New community center in Potsdam: Church invests 7.2 million euros!

New community center in Potsdam: Church invests 7.2 million euros!

Potsdam, Bassinplatz/Am Bassin 2, Deutschland - The Catholic Church in Potsdam plans to build a new parish and community center on Bassinplatz. According to rbb24 , the project will probably cost around 7.2 million euros. This announcement was published on Monday by the Archdiocese of Berlin.

The new center is to be built on a 650 square meter property in Gutenbergstrasse. At this point there was a historic Dutch house beforehand, but it was demolished. The building permit for the approximately 940 square meter building is expected in June and construction work is scheduled to begin in autumn. The completion is planned until the beginning of 2028.

architectural integration and variety of offers

The new community center is designed in the characteristic style of the Dutch district of the city of Potsdam. There will be offers for "pious, seekers and doubters" and thus play an important role in the community's community.

In the immediate vicinity is the Catholic Church of St. Peter and Paul, which was built between 1867 and 1870. This parish church is characterized by its almost 60 meter high bell tower and an eclectic style, which combines Byzantine, Romanesque and classicist elements. According to Wikipedia since 1992 has been considered a Propsteikirche and has over 6100 members. It offers a variety of services, including services, religious education and pastoral care.

historical context

The history of the parish goes back to 1722 when Friedrich Wilhelm I founded the rifle factory in Potsdam and incited Catholic skilled workers from Liège. This led to the first provisional church in 1723 and later to plan the new building of St. Peter and Paul, the foundation stone of which was laid on June 4, 1867. The Benediction took place on August 7, 1870, and after serious damage in the Second World War, the church was restored in 1950.

The architecture of St. Peter and Paul, as well as the planned institutions of the new community center, reflect the rich history and culture of the region. The establishment of the Catholic Church in Potsdam remains a central part of urban life and religious practice. Further information on the church can also be found on Wikipedia