Suddenly, bells chime. They call the community to worship at Pfarrei St. Mauritius. This isn’t just a church. It’s a focal point for the Catholic community, encompassing Regensdorf, Watt, and Adlikon. Its reach extends across the Furttal, embracing Húttikon, Otelfingen, Boppelsen, Dánikon, Dállikon, and Buchs ZH.
Let’s step back. The story of Pfarrei St. Mauritius begins long before its physical structure. The area now served by the parish was once part of the parish of St. Katharina Zurich-Affoltern and the parish of Bülach.
In fact, on October 31, 1958, the Diocesan Culture Association of Chur transferred the land to the newly established Catholic Church Foundation St. Mauritius, Regensdorf. The groundbreaking for the St. Mauritius Chapel followed on July 19, 1959. Alphons Della Pietra from the Parish of St. Katharina Affoltern oversaw this. Architect Richard P. Krieg designed the chapel. On Pentecost Sunday, June 5, 1960, the St. Mauritius Chapel was consecrated.
The parish itself was established on January 14, 1963. It included Boppelsen, Buchs, Dállikon, Dánikon, Húttikon, Otelfingen, and Regensdorf. Before that, in 1960, a parish rectorship was established for Dállikon, Dánikon, Húttikon, and Regensdorf.
The church’s archive holds a rich collection. It contains ecclesiastical administrative documents. Photos, records, and official publications are carefully preserved. The archive spans from 1956 to 2015. It documents key moments like the land transfer in 1958. There is also the first groundbreaking for the chapel in 1959.
The archive offers a glimpse into the Pfarrei St. Mauritius’s evolution. Its records reveal the dedication. They also reveal the community that shaped this sacred place. Today, Pfarrei St. Mauritius stands as a testament to faith. It also represents community. It serves as a spiritual home for many in the Furttal region.