St. Katharina, church building in Rietberg, Germany
St. Katharina is a monastery church in Rietberg founded in the early 17th century and built of solid stone. The interior features baroque decorations, an ornately crafted high altar depicting scenes of crucifixion and resurrection, a 1747 organ, a carved pulpit from 1698, and finely worked confessionals from the late 18th century.
The church was founded in 1618 as part of a monastery established by a local count and his wife, closely linked to Catholic renewal in the region. After the monastery closed in 1975, the building is now maintained by the parish and continues to serve as a place for worship and community events.
The church is dedicated to Saint Katharina of Alexandria, reflecting the close connection to the founding family who built it. Today it continues to serve as a place of worship and community gatherings, blending its religious heritage with contemporary uses.
The church is easy to reach, located near Rietberg's main streets with parking and bus stops nearby. Guided tours of the interior are available upon request and offer insights into the building's history, artwork, and changes over the centuries.
The church bell at the entrance was cast in 1732 and originally came from another nearby church before being installed here later. A Mary chapel built in 1967, converted from a former gatehouse room, shows how the church adapted to new needs over time.
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