St. Laurentius, Nordborchen

The history of the church begins in 1031, when Bishop Meinwerk donated his estates in Nordborchen and Südborchen to the Benedictine Order at Abdinghof in Paderborn. It is believed that the first wooden church was built during this period.

After the Thirty Years’ War destroyed the church in Nordborchen as well, it was rebuilt by 1722.

In 1902, the Nordborchen chapel parish built a new church on its own initiative and with its own funds. In 1925, Nordborchen became a parish vicariate.

The current church building was planned during the Second Vatican Council. “The church as the tent of God, the church as the pilgrim people of God on the journey”—this was to be reflected in the church’s architectural concept.

On October 13, 1968, the current church was solemnly consecrated by Auxiliary Bishop Dr. Nordhues.