Church of Saint Joseph, Modern church building in Senetářov, Czech Republic

The Church of Saint Joseph is a modern concrete religious building featuring geometric forms, white walls, and a black metal cross on its exterior facade. The structure combines clean lines with functional design and serves as an active parish church for the surrounding communities.

Residents vowed on 19 March 1942, the feast of Saint Joseph, to build a church if their village escaped evacuation for the Dědice training camp. The vow was renewed in 1943 and 1944. In 1968 priest František Vavříček obtained permission by presenting the church as a replacement for a chapel blocking the II/379 road; Ludvík Kolek drew the design in under 14 days, and the foundation stone was laid in June 1969.

The church is dedicated to Saint Joseph because villagers vowed on 19 March 1942, his feast day, to build a church if they escaped evacuation or returned safely from exile; the vow was renewed in 1943 and 1944. The interior holds 14 abstract Stations of the Cross painted by Mikuláš Medek and a turquoise triptych above the altar by Ludvík Kolek.

The site is accessible to visitors who wish to attend regular Catholic services or explore the building. Before visiting, it is helpful to check service times to choose the best moment for your visit.

The first Mass on 11 July 1971 drew about 15,000 believers from across Czechoslovakia, though police surrounded the village and closed the access roads, so visitors reached the church on foot through the forest. Ten priests concelebrated. The church could not be consecrated until 7 July 1991, when Bishop Cikrle blessed it together with new organs.