Franziskanerkloster Wiedenbrück

Franziskanerkloster Wiedenbrück is a monastery complex with an attached church in Rheda-Wiedenbrück, built from red brick. The buildings connect to the nearby Marienkirche through a walkable cloister, forming a unified religious center.

Prince-Bishop Franz Wilhelm von Wartenberg of Osnabrück founded the monastery in 1644, and Pope Innocent X granted papal approval the following year. This established it as an important religious center in the region.

The monastery takes its name from the Franciscan order that has lived and worked here for centuries. Visitors can sense the monks' presence in their daily rhythm and see how prayer and community life shape the place.

The grounds are accessible to visitors with paths leading through the complex and to the adjoining church building. It is best to arrive during daytime hours outside of prayer times to avoid interrupting monastic life.

The Wiedenbrucker Cross Procession has been held here since 1663, a public pilgrimage that leads the community annually to Marienkirche. This ritual remains deeply rooted in local tradition and continues to this day.