Stiepel Priory, Cistercian monastery in Bochum, Germany
Stiepel Priory is a Cistercian monastery in Bochum featuring a church, residential quarters for monks, and surrounding gardens. The complex sits on spacious grounds in North Rhine-Westphalia with a quieter setting away from the urban center.
The monastery was established in 1988 as a dependent house of Heiligenkreuz Abbey, initiated by Franz Hengsbach, the first Bishop of the Diocese of the Ruhr. This founding brought a new monastic community to the Bochum region.
The priory serves as a pilgrimage site where visitors come to honor Our Lady of Sorrows through prayer and quiet reflection. The chapel draws people seeking spiritual connection and devotion.
The priory maintains a library with theological resources and offers educational programs about monastic life for those interested in learning more. Visitors should check ahead as access follows the community's prayer schedule.
The monastery has been led by a succession of priors who have maintained the community's stability and direction since its founding. This continuity of leadership reflects the steady growth of the monastic life here.
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