Kath. Pfarrkirche St. Franziskus - Gelsenkirchen, Germany
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member g300td
N 51° 31.583 E 007° 06.267
32U E 368506 N 5710066
This church is a monument since 8/23/1993
Waymark Code: WMN8A4
Location: Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Date Posted: 01/18/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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This Roman Catholic church was built in the years 1903 to 1904. The architect was M. J. Scherer from Gelsenkirchen. He designed this house of God in the New Gothic style.
The laying of the foundation stone took place on 6/7/1903, and the consecration was made by the bishop of Paderborn, Dr. Wilhelm Schneider, on 10/10/1904.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 06/07/1903

Age of Church building determined by?: Church website

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Roman Catholic

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Saturday

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 6:00 PM

Street address of Church:
Franziskusstraße 18
Gelsenkirchen, Germany


Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

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