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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.
Surviving cancer by God’s grace
A living testimony by Kathy Grimme Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ, I have no other explanation to offer as to why am still here; except, that I’m surviving cancer by God’s grace. In 2015, I was diagnosed with a rare and particularly aggressive type of cancer...
Filipino community of Gouda celebrates ‘Living Rosary’
The devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary is an important event in the life of the Filipino Catholics. Besides the ‘Flores de Mayo’ celebrated in the month of May during which beautiful flowers are offered to the Blessed Virgin Mary in a colourful ceremony, the month of...
The Episcopal retrospective visit of Monsignor Dr. Everard de Jong
By Jean-Pierre Niati, R.C. chaplain, Detention Center Rotterdam On Sunday July 7th 2019, the bishop Everard de Jong (diocese of Roermond) has visited the detention center of Rotterdam. Monsignor Dr. Everard de Jong, auxiliary bishop of the diocese of Roermond,...
Children’s Bible Corner: “Jesus teaching us how to Pray”
By Maria Lovella I. Modillas Every 4th Sunday of the month, FCC Gouda and Surroundings holds a Children’s Bible Corner. Its aim is to teach children the liturgy for that particular Sunday in words and activities they can understand. On this 17th Sunday in Ordinary...
FCC Gouda & Surroundings celebrate Family Fun Day
By Susan Horn-Perez The Filipino Catholic Community of Gouda and Surroundings held its annual Family Fun Day last June 29, 2019 at the Antonius Hall in Gouda. Its goal is to raise funds to support FCC Gouda activities. To captivate the beauty of summer, this year...