James the Greater Church, Simpelveld
Facts and practical information
The James the Greater Church is a Roman Catholic church, located on the Pastoor Neujeanstraat 6 in Bocholtz, Netherlands. First mentioned in the 14th century, the current church was built in 1869 by Pierre Cuypers. It was extended by Harry Koene in 1953, creating a larger choir, and adding an apse and sacristy. The building has been in continues use as a parish church for the Bocholtz saint James the Greater parish since 1873. The church holds a relic of pope Cornelius, which was subject of a yearly pilgrimage during the early and mid 20th century, and was listed as a national monument in 1967. ()
James the Greater Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Parkstad Limburg Stadion, St. Pauluskerk, Op de Vrouweheide, Saint Bernard Church.