Diocese of ’s-Hertogenbosch

History

Created in its modern form in 1853, the Diocese of 's-Hertogenbosch (Latin: Dioecesis Buscoducensis) is a Latin Church see of the Catholic Church in the Netherlands and a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Utrecht. Its see is St John's Cathedral, 's-Hertogenbosch, and bishop Gerard de Korte currently leads it.

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• Bishop Robert Mutsaerts delivers speech on Church crisis

  Robert Mutsaerts, auxiliary bishop of 's-Hertogenbosch, delivered a speech on September 16, 2026, addressing the current crisis within the Catholic Church. Mutsaerts stated that the Church faces a serious situation because of internal uncertainty regarding fundamental doctrines. He identified several specific areas where the Church is failing to provide clarity, including the definitions of truth, sin, marriage, the priesthood, liturgy, obedience, and mercy. He also questioned whether the Church is clear on what Christ actually entrusted to it. While acknowledging the gravity of these issues, Mutsaerts noted that the Church has survived previous challenges such as corrupt popes, schisms, and persecutions. He suggested that the Church's continued existence despite human failings serves as evidence of its divine origin.

  Sep 22, 2026 · Bishops · 2 sources

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• Bishop Gerard de Korte publishes note on building a hopeful and living Church

  Bishop Gerard de Korte of the Diocese of ’s-Hertogenbosch published a note titled Samen bouwen aan een hoopvolle en levende Kerk to guide the development of parishes and the diocese in the coming years. The document updates the 2016 policy plan, Samen bouwen in vertrouwen, to address the shrinking and increasing vulnerability of the local Church. The note seeks to identify where new religious life is growing and how the diocese can support it. Bishop de Korte noted that during visits to deaneries and parishes in 2024 and 2025, he and his staff met many faithful people, including young people finding their way to Christ, families passing on their faith, and new pastoral efforts. The central goal is to ensure people continue to find places in the diocese to encounter Christ through prayer, celebration, learning, and service.

  Sep 24, 2026 · Dioceses

• Pope Leo XIV publishes catecheses on Lumen Gentium

  Sep 18, 2026 · Education

• Diocese of ’s-Hertogenbosch announces KJD 2026

  Sep 18, 2026 · Education

• Diocese of 's-Hertogenbosch announces Inspiratiedag ‘Luisterend op weg’

  Sep 10, 2026 · Dioceses

• Diocese of 's-Hertogenbosch holds symposium ‘Onderwijs en de Sociale Leer’

  Sep 10, 2026 · Education

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