kerkfabrieken
Kerkfabrieken, often translated as "church factories" or "church wardens," are administrative and financial bodies responsible for the management of church property and finances in Catholic churches in Belgium and parts of the Netherlands. Historically, these institutions were established to manage the assets and income of individual parishes, ensuring that these resources were used for the upkeep of the church building, the support of the clergy, and charitable activities.
The origin of kerkfabrieken can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when parishes were granted endowments
The composition of a kerkfabriek typically includes a president, who is usually the parish priest, and several