Upcoming events
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For the restoration of the building
Subscription for the restoration of the church
13/05/2024 - 31/12/2026
Saint Martin
59285 Arnèke
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By reservation*, group visits (minimum 5 people and maximum 18 people).Individuals, couples and smaller groups may also submit a reservation request. A time slot will be allocated if it is possible to form a group. Open Mondays from 2pm to 6.30pm, and Tuesday to Sunday from 10.30am to 6.30pm.*Reservations must be made at least one week in advance (cathedrale@lille.catholique.fr)
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Discover the immersive experience “Éternelle Notre-Dame”, on display for a year beneath Lille Cathedral. A unique opportunity to extend the history of the famous Parisian cathedral by linking it to the great tradition of Gothic cathedrals that inspired its construction.Conceived in the wake of the terrible fire at Notre-Dame de Paris, this experience was devised by the Chairman of Orange and developed in collaboration with Amaclio Productions. For the past three years, it has enabled visitors to explore the cathedral... -
As part of our church’s millennium celebrations, which we are marking over a five-year period, we are dedicating 2026 to a restoration project for our oldest patron saint statue.
To fund this project, we are appealing for donations via a crowdfunding campaign run by the Qualité Villages Wallonie association.
For full details, please click on the link below the description of the church: "Ensemble sauvegardons la statue de sainte Gertrude"Restoration of the statue of Saint Gertrude
Crowdfunding
02/06/2026 - 31/12/2026
Saint Gertrude
7090 Hennuyères (Braine-le-Comte)
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To mark the 10th anniversary of its founding, the Églises Ouvertes association is staging an exhibition showcasing the churches in its network: architecture, furnishings, unusual stories… All these aspects are in the spotlight!Exhibition – Secrets of Churches
Heritage Days
01/10/2026 - 06/01/2027
Saint Peter
62120 Aire-sur-la-Lys
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‘Deep Roots in Turnhout’ is a project where art, heritage, nature, wonder and movement come together. The project is inspired by the paintings of Turnhout-based artist Nele Van der Linden.
The exhibition is linked to a walk through the town past remarkable trees, as well as to all sorts of creative activities.
The project runs from 16 October to 15 November 2026.
The paintings can be viewed at two venues.
At Café Ranonkel, there is the ‘Stamboom’ series, portraits of... -
Exhibition
09/11/2026 - 06/12/2026
Our Lady of the Assumption
52220 Droyes (Rives-Dervoises)
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The commemoration of the Armistice of 1914–1918 will take place on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Those wishing to attend should gather at 9.45 am at Turnhout Town Hall on the Grote Markt and set off shortly afterwards as a group for St Peter’s Church, where they will be welcomed by the standard-bearers and where the Eucharistic celebration will take place.After the service, those present will march in procession to Zegeplein, where flowers will be laid at the Victory Monument by... -
Following a week-long trial screening of children’s films during the autumn half-term, the Buurtcinema Linkeroever will also open its doors to adults on Thursday 12 November.This project came third in the Antwerp district’s Participatory Budgeting scheme.As Antwerp has become more difficult for people from Linkeroever to reach, the non-profit organisation ANNA3 is bringing feel-good films to the Sint-Anna-ten-Drieën Church in Linkeroever.In November, there will be a film for adults every Thursday evening.12 November, 8.00 pm: “En fanfare”
19 November, 8.00 pm:...Cinema
12/11/2026
The Virgin Mary and Child with Saint Anne
2050 Antwerpen-Linkeroever
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Concert ‘Die Schöpfung’ de J. HaydnPerformers:
Octopus Symfonisch Koor & Le Concert d’Anvers o.l.v. Bart Van Reyn
Ilse Eerens, soprano
Steven van der Linden, tenor
Florian Störtz, bass-baritonehttps://anna3.eventgoose.com/eventsPerformersConcert
14/11/2026
The Virgin Mary and Child with Saint Anne
2050 Antwerpen-Linkeroever
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Once again this year, the St Peter’s Choir will be pulling out all the stops for the concert mass in November. They will be combining this with their annual ‘St Cecilia’s Day celebration’, in honour of St Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians and singers.
For a number of years now, the Royal St Peter’s Choir has been under the inspired leadership of Sara Van Gucht. She managed to breathe new life into the choir following the difficult period of... -
Concert
15/11/2026
Saint Martin
62830 Samer
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Concert
15/11/2026
Saint Martin
59285 Arnèke
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Lecture, interview and book signing with Vincent Dujardin, author of a new biography of the kingThe Siloë bookshop in Liège and the Trésor de Liège invite you to a major lecture by the historian Vincent Dujardin, a professor at UCLouvain, on his biography of King Baudouin, published by MAME.Lecture by Vincent Dujardin
Interview with Vincent Delcorps, historian and editor-in-chief of CathoBel
Book-signing session: Vincent Dujardin will be signing copies of his biographyhttps://www.billetweb.fr/grande-conference-baudouin-souverainement-libre -
Wednesday 18 November 2026 (as part of Red Week, from 15 to 22 November 2026).
Churches, cathedrals and public monuments around the world will be lit up in blood red. This is the liturgical colour for martyrs. Through this, organisations such as Aid to the Church in Need are drawing attention to the persecution of Christians and religious freedom worldwide. As well as illuminating buildings in red, prayer vigils, film evenings and gatherings will be organised.Red Wednesday programme, 18 and 19... -
The Fanfare Royale Union Saint-Martin invites you to its musical Mass in honour of Saint Cecilia at Saint-Martin’s Church in Ath.Mass of Saint Cecilia at the Royale Union Saint-Martin in Ath
Holiday Mass
21/11/2026
Saint Martin
7800 Ath
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What happens to the brain in a state of altered consciousness? What goes on in the mind of a patient in a coma? What do we know about near-death experiences?One of the world’s leading experts on altered states of consciousness will present his findings.
Later in the evening, Monsignor Jean-Pierre Delville will engage in a discussion with Steven Laureys, bringing together scientific, historical, philosophical and Christian perspectives.https://www.billetweb.fr/steven-laureys-entre-science-et-spiritualite -
Residents of Buire au Bois and the surrounding area are invited to display their family nativity scenes throughout this first weekend of Advent.Les Amis du Manoir will be selling decorative items and small gifts for the festive season.Proceeds will go towards funding the restoration work on Notre Dame Church.On Saturday and Sunday at 3 pm, the film *Sainte-Nuit*, directed by The Chosen and telling the story of the birth of Jesus, will be screened in the hall at the Manoir...Interactive Christmas nativity scene exhibition
Exhibition
28/11/2026
29/11/2026Our Lady
62390 Buire-au-Bois
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The History of the Kabbeek Monastery in Tienen by Staf Thomas.Book launch on Sunday 29 November 2026 at 3 pm. The event will be accompanied by organ music performed by Bruno Bruyninckx and the female voices of the Capella Beatae Mariae ad Lacum.Alderman Wim Bergé will give the introduction and Katrien Partyka will discuss the book. The event will be chaired by Luc Lambrecht. -
Concert
29/11/2026
Saint Martin
62720 Rinxent
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Exhibition
07/12/2026 - 04/01/2027
Our Lady of the Nativity
52220 Puellemontier (Rives-Dervoises)
