Tuesday, June 28, 2011

New Pastor in Ninove: Fr. Kenneth Coppens


Last Sunday, Fr. Kenneth Coppens (25) became the new pastor of the Chapel of Our Lady of Beech Tree. during Sunday's Eucharistic celebration. Fr. Kenneth is the young priest in the Ecumenical Catholic Community of the Good Shepherd, a community neither under the Vatican or Utrecht.

The chapel is not easy to find. Especially in the summer because the chapel is surrounded by greenery. But through the business area Brakelsesteenweg you come after one hundred meters to the Mariaweg. The path takes you to the idyllic chapel.

"It was built in 1661 by a man who was thankful for the miraculous healing of his wife. Unfortunately, vandals have recently passed and many windows were smashed, but the insurance is taking care of it, "says Brother Kenneth of the Ecumenical Catholic Community.

"The difference with Roman Catholics? We are not bound by celibacy, we also accept gay men and lesbians or divorcees. My own parents divorced. Who are we to force people into a miserable life going forward? "

Born in Ninove

The installation of the young priest for the chapel is unique because that town never before had someone qualified in the 350-year history to serve as a priest. The priest came to celebrate mass sometimes, but they never dedicated the chapel. This compliments Brother Kenneth's role as pastor for funerals in Bruges. "

Brother Kenneth was born and raised in Ninove Onkerzele. At a young age he felt the calling to become a priest. His preparation for the priesthood began in 2006 and he became a priest in 2010.

The chapel dates from 1661. From now on they will be used daily. "I want to celebrate mass every day at 5:30. Half an hour earlier there will be a rosary because this chapel is a pilgrimage place. "

In the chapel are currently 50 seats in a pavilion nearby, there are even more.

"I'm happy with 50 believers."

The appointment took place Sunday, June 26 at 5:30pm. Brother Kenneth was installed as Pastor by Brother Gino, Bishop of the Good Shepherd communities in Belgium.

2 comments:

  1. Dear Fr. Coppens, My father was born in Ninove and baptized and made first communion there. How do I access a record of these events?

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