St. Franziskus-Kirche, Parish church in Burgweinting district, Regensburg, Germany.
St. Franziskus-Kirche is a modern Catholic parish church on Kirchfeldallee in Burgweinting, consecrated in 2004 to designs by Königs Architekten of Cologne. The geosted building has a plain rectangular exterior and a free-standing bell tower; inside, the main room is an asymmetrical ellipse with walls that lean outward, corner chapels and a sacristy. Sculptor Robert M. Weber designed the liturgical fittings, including a round altar island of stone and stainless steel.
St. Michael, Burgweinting's former main church, became too small for the district's rapid growth from the 1990s, so a new church was built. Cologne's Königs Architekten won the 1998 competition; the first sod was cut on 20 June 2001, the foundation stone laid on 2 October 2001, and Bishop Gerhard Ludwig Müller consecrated the church on 8 May 2004.
The church serves as a central meeting place for the local Catholic community in Burgweinting, where residents gather regularly for services and celebrations. Its presence shapes the spiritual rhythm and social bonds within this residential neighborhood.
The church is located in the Burgweinting neighborhood and can be reached on foot or by public transport. Visitors should note that access during services may be limited, and it is advisable to check opening times beforehand.
The church is named after Saint Francis of Assisi, connecting it to the Franciscan tradition within the Catholic Church. This naming links the local community to a global spiritual heritage.
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