On Sunday, 04 October 2026, we celebrated our first Holy Mass in “Herz-Jesu-Kirche” (Sacred Heart Church) on Beethovenalle 38, 53173 Bonn.
Weekday Mass on Tuesdays and Thursdays remain unchanged and will resume
on Tuesday, 06 October 2026 at the Bonn office Lucas Cranach Straße 24, at 7 p.m.
Many hands make light work (and a great cup of coffee!)
Dear STM Bonn parishioners,
Last Sunday, we celebrated our first Sunday Mass together at Herz Jesu
Church (Beethovenallee 38, 53173 Bonn). With over 120 of us in attendance,
it was wonderful to see so many parishioners! A big thank you to our
priest, altar servers, ushers, musicians, and all the other helping hands
who made our transition to this new home so smooth.
After Mass, we received a warm, personal welcome in the building opposite
the church, the Bürgerstiftung Bad Godesberg. It was lovely to share a cup
of coffee, cookies, and enjoyable conversation in our new space. However,
one adjustment for us is that we share this facility—including the rooms,
kitchen, and all equipment—with several other groups. Just like at home,
anything we use (every cup, spoon, and plate) needs to be washed and put
away in the cupboards before we leave.
I would like to thank all those who helped with this last Sunday.
Going forward, my hope is that we can all share this responsibility, so it
does not fall on the same few shoulders each week. Let us share the work,
the joy, and the fellowship as an international Christian family in this
beautiful new setting.
Thank you all very much for your support and understanding.
It’s a pleasure to welcome you to the website of Saint Thomas More, the International Catholic Chaplaincy in Bonn.
As a spiritual family, our desire is to be a truly international Community who seeks to hold Christ at the center of all that we do.
We began here in Bonn in 1952 as part of the American Embassy.
Today, our parishioners come from over 25 different countries.
We hope that this website helps you to find answers to questions about us.
We look forward to you joining us for Holy Mass on:
- Sundays at Herz Jesu Church, Beethovenallee 38, at 9:30 a.m.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays at STM Office, Lucas Cranach Straße 24, at 7:00 p.m.
God bless you.
Pastoral Programs:
We offer Religious Education programs for everyone, children as well as adults. The Adult Coffee and Conversation Program is an opportunity to discuss subjects that we are all interested in as Christians. These topics range from church history, to morality, to public service. If you would like to join us, the door is always open.
Confessions are heard before and after Sunday Mass and, of course, by appointment.
We encourage all parishioners to be involved in community life and are always glad to welcome people willing to serve as Ushers, Altar Servers, Lectors and Teachers of Religious Education (or substitutes) as well as new members for our social committee or parish council – and last but not least – new singers or musicians for our Choir.