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The Maria Tenhemelopnemingkerk is a church building in Mariadorp built between 1959 and 1960.

The old church from 1420 remained fairly constant until the renovation / restoration in 1879 by PJH Cuypers. In 1932 enlarged by architect Van de Leur in Nijmegen, by creating a transept. Also side rooms around the chancel from 1420. Damaged by war in 1944 (the tower was blown up). The same architect Van de Leur restored and enlarged the church in 1954: the nave and the tower were restored in the old style, whereby the width of the side aisles of the nave was doubled.

Interesting, large, modern church with detached tower, in which 3 bells. The 3 bells were transferred from the old church. In addition, there is a small bell from Schaft, cast in 1667 by François Delapaix. (This tower is very similar to that of the RK Kerk HH Harten in Eindhoven-Gestel, designed by the same architects). In the hall of this church is a model of the previous church.

Temporary church that was in use during the construction of the current church and was demolished after it was put into use.

Nice church in neoclassical to neo-Romanesque forms, with a small tower and with reasonably well-preserved inventory.

Richly detailed large chapel with roof turret. Characteristic work by architect J. Stuyt. Part of the interesting, extensive complex OL Vrouw ter Nood, still in use as a place of pilgrimage.

Until the second half of the 19th century, Roosendaal had one Roman Catholic church building: St. Jan. Due to the construction of the railway in 1854, the Redemptorists looked for a place to build their church and monastery. In 1866, an emergency church was built, which was quite large, namely 27 by 14 m., and offered space for 200 folding chairs and 400 kneeling chairs, and contained 2 side attars and 4 confessionals. On 29 October 1866, this emergency church was put into use. After 2 years, they still wanted to build the current church, the blessing was on 19 October 1874. The extension was put into use on 25 March 1909. The major restoration was in 1966, in October 1966 it was as good as new again. The arch above the front door is the coat of arms Beatae Mariae Virgini de Perpetuo Succursoo or the Blessed Virgin Mary of Perpetual Help. The tabernacle in the choir shows the 4 church fathers. On either side of the tabernacle kneel 2 wooden angel figures, originating from the Redemptorist Church (H. Verlosserkerk) in Rotterdam. 8 confessionals are placed in the side aisles.

Reconstruction church with small roof turret in neo-Romanesque forms.

The church of Onze Lieve Vrouw van Altijddurende Bijstand (Our Lady of Perpetual Help) is a three-aisled so-called pseudo-basilica with multi-faceted closed transept and tower to the right of the front facade, covered by a high spire.

On Sunday 5 July 2009, an art object was unveiled in the Roman Catholic church Our Lady of Perpetual Help. It is the glass object Faith, Hope and Love. It was made by Milsbeek glass artist Tonny Meeuwssen and after the church service it was unveiled by the artist and his grandson. This church is listed as a Municipal Monument of the Netherlands.