Churches, monasteries, and cemeteries typically reveal much about the religious, cultural, and social history of a city. For some, this heritage is still part of daily life; for others, it is no more than a reminder of it. Of what once belonged to the larger Catholic life in Nijmegen, many churches and monasteries have disappeared over the years, having been dismantled out of necessity or having changed function.
‘Beyond Catholic Life’ a photographic exploration of six special places
The exhibition Het Rooms Leven Voorbij (Beyond Catholic Life) showcases a small part of the (Catholic) religious heritage in Nijmegen through approximately 70 photographs. Central to this are, in order: the Molenstraat Church (Petrus Canisius Church), the Titus Brandsma Memorial Church, the Antonius van Padua Church, the Maria Geboortekerk, and the Daalseweg and Rustoord cemeteries.
In the photo series, particular attention has been paid to the cultural-historical component: the shared experience and diversity; as expressed in architecture, symbolism, and ornamentation, among other things, as well as in providing space for social initiatives.
The photos were taken in the first half of 2026 by photographers from Fotoclub Flash.
Practical information
- When: from Friday, September 4 to Friday, October 2, 2026
- Where: community center ‘Ark van Oost’, Cipresstraat 154, 6523 HR Nijmegen
- Opening hours: Mon-Fri from 8:30 to 23:00; Sat-Sun from 9:30 to 17:00
During and after the exhibition, the photos can be found on the website of fotoclubflash.nl under the Exhibitions tab as ‘Foto’s Rooms Leven’.
If, after viewing the photos, you would like to know more about Flash, attend a club evening, or are interested in becoming a member, please let us know. Flash is part of the Radboud staff association and is housed in Villa Oud Heyendael on the university campus in Nijmegen.
For information, please contact our secretariat: fotoclubflash88 [at] gmail.com.
Contact information
- Organizational unit
- Personnel association