In 1920 a church building association formed in Neubiberg. Their goal was ambitious: to build a magnificent new church. The existing chapel Maria im Walde was simply too small. The rapidly growing community needed a larger space for worship. This is the story of Maria Rosenkranzkönigin.
The Maria Rosenkranzkönigin church wasn’t built overnight. Construction began in May 1928. The foundation stone was laid in June of that same year. Franz Xaver Boemmel designed the church. The local firm Metzger and Spörkl was the builder. It was a significant undertaking for the small community.
The dedication ceremony was a momentous occasion. Cardinal Michael von Faulhaber himself presided over the consecration. This happened on November 11 1928. A grand procession transferred the Blessed Sacrament from the old chapel to its new home. The name Maria Rosenkranzkönigin was suggested by the then Expositus Johann Keller.
The interior wasn’t always as it is today. In 1940 Konrad Schmid-Meil painted a large altarpiece. It featured a stern-looking Madonna. Some people called it the “War Madonna”. Opinions on the painting were divided. By 1951 it was even sometimes covered with a tapestry. Eventually in 1967 the entire back wall was repainted.
The church wasn’t static. In 1968 it underwent renovations and was extended with a side aisle. Further improvements continued into the 21st century. Electric bench heating was installed in 2004. In 2005 the church was re-plastered. This was in accordance with preservation requirements. Old paint layers were carefully removed.
The Maria Rosenkranzkönigin is more than just a building. It’s a testament to community spirit and faith. Its simple design reflects a modern architectural style. It’s a white-plastered structure. Its total length is 40 meters its width 13.3 meters. A low tower 21.5 meters high stands next to the nave. Inside are three steel bells. The church stands as a proud symbol of Neubiberg’s history. It’s a place of worship a place of community a place of history. A place to reflect on the past and look towards the future. This is Maria Rosenkranzkönigin.