Our Priests
Our priests are brothers of the Dominican order whose monastery is based in Koningin Emmaplein 13, Rotterdam
Left: Naveen Middle: Stefan Right: Michael-Dominique
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Father Augustinus
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Father Michael-Dominique Magielse (MDM)
is Dutch and the prior of the monastery in Rotterdam as well as being a member of the provincial board. Although he sometimes celebrates Mass with us, he is responsible for the International Students’ Chaplaincy and the Surinamese community.
He is also one of the presenters of the religious programmes on the KRO-NCRV television channels.
Father Stefan Assinger (SA)
is Dutch and was ordained in June 2024.
He is partial to Gregorian music and is the initiator of the YouTube channel named ‘OP-Chant’.
Father Naveen Rodrigues (NR)
came to the Netherlands from India to support the Dominican community in Rotterdam. He is very sociable and has several years of pastoral experience.
Father Augustinus Aerssens (AA)
Is Dutch and the youngste of the brothers. He was ordained in 2023 and graduated in Leuven where in achieed a master degree inTheology. He is also vhaplain to the international student community in Rotterdam.
He or Father Naveen celebrate Mass with us whenever Father Michael-Dominque or Father Stefan are not available.
is Dutch and the prior of the monastery in Rotterdam as well as being a member of the provincial board. Although he sometimes celebrates Mass with us, he is responsible for the International Students’ Chaplaincy and the Surinamese community.
He is also one of the presenters of the religious programmes on the KRO-NCRV television channels.
Father Stefan Assinger (SA)
is Dutch and was ordained in June 2024.
He is partial to Gregorian music and is the initiator of the YouTube channel named ‘OP-Chant’.
Father Naveen Rodrigues (NR)
came to the Netherlands from India to support the Dominican community in Rotterdam. He is very sociable and has several years of pastoral experience.
Father Augustinus Aerssens (AA)
Is Dutch and the youngste of the brothers. He was ordained in 2023 and graduated in Leuven where in achieed a master degree inTheology. He is also vhaplain to the international student community in Rotterdam.
He or Father Naveen celebrate Mass with us whenever Father Michael-Dominque or Father Stefan are not available.
Community Council and Coordinators
| Name | Function |
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| Aurora George-Kelso | Secretary |
| Lis Kleijn | Coordinator/IT |
| Collins Njomu | Liaison & Readers |
| Koos & Bhern Voogt | Sacristan |
| Cristina Jackson | Youth |
| Eunice Monday | Catering |
| Davide Girino | Webmaster |
