Netherlands: Christmas message from Bishops. “There is light in the dark clouds of the pandemic”. Reference to the Synod
Netherlands: bishops choose curfew for churches too. Christmas Masses will have to end by 5pm
Netherlands: surge in Covid-19 infections. Government to agree measures today, Bishops reintroducing restrictions
Netherlands: survey among the faithful of 2,000 Christian communities. “How to shape the Church in post-Covid times?”
Netherlands: “guidelines” for the diocesan stage of the Synod. Three themes, “celebrating, co-responsible for the mission, and dialogue in Church and society”
Netherlands: app with Missal readings and Liturgy of the Hours in Dutch
BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE —
Netherlands: Mgr. Hans van den Hende re-elected Bishops’ President for another five-year term
Netherlands: dioceses and parishes, online meetings for a video-based communication strategy
Netherlands: attack on journalist de Vries, serious conditions. PM Rutte, “shocking attack”. Reactions from across Europe in defence of press freedom
STATEMENT FROM THE DIOCESE —
