Monastery of the Missionaries of the Holy Family
In March 1895, Father Berthier traveled from France to visit friends in Tilburg, seeking accommodation for his congregation, “the Fathers of the Holy Family” (commonly known as the French Fathers).
In March 1895, Father Berthier traveled from France to visit friends in Tilburg, seeking accommodation for his congregation, “the Fathers of the Holy Family” (commonly known as the French Fathers). Chaplain Sanders pointed him toward vacant military buildings in Grave. The priest was given access to a dilapidated barracks and hospital dating from 1675, along with the adjacent grounds, the Bekaf half-bastion. Bricklayer Siebers converted the canteen into a chapel, fixed the water stains, and repaired the chimney. The armories were turned into consultation rooms. The monks sold the monastery in 1994 and left in 1995. Apartments have been built in the building. The route runs behind the monastery over the Bekaf half-bastion. This served as the monastery garden. Here you can still find the priests’ cemetery.
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