Lourdes Grottos in the Netherlands Archives - Page 3 of 6

Meerssen – Lourdes Grotto

Jan van Wijk 27 March 2026 No comments

The Lourdes Grotto in Meerssen has a remarkable origin. In the early 20th century, the driving force was the devoutly religious Helena Stevens (1865-1949), who lived in the street behind the grotto. The...

Munstergeleen – Lourdes Grotto – Abshoven

Jan van Wijk 25 March 2026 No comments

In 1936, the Lourdes Grotto was created at the behest of the Mother Superior of the Sisters Servants of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Sisters Servants lived in the convent and…

Munstergeleen – Lourdes Grotto – Pater Karel Way

Jan van Wijk 23 March 2026 No comments

In 1985, a major flood prompted the construction of the Lourdes Grotto. When the water receded, a hole approximately 5 metres wide appeared behind Father Karel's chapel. For…

Tienray – Lourdes Grotto

Jan van Wijk 3 March 2026 No comments

In the pilgrimage site “Klein Lourdes” in Tienray, there is a large Lourdes grotto in the church. This is the second church on the same site. The architect of the former church is Johannes...

Rijsbergen – Lourdes Grotto

Jan van Wijk 28 December 2025 No comments

The Lourdes grotto in Rijsbergen is located near the entrance to the cemetery, behind the church, which is dedicated to Saint Bavo. The church was put into use in 1918 and the architect...

Katwijk – Cuijk – Lourdes Grotto

Jan van Wijk 1 October 2025 No comments

Katwijk is a village in the municipality of Land van Cuijk, located in the northeast of the province of North Brabant. The place is also called Katwijk aan de Maas. The Lourdes Grotto is…

Venray – Lourdes Grotto

Jan van Wijk 27 September 2025 No comments

In Venray, Limburg, there is a Lourdes Grotto that has enjoyed a remarkable revival. In 1938, a Lourdes Grotto was built in the grounds of St Joseph’s Convent, and coke fragments from…

Weebosch – Bergeijk – Lourdes Grotto

Jan van Wijk 25 September 2025 No comments

Weebosch is a village that is part of the municipality of Bergeijk and is located in the southeast of the province of North Brabant. In the centre of the village stands a large church…

Kerkrade - Lourdes Grotto - Haanrade

Jan van Wijk 19 September 2025 No comments

Haanrade is a hamlet within the municipality of Kerkrade, situated in the southeast of Limburg, close to the German border. In 1940, a Lourdes grotto was built behind the church of…

Kerkrade – Lourdes Grotto – Kaalheide

Jan van Wijk 17 September 2025 No comments

In the Kaalheide district of Kerkrade-West, there are two Lourdes grottoes, one in St. Joseph's Church from 1928 and one on the left outer wall of the church. It is not common...