There is no church in Neratovice

It was an intention. The communists founded it in 1957 as a town without a church.
They wanted to prove that this was possible. Hence, the church is still missinng very much.

Therefore we want to build
Holy Trinity Church and Cardinal Josef Beran Community Centre

And we want to build it so that it is:

DIGNIFIED DOMINANT OF THE TOWN

If you say “Neratovice”, everyone thinks of a town of chemical industry full of chimneys. The main square is formed by very high prefabricated buildings. A dignified dominant is missing. The new church should fulfill this role.

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A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE OF GOOD WILL MEET

The whole community operates in improvised conditions, at the cost of great personal effort. The proposed church building would function as a community center, that welcomes not only religious societies and activities but all the people in Neratovice who want to get involved in the social and cultural life of the community.

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UNEXPECTED ARCHITECTURAL JEWEL

The Holy Trinity church will be an architectural jewel. It was designed by a leading Czech architect prof. Ing. arch. Zdeňek Fránek (*1961) and has a potential to become a sought-after cultural heritage. The main body of the proposed church is reminiscent of Noah´s ark, the tower of a figure leaning towards the ark.

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MEMENTO OF RECENT CZECH HISTORY

Community center links to the Cardinal Joseph Beran. In the time when the communists founded a town without a church, Cardinal Beran was marginalized by the communist power. Therefore, the church will be a memento of recent Czech history.

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CULTIVATION OF INHOSPITABLE LANDSCAPE

The church will stand at the frontier of the towns Libis and Neratovice at a place that is now covered by scrub and full of garbage. There will be a playground and park in the church´s surroundings. We will replace a dump by a church. An inhospitable landscape will be cultivated.

 

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CENTER OF CIVIL SOCIETY
AND CRIMINALITY PREVENTION

The church will be of a great social significance. It will provide roof over head to a parish, where young people prepare programme for the others and hence learn responsibility, mutual consideration, help and respect. The church therefore contributes to the support of mature civil society, social receptivity and criminality prevention.

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HOW CAN I HELP?

SHOULD YOU WISH TO SUPPORT THIS GOD’S WORTHY ARCHITECTURAL PIECE, PLEASE MAKE A DONATION TO THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNT:
IBAN: CZ56 0800 0000 0000 0923 7012
BIC: GIBACZPX
Account holder address: Nadace neratovického komunitního centra, Moravcova 6, 250 72 Kojetice, CZ.
Please contact us at fundraiser@kostelneratovice.cz of fill in the donation form on the right so that we can give you our thanks.
THANK YOU!


BUDGET

8 600 000 USD = 8 200 000 EUR = 6 800 000 GBP TOTAL
7 100 000 USD = 6 800 000 EUR = 5 700 000 GBP from foundation assets
1 500 000 USD = 1 400 000 EUR = 1 100 000 GBP from donors

About the project

If you say “Neratovice”, everyone thinks of a town of chemical industry full of chimneys. The main square is formed by very high prefabricated buildings. A dignified dominant is missing. The new church should fulfill this role. The Holy Trinity church will be an architectural jewel. It was designed by a leading Czech architect prof. Ing. arch. Zdeňek Fránek (*1961) and has a potential to become a sought-after cultural heritage. The main body of the proposed church is reminiscent of Noah´s ark, the tower of a figure leaning towards the ark.

Community center relates to the Cardinal Joseph Beran. In the time when the communists founded a town without a church, Cardinal Beran was marginalized by the communist power. Therefore, the church will be a memento of recent Czech history.

Ladies and Gentlemen,
This website presents our long-term wish to create a place of congregation and community for all the citizens of Neratovice, a town without a church.

It should be a building providing space for quiet contemplation, meditation and calm. A church is, however, also a place where we can share joy and look after each other. A place which helps us rise in our faith and which – through art – inspires us to pause in our hurried lives and listen to God. Such exceptional monument represents our togetherness: it will warmly welcome everyone.  Every single one of us has their undeniable place in shaping our community, just like every brick in this building forms a perfect whole.

We hope to open the doors of Neratovice’s new Holy Trinity Church as soon as possible in order to welcome you to our community centre and sanctuary dedicated to the memory of cardinal Josef Beran.

P.Peter Kovac
Priest, Neratovice

CURRENT DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROJECT

At the end of 2019, we got zoning permits for the project.

After that, preparation works were carried out – such as the connections of energy supply and landscaping of the property.

Building permits were issued 7th June 2021.

1st November 2021, a foundation was founded (Nadace neratovickeho komunitniho centra) to get more people from the parish involved in the activities connected with building the church.

In spring 2022, another parish (Budyne) donated part of its lands to the foundation. This is a crucial donation that enabled us to start building the church.

During 2023, general contractor was selected, it was a long process done very carefully. 17th May 2024, the contract was signed.

18th September 2024, the cornerstone was blessed.

In autumn 2024, construction began.

 

The whole project is fueled by the boundless enthusiasm of the parishioners, volunteers, and friends, who, step by step, bring the vision of the new Neratovice church to life.

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Our parish

Our community has a vibrant cultural and social life. The parishioners celebrate Holy communion during Sunday mass together (commonly attended by 200 people), but also organize multiple cultural activities and trips, meetings, and workshops which are open to everyone, regardless of faith. Nevertheless, suitable space for these activities is missing.

2013, the parishioners founded Salesian Youth Movement – Neratovice Club covering most events that the parish stages. There are many activities prepared especially for children and youth. Every month, they organize at least one trip or a weekend gathering, and in summer there are camps. However, most events take place in Neratovice – regular meetings of children, youth or mothers, community evenings, costume parties for children, garden parties, Christmas parties, and afternoon games.

The parish also has two choirs, youth society, religious education classes, and also works as a place for mothers with children to meet.

The whole community operates in improvised conditions, at the cost of great personal effort. The proposed church building would function as a community center, that welcomes not only religious societies and activities but all the people in Neratovice who want to get involved in the social and cultural life of the community.