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Katrien
October 19, 2025
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At the entrance to the Church of Our Lady stands the statue of Father Poppe. Edward Poppe (1890-1924) was born in Temse, the son of a baker. He was ordained a priest in 1916. He served as assistant pastor of a parish in Ghent for two years, director of a monastery in Moerzeke for four years, and spiritual director in Leopoldsburg for two years. He wrote many prayer books for children, translated into more than 30 languages. Poppe was beatified in 1999. Valeer Peirsman designed this life-size statue for this occasion. The bas-relief depicts Poppe's life.
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DirkWi
March 23, 2025
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Blessed Edward Poppe (18 December 1890 – 10 June 1924) was a Flemish (Belgian) priest who was beatified in 1999. Priest Poppe had a special love and attention for the …
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