San Gaspare del Bufalo, Catholic parish church in Tuscolano district, Rome, Italy.
San Gaspare del Bufalo is a parish church in Rome's Tuscolano district, built with contemporary architectural features that reflect its modern construction. The building functions as a religious center for the local Catholic community in this residential area.
The parish was established on 19 March 1961 by a decree of Cardinal Luigi Traglia, Cum in regione, and entrusted to the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, who own the building. The present church was built to a design by Pier Luigi Nervi between 1976 and 1981 and consecrated by Cardinal Ugo Poletti on 24 October 1981. A plaque at the back records the visit of John Paul II on 6 December 1981, a few months after the attempt on his life.
The church bears the name of Saint Gaspare del Bufalo, a 19th-century missionary, reflecting the spiritual mission associated with this place. The local community gathers here regularly for worship and events that shape the neighborhood's rhythm.
The church is located in the Tuscolano neighborhood and can be reached by public transport, with bus lines serving the area regularly. Visitors should check service times in advance, as these vary throughout the week.
The church was built during Rome's expansion in the 1970s, when new residential neighborhoods arose to house the city's growing population. This period of development gave the area its modern character, which remains visible today.
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