The foundation of the Sint-Jozef parish in 1905 (RD of 20 May 1906) is a direct consequence of the socio-economic opening up of the former Kievitsheide. The impetus was given by the extension of the Dessel-Turnhout canal to Sint-Lenaarts in 1864-1866, which was soon built up on both sides with brickworks. environment.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

January 7, 2024

The establishment of the Sint-Jozef parish (Royal Decree of 1906) is a direct result of the socio-economic opening up of the former Kievitsheide. The impetus was given by the extension of the Dessel-Turnhout canal to Sint-Lenaarts in 1864-1866, soon built on both sides with brick factories; The decisive factor was the establishment of the cement factory in Beerse in 1889, which resulted in the construction of 120 workers' houses in the nearby area, both in Beerse and Rijkevorsel, and a large increase in population.
Initially, a temporary church was founded in a barn at the Stevennekens. In 1907, the building land for the new church was purchased and work started the same year. The architect was J. Taeymans, see memorial stone on the east side of the baptismal chapel. Opening of the new church on September 26, 1909.
Source: Immovable Heritage Inventory

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