NEWS & UPDATES
The Filipino Catholic Community of Gouda (FCC-Gouda) & Surroundings is a community of believers with a vision of a world having one heart, one soul, compassionate in deeds and service, all united by the love of Jesus Christ. It is our mission to build a strong foundation, grow and enrich the worship life of the Filipino Community and fellow Christians.
A Day of Faith, Food, and Fellowship in Nijmegen
By Tess van As On Sunday, 19 July 2026, our Filipino-Dutch community gathered in Nijmegen for a joyful celebration honoring St. Titus Brandsma, the Carmelite priest, journalist, professor, and martyr whose life continues to inspire us through his unwavering commitment...
Renewing our shared home with Christ
By Mary Lynn van Dijk Thank you so much for the support. I hope everyone has learned something on renewing our home/community. Long live FCCG. (Fr. Ken Ombrog) To Fr. Ernest, who brought Fr. Sheldon, our recollection facilitator yesterday, on behalf of FCCG, thank you...
A New Chapter for the FCC-Gouda Community Begins
October 26th of this year marked another meaningful gathering for the Filipino Catholic Community in Gouda and Surroundings, as members came together for our regular 4th Sunday Mass celebration. While the rhythm of faith and fellowship remained familiar, this...
An account of the 2025 FCC-Gouda family fun day
It was a beautiful, sunny morning on June 21, 2025, as we gathered once again for our Annual Family Funday and celebration of Philippine Independence Day…
Meet and Greet with Monsignor Jan Limchua at the Apostolic Nunciature in Den Haag
By Mary Lynn van Dijk Since February 2025, Monsignor Jan Thomas Limchua of Cebu has been the charge d’affaires at the Apostolic Nunciature on Carnegielaan 5 in Den Haag. The Apostolic Nunciature serves as the Vatican’s Embassy in the Netherlands. In recent...