Herz-Jesu-Kirche

Herz-Jesu-Kirche is a parish church in Bocholt featuring modernist architecture with an industrial-style shed roof and an asymmetrical tower on its western side. The interior contained wooden Stations of the Cross and a pipe organ with 36 registers.

The foundation stone was laid on May 31, 1959, and the building was consecrated on October 30, 1960. The construction reflected the needs of a growing congregation during the post-war period.

The name reflects devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a traditional Catholic practice. The congregation gathered here for worship and prayer, with artistic pieces like the triumph cross by Heinrich Lückenkötter serving as focal points in the space.

The building served as a parish center with adjacent facilities including a parish house, community center, and kindergarten before closure in September 2019. Access to the building is no longer available to the public.

Local residents nicknamed the building 'Herz-Jesu-Fabrik' due to its industrial architectural style. The nickname captured how the unconventional design reflected the working-class character of the congregation.

Location: Bocholt

GPS coordinates: 51.84451,6.62671

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:44