Its status is that of a
Co-Cathedral and the basilica was elevated on February 1st, 2025 by the late Pope Francis.
This means that it does not have full Cathedral Status and it now shares it with St Barvo's in Haarlem.
Amsterdam was not the seat of the Diocese and the bishop resided in Haarlem.
The Diocese of Haarlem-Amsterdam was only founded in 2008 (prior to that it was the Diocese of Haarlem.)
St Nicholas church was elevated to that of a minor basilica in 2012.
Anyone know where the queen was and why the king attended alone
A few extra photos from the Dutch Mass with the king
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