Many people think that the Netherlands was predominantly Protestant or Dutch Reformed, and that Catholics were a minority. While that may have been true for the country as a whole, there are several areas where almost everyone was Catholic. Areas that are predominantly Catholic include: Noord-Brabant Limburg Some parts of Overijssel (area around Oldenzaal) Some parts of Gelderland (area around Groenlo, area around Arnhem and Nijmegen) Some parts of Zeeland (eastern part of … [Read more...]
Quick tip – Religion affected more than just the church they attended
4 November 2015 by 1 Comment
Religion did not just determine where people went to church, but also whom they hung out with. It determined where children went to school, what choirs they sang in and what gym clubs they joined. People met their partners in church and formed friendships and family bonds that survived emigration to other countries. See this overview of popular destinations per religion to see where some groups went. … [Read more...]
