Church architect Pierre Cuypers designed more than a hundred churches, including this one, dedicated to Saint Gotthard. In 1861 an auxiliary parish of Pey was established in Koningsbosch, then still called Echterbosch.
A few years later, a church was built on the current parking lot next to the rectory, the Sint-Gottharduskerk. Pierre Cuypers designed this neo-Gothic church. In 1920 pastor Kusters was of the opinion that the church had become too small due to the growth of the village, so it was replaced.
Like many other churches in Limburg, Koningsbosch's was damaged during the Second World War: the church linen was stolen, the organ smashed and the vault broken open. Nevertheless, the church endured this and you can still see it in Koningsbosch.
Since the departure in 1993 of pastor Rietjens, the last pastor to stay here, the rectory has served as a parish office. Everyone is welcome here for a listening ear and a good conversation.
Moreover, people still seek refuge in Saint Gotthardus in difficult times, especially in physical or mental pain. In the walkway behind the altar of this church, you will discover the thanksgiving tiles, which depict miraculous healings by Gotthardus. You can also take the blessed Gotthardus water here.
This text has been automatically translated using an online translation service.
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