Chapel for Europe

Mass for young professionals (En)
2026-03-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-08 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Brussels)
We invite everybody, especially the young professionals from the European and International milieu, to come together to celebrate every Sunday with this (Catholic) mass, singing Taizé songs, sharing the Gospel, and praying together.
The service is usually in English. After the mass, we have a traditional drink and chat.
Contact: welcome@chapelforeurope.eu

Ignatian Meditation Group
2026-03-20 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Chapel for Europe, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium
The Ignatian Meditation Group meets every Friday at 18:45 in the crypt of the Chapel for Europe.
Ignatian spirituality can show you the way to a joyful and meaningful life. It will give you the tools to learn to focus, in a very concrete way, on the importance of joy in our lives as Christians who want to live according to the Gospel.
For more information, please contact: Fr. Benoit Willemaers sj: benoit.willemaers@jesc.eu or Fr. Bernd Guenther sj: bernd.guenther@chapelforeurope.eu.

Morning Prayer (fr)
2026-03-20 08:30 - 09:00, 2026-03-16 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-03-13 08:30 - 09:00, 2026-03-09 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-03-06 08:30 - 09:00 | Chapel for Europe, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium
Come and discover our Morning Prayer with psalms, the Gospel of the day and intercession prayer, following mainly the prayer of the Laudes. The prayer are mostly in French, but can also be partly in English, depending on the attending persons.
30 minutes of prayer are followed by a coffee or tea together in the foyer of the Chapel. An excellent way to start the working day!
When:

Mondays, 8:00-9:00 at the Chapel
Wednesday, 8:00-9:00 via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82240793358#success , ID: 822 4079 3358 – There is no code, there is a waiting room. For more information, please contact: ALCARAZ Fabienne at Fabienne.ALCARAZ@ec.europa.eu
Fridays, 8:30-9:00 in the Crypt of the Chapel

Contact: Fabienne Alcaraz at Fabienne.ALCARAZ@ec.europa.eu

Our Father who art in heaven - Retreat in daily life Lent 2026
2026-03-19 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-03-12 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-03-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Chapel for Europe, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium
Our Father who art in heaven
Retreat in daily life
Lent 2026
Lent is a special time to realign oneself and strengthen one’s relationship with God. We invite you to a retreat in everyday life to deepen your spirituality and grow in the experience of God’s closeness.
The retreat includes a daily biblical prayer, for which instructions are provided, a prayerful review of the day, and a weekly sharing about it.
The retreat follows the OUR FATHER, the basic Christian prayer. Bible passages are offered for daily meditation, which can deepen and illuminate the respective prayer requests of the Lord’s Prayer.
Start: Thursday, 19 February at 19:30
Weekly meetings on Thursdays at 19:30 until 26 March
Information and registration with Fr Bernd Günther SJ (bernd.guenther@chapelforeurope.eu)

Ecumenical Thursday Prayer
2026-03-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Chapel for Europe, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium
In English / En anglais.
Welcome back to our Food for Soul: Ecumenical Thursday Prayer, followed by a simple lunch in the upper room of the Chapel.
This moment of prayer and sharing a meal amid a busy week is held on Thursdays from 13:00 to 14:00.
Join us if you work in or around the EU Institutions or other organisations in Brussels!
You are welcome to participate if you would like some time to pray, reflect, and share with others during your busy workweek, also, if you are interested in spirituality from different Christian traditions.
This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for to invite a colleague to (re)discover Jesus.
Representatives of the different Christian churches lead the Prayer:

In English / En anglais.
Join our Food for Soul: Ecumenical Thursday Prayer, followed by a simple lunch in the upper room of the Chapel.
This moment of prayer and sharing a meal amid a busy week is held on Thursdays from 13:00 to 14:00.
Join us if you work in or around the EU Institutions or other organisations in Brussels!
You are welcome to participate if you would like some time to pray, reflect, and share with others during your busy workweek, and if you are interested in spirituality from different Christian traditions.
This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for to invite a colleague to (re)discover Jesus.
Representatives of the different Christian churches lead the Prayer:

05.03. by Tina Blomquist, Parish Priest, Church of Sweden in Brussels and/or Rhona Dunehy, Minister, Church of Scotland, Brussels

12.03. by Tina Blomquist, Parish Priest, Church of Sweden in Brussels and/or Rhona Dunehy, Minister, Church of Scotland, Brussels

19.03. by Katja Baumann, Pastor, German Protestant Church

26.03. by Koen Jacobs, Decon, Catholic Belgian Church

02.04. NO Ecumenical Prayer lunch, Maundy Thursday

09.04. by Jaakko Heinimäki, Pastor Benelux Finnish Seamen’s Mission

16.04. by Johannes Reitze-Landau, Pastor, All Lutheran Church and/or Arani Sen, Senior Chaplain, Holy Trinity Anglican Church

23.04. by Katja Baumann, Pastor, German Protestant Church

Messe (fr.)
2026-03-18 13:15 - 13:50, 2026-03-17 13:15 - 13:50, 2026-03-11 13:15 - 13:50, 2026-03-10 13:15 - 13:50, 2026-03-04 13:15 - 13:50, 2026-03-03 13:15 - 13:50 | Chapel for Europe, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium
At the Chapel for Europe weekly masses are celebrated on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 13:15.
The mass is celebrated according to the roman catholic liturgy including the Eucharist. Usually the celebration will be in French, on occasions also in English, depending the attendees.
The Chapel opens its doors and welcomes you from Monday to Thursday from 12:00 to 14:00 for a silent prayer, a moment of reflection or just some minutes of spiritual pause during the busy week days. Come as you are, you are always welcome!

Morning prayer online (fr)
2026-03-18 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-03-11 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-03-04 08:00 - 09:00 | Chapel for Europe, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium

Adoration
2026-03-16 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-09 12:00 - 14:00
Mondays during lunchtime (12:00 to 14.00) we invite you to the Eucharistic adoration in the crypt. In the presence of Christ, the exposed blessed Sacrament, we watch and pray and remain silent to open ourselves to His graces…

Contemplative Prayer
2026-03-15 17:00 - 18:30 | Chapel for Europe, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium
Contemplative prayer group inspired by the teachings of Franz Jalics SJ.
When? The contemplative meditation group will meet in the crypt from 5:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. once a month on Sundays.
Mark the following dates for the 1st semester of 2026: May 10, June 7 and July 12.
Open to everyone willing to practice Christian meditation in a community. Newcomers welcome!
How would we organize the time?
– 17:00 – 17:20 – Chi kung (contemplative movement)
– 17:30 – 17:50 – Sitting meditation
– 17:50 – 18:05 – Walking meditation
– 18:05 – 18:25 – Sitting meditation
– 18:30 – 18:45 – time to put things in order, in silence.
Those who wish can stay for the Mass at 19:00. We will keep the silence until the Mass.
Welcome!
More information in English on Franz Jalics sj
More information in French on Franz Jalics sj

Children's mass with parents
2026-03-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Chapel for Europe, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium
The Mass will be held mainly in French; some parts may be in English, depending on the participants.

A celebration with children aged 0 to 6 and their families.
Celebrant: Fr. Bernd Günther SJ.
The following dates for the first half of 2026 are: 19 April, 17 May and 21 June.
The Mass is especially for children aged 0 to 6, who remain on the large carpet in front of the altar, surrounded by their parents.
The service is adapted for children, including the hymns, homily and liturgy, to involve them as much as possible, and lasts 45 minutes (60 minutes including arrival and return of the rugs).
Afterwards, families gather for a light snack.
Breastfeeding is welcome, nappy changing is possible, and there are toilets and a lift for pushchairs in the chapel.
Families of other Christian denominations are welcome, in keeping with the Chapel’s ecumenical spirit (the celebration follows the Catholic liturgy).
Parents are invited to join the team of organizing parents, either regularly or occasionally, with:
– music during Mass (guitar, piano, singing or other)
– activities/entertainment based on the Sunday Gospel (colouring, collage, other)
– fruit/healthy snacks after Mass
For more information and if you are interested, please send an email to Fr. Bernd Günther SJ (bernd.guenther@chapelforeurope.eu).

Ecumenical Thursday Prayer
2026-03-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Chapel for Europe, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium
In English / En anglais.
Welcome back to our Food for Soul: Ecumenical Thursday Prayer, followed by a simple lunch in the upper room of the Chapel.
This moment of prayer and sharing a meal amid a busy week is held on Thursdays from 13:00 to 14:00.
Join us if you work in or around the EU Institutions or other organisations in Brussels!
You are welcome to participate if you would like some time to pray, reflect, and share with others during your busy workweek, also, if you are interested in spirituality from different Christian traditions.
This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for to invite a colleague to (re)discover Jesus.
Representatives of the different Christian churches lead the Prayer:

In English / En anglais.
Join our Food for Soul: Ecumenical Thursday Prayer, followed by a simple lunch in the upper room of the Chapel.
This moment of prayer and sharing a meal amid a busy week is held on Thursdays from 13:00 to 14:00.
Join us if you work in or around the EU Institutions or other organisations in Brussels!
You are welcome to participate if you would like some time to pray, reflect, and share with others during your busy workweek, and if you are interested in spirituality from different Christian traditions.
This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for to invite a colleague to (re)discover Jesus.
Representatives of the different Christian churches lead the Prayer:

05.02. by Johannes Reitze-Landau, Pastor, All Lutheran Church

12.02. by Jaakko Heinimäki, Pastor Benelux Finnish Seamen’s Mission

19.02 by Katja Baumann, Pastor, German Protestant Church

26.02 by Arani Sen, Senior Chaplain, Holy Trinity Anglican Church

05.03. by Tina Blomquist, Parish Priest, Church of Sweden in Brussels and/or Rhona Dunehy, Minister, Church of Scotland, Brussels

12.03. by Tina Blomquist, Parish Priest, Church of Sweden in Brussels and/or Rhona Dunehy, Minister, Church of Scotland, Brussels

19.03. by Katja Baumann, Pastor, German Protestant Church

26.03. by Koen Jacobs, Decon, Catholic Belgian Church

02.04. NO Ecumenical Prayer lunch, Maundy Thursday

09.04. by Jaakko Heinimäki, Pastor Benelux Finnish Seamen’s Mission

16.04. by Johannes Reitze-Landau, Pastor, All Lutheran Church and/or Arani Sen, Senior Chaplain, Holy Trinity Anglican Church

23.04. by Katja Baumann, Pastor, German Protestant Church
