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News Archive
Laudato Si’ Week: 22 – 29 May 2022
This year marks the seventh anniversary of Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical on creation care. This global celebration will unite Catholics to listen and respond together to the cry of creation, rejoice in the progress we have made in bringing Laudato Si’ to life, and...
Canonization of Blessed Titus Brandsma in Rome, 15 May
Fr. Titus Brandsma was a Dutch priest born on February 23, 1881 in Ugoklooster as Anno Sjoerd Brandsma. Titus (in honor of his father’s name) became his monastic name when he entered the Order of the Carmelites in 1898. He is undoubtedly best known and honored for his...
Following the footsteps of Jesus with the Way of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross, also known as the Way of the Cross detail fourteen different moments on the day Jesus died. Praying the Stations of the Cross is a powerful way to grow closer to Jesus at any time of the year and especially during Lent. Join us as we pray...
Hearts United for Ukraine Dinner
On Saturday 2 April, the COS Hand in Hand Refugee project hosted a special dinner for Ukrainian refugees. The dinner featured authentic Ukrainian cuisine prepared by some of our Ukrainian friends. The festivities also included face painting and activities for the...
Easter FHC Community Service
On Saturday 26 March, some of the First Holy Communion candidates and their parents made 50 Easter baskets. These bags were distributed to the children during the Ukrainian dinner hosted by the Justice and Peace group on Saturday 2 April in our Pastoral Centre. Thank...
Act of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to Our Lady
Pope Francis invited every Catholic Bishop around the world to join him on Friday, 25 March, to pray a solemn Act of Consecration of humanity, and Russia and Ukraine in particular, to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. He called it a “gesture of the universal Church" to...
Four Global Synod Questions for our Parishioners
Tour our facilities- virtually!
One of our former parishioners, James O'Neill, has an interesting and useful hobby- he loves making 3D virtual tours of Houses of Worship! James previously made a virtual tour of our church building (see "Our facilities" page). His latest creation is a tour of the...
Kerkbalans 2022- the tower needs you!
Our church was one of the first construction projects after the devastating bombardment in 1945. As a beacon of new life and reconstruction, the tower was built with a lot of support from the neighborhood. Due to this special history, the tower has been given the...
PEACE (VREDE)
The European Union flag of Peace (Vrede, in Dutch) will remain flying over our church garden to show our solidarity with all the civilians who have been affected by the conflict in Ukraine. PEACE – the word says it all. Our Lenten campaign this year will...