Pfarrkirche, Gothic Revival church in Bad Kissingen, Germany

The Herz-Jesu-Stadtpfarrkirche is a Roman Catholic parish church at Von-Hessing-Straße 8 in central Bad Kissingen, built in Gothic Revival style to plans by Munich architect Karl von Leimbach and erected under master builder Andreas Lohrey from 1882. Its tower rises 67 metres. The main portal carries a tympanum by sculptor Valentin Weidner showing the words "Kommet alle zu mir, die ihr mühselig und beladen seid!"; the side portals depict the sacrifice of Melchisedek and the offering of Isaac.

The old St. James's Church, built in the 14th century, held only 675 people, so a new church was planned for the growing spa. King Ludwig I rejected the request in 1844; approval came in 1860 under Maximilian II. The first sod was cut on 12 January 1881, and the foundation stone was laid on 25 March 1882. The church was consecrated on 31 August 1884 by Bishop Franz Joseph von Stein.

The church is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a devotion widespread in the late 19th century. Empress Elisabeth of Austria attended a Sunday service here in 1897 and refused the seat reserved for her, sitting in the nave instead. The high altar was designed by Georg Dengler and executed by sculptor Valentin Weidner, who also carved busts of parish priest Andreas Dietz, architect Karl von Leimbach, site manager Anton Hurt and himself above the main entrance.

The building can be viewed from the exterior and is centrally located in town, making it easy to reach on foot. Access is generally available to visitors when no services or private events are taking place.

The stained glass windows cast colored patterns on the interior stone surfaces that shift throughout the day as sunlight moves. This interplay of color and light creates an ever-changing inner environment as visitors spend time here.