Sint-Jan-Evangelistkerk

Sint-Jan-Evangelistkerk is a parish church in the Catholic Diocese of 's-Hertogenbosch.

The church was built in the 12th century and has been rebuilt several times over the centuries.

• A distinctive tower
• A beautiful interior with stained-glass windows and ornate decorations

Visitors to Sint-Jan-Evangelistkerk can attend Mass, take part in prayer services, or simply admire the architecture and history of the church.

The church is open to visitors on weekdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and on Sundays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

History

1. In 1878, the church was built in neo-gothic style by architect H.J. van Tulder.
2. The cost of the construction was 55,000 guilders, which was paid for by the contractor Lambert de Rooy from Den Haag.
3. On April 15, 1878, Pastor Q. van den Bogaart laid the first stone of the church.
4. On April 24, 1879, Bishop Adrianus Godschalk gave permission for the church to be consecrated according to the Roman Rite.
5. On May 1, 1879, Priest Adrianus Ceelen celebrated the first solemn Mass.

In 1899, Pastor Spierings built a parsonage next to the church for 14,000 guilders.

Art and Relics

• An oakwood altarpiece created by Hendrik van der Geld, installed in the church in 1876.
• A 14th-century image of Mary dedicated to the Wonderful Mother.
• A left altar dedicated to the Holy Martyrs of Gorcum and their relics.

Events

In October 1944, the church and parsonage were threatened by great dangers but survived while many other churches in the surrounding area were seriously damaged or destroyed.

1. On September 30, 1945, the parish Oud-Heusden, Elshout & Hulten was reorganized and split into separate parishes.
2. On January 1, 2007, the parishes of Elshout and Drunen were merged to form the Drunen-Elshout parish.