85 years ago, Herman Wijns passed away. A ten-year old boy from Merksem who continues to touch the hearts of many to this day. In his honour, a commemoration will take place, including a procession to, and a solemn service in, St Bartholomew's Church.
Together with students from Antwerp, we will carry the statue of Mary in the procession and assist the organisation with practical tasks throughout the day.
Programma
- 10:00 a.m. | start of the procession (we will carry the statue of Mary)
- 11:00 a.m. | solemn Eucharistic celebration
- 1:00 p.m. | lunch and visit to the memorial house (we will help with some practical tasks)
- 4:00 p.m. | rosary and opportunity for confession
Practical information
- Date and time: Saturday 30 May 2026 at 9:45 a.m.
- Location: we gather at the Old Cemetary (Van Heybeeckstraat 11 – 2170 Merksem)
- Would you like to be there and lend a hend to help make this day a success? Then send an email to Gert.
- Non-students are, of course, also very welcome to join.