easter day we all gather for a message of hope, even when reason...









