Alphons Ariëns

Who was Dr. Alphonse Ariëns? The Ariënsplein (Ariëns Square) is named after the pioneer in Christian social doctrine who fought for the rights of the lower-class during the industrial period in Twente.  He built the Concordia building as a society house for the working class. This year marks the 125^th anniversary of his mission work in Enschede. Ariëns Catholic Students Association organizes a historical walking tour, offered in English, through the city of Enschede on Sunday 23 October. Tour guide Jan Hinke, historian and member of theDutch Ariëns Committee, explainsAriëns’ life and achievements in Enschede. The tour starts at 9:30am with a Holy Mass at Sint Jacobuskerk located at the Old Market. More information, visit Ariëns Catholic Students Enschede