“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...

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, team!

World Refugee Day is a special day of remembrance celebrated annually on 20 June. The day was established in 2000 by a special resolution by the United Nations General Assembly to raise understanding for refugees and celebrate their contributions to peace. World...

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...

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...

On Sunday, 25 April, a sculpture entitled “The Hollow Men” was unveiled in our church garden to commemorate all the unknown refugees who died at sea or in the desert during their flight to safety.  The sculpture consists of two parts, and when viewed from the...

Love to garden, but don't have a garden of your own? Or just want to have a rewarding outdoor activity? Then this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Our parish has a lovely garden, but like any garden, from time to time it needs a bit of TLC. We have a gardener...

On Sunday, 25 April, a statue will be unveiled in our church garden to commemorate all the unknown refugees who died during their flight at sea or in the desert. The Dutch international development organization, Cordaid, financed this project as part of its ongoing...

It has been more than a year since the start of COVID. The Meals for the Homeless team have continued to be very active during this time, and since March 2020, have served over 3050 meals to homeless people in The Hague. Due to the covid restrictions, the team has...

Looking for some inspiration for your Lenten prayer? These lovely versions of the Stations of the Cross can be downloaded for your use at home. Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross for Young Adults Courtesy of the Good Shepherd RC Church in Zug,...