Pfälzer Katholische Kirchenschaffnei in Heidelberg

The Pfälzer Katholische Kirchenschaffnei in Heidelberg is a legally independent ecclesiastical foundation under public law of the Archdiocese of Freiburg. It was founded in 1873 and has since been responsible for the construction and maintenance obligations of over 40 churches and parish houses in the formerly Electoral Palatinate part of Baden. The foundation’s assets consist of land, hereditary building rights, residential and commercial properties, as well as historical foundation assets, the proceeds of which are passed on as grants to church communities and for restoration projects.

The foundation aims to preserve the architectural testimonies of the Catholic faith in the funding area in the long term. It provides funds to maintain churches and parish houses as places of pastoral care, culture, and community. In doing so, it ensures sustainable asset management and adheres to the founder's intentions as well as ecclesiastical and state regulations.

Eligible for funding are local Catholic legal entities in the formerly Electoral Palatinate part of Baden – from the Tauber Valley to Karlsruhe. This includes parish communities, pastoral units, and church institutions that plan construction measures on churches, chapels, and parish houses. Both historically burdened buildings with construction obligations and voluntarily funded projects can receive grants of up to 50% of the recognized costs, provided they meet the statutory requirements.