Consider St. Kunigund a beacon of faith. It stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of Catholicism in Nuremberg. This church is more than just a building. It is a vibrant community hub.
St. Kunigund belongs to the Deanery of Nuremberg. It is part of the Archdiocese of Bamberg. Since September 1, 2019, it has been assigned to the pastoral care area of Nuremberg North-East. The administrative headquarters for this entire pastoral area are located in Allerheiligen. The parish community includes approximately 3400 Catholics.
The parish office is located at Lorschstrasse 1. You can reach them by phone, email or internet. The office is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 AM to 12 PM. It is also open on Mondays and Fridays from 4 PM to 6 PM. Tanja Anomah and Susanne Schwarz are the parish secretaries. Maria Lang, Hildegard Hofmann, Thomas Habermeier and Ruth Koszinowski are active as church musicians. Hildegard Hofmann leads the choir. Christiane Baier directs the ecumenical choir. Tanja Anomah serves as the sacristan.
The pastoral team includes Pastor Georg Schneider. Also, Father Dr. Herbert Gimpl MCCJ serves as a parish vicar. Branko Bradinovic is a pastoral assistant.
Now let’s delve into the history of this parish. The parish area includes the former Siechenkobel St. Peter. It belonged to the city of Nuremberg. In the Middle Ages, it was located outside the city walls. It stood on the exit road to Regensburg. There were only a few farms nearby. The hamlet of Gleißhammer developed there.
The small Gothic church of Kobel St. Peter and Paul was consecrated in 1467. It remained Catholic until the Reformation in Nuremberg in 1525. During World War I, a barracks hospital was built on the Ludwigsfeld. It had a small church barrack. Catholic services were held there during and after the war.
The mother parish of Herz Jesu provided pastoral care for this area. In 1921, the Jesuits took over this settlement area. In 1934, the construction of a stone church began. P. Ludwig WeikI was the second Jesuit pastor. The church was consecrated on June 16, 1935.
St. Kunigund is also accessible to the English Catholic Church. It is located at Scharrerstrasse 32.
The Catholic city church of Nuremberg is supported by the Archdiocese of Bamberg. It is also supported by the Diocese of Eichstätt. Both are in the Deanery of Nuremberg.
St. Kunigund continues to evolve. It serves the spiritual needs of its diverse community. It offers a welcoming space for worship, reflection, and fellowship. Its rich history and dedicated pastoral team ensure its continued relevance in the 21st century. Remember St. Kunigund as a place where faith, history, and community intertwine.