The parish of St Josef was established in 1928 in the newly built district of Hohentwiel to meet the growing needs of the local population for their own parish. The patronage of St Josef, known as the patron saint of workers, reflects the church’s close ties to the labour movement of that time. Today, the parish has around 2,200 members and offers a wide range of church services, pastoral care and parish events.
A distinctive feature of St Josef is the Croatian Mission, which celebrates Holy Mass in the Croatian language on Sundays, thus providing a spiritual home for the Croatian community in Singen. Furthermore, the parish maintains a long-standing partnership with the parish of San Lorenzo in Arequipa, Peru, through which social projects and cultural exchange are promoted.
Architecturally, the church is simple and functional, typical of the style of 1920s ecclesiastical architecture.
It combines historical tradition with a vibrant present, in which religious life, cultural activities and the congregation’s social engagement are intertwined. Visitors will find here not only a place of worship, but also a meeting place for fellowship and social interaction. Its location also provides a direct connection to nature and the urban environment, enabling the church to play a central role both spiritually and within the local neighbourhood.
