St. Mauritius

St. Mauritius is a Catholic church in Ibbenbüren featuring a tall tower built from local sandstone. Inside, a Christ mosaic by artist Ludwig Baur hangs behind the altar, and a large organ with 34 registers built in 1989 by Gebrüder Oberlinger occupies the church's musical space.

The church began in 1717 when Catholics received permission to build a chapel, completed in 1722 as a timber-framed structure. Its construction marked the end of religious tensions that had shaped the region since the Reformation.

The church serves as a gathering place for different prayer traditions and religious services that shape community life. People regularly come together here for special occasions like Christmas celebrations and monthly prayer meetings.

Visitors should aim to come during services or prayer meetings to fully experience the interior and musical performances. The location in town makes it easy to reach on foot or by public transport.

Since 2019, the church became part of a major parish merger that brought together multiple communities in the region. This consolidation made it the largest parish in the Diocese of Munster and strengthened the local Catholic presence.