Rosendahl is a municipality in the
district of Coesfeld in the state of
North Rhine-Westphalia
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,
Germany
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. It is located approximately north-west of
Coesfeld
Coesfeld (; Westphalian language, Westphalian: ''Koosfeld'') is the capital of the Coesfeld (district), district of Coesfeld in the Germany, German state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
History
Coesfeld received its city rights in 1197, but was first ...
.
In this municipality is located the Castle of Darfeld, internationally famous for having been the residence of
Mary of the Divine Heart (1863–1899), the Countess
Droste zu Vischering
The Droste zu Vischering is the name of an old and important Westphalian noble family
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who became
Sister of the Good Shepherd and received several revelations from God. She is best known for influencing
Pope Leo XIII
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to consecrate the world to the
Sacred Heart of Jesus
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.
Osterwick, Ss.-Fabian-und-Sebastian-Kirche -- 2014 -- 4158 -- Ausschnitt.jpg, Church of St. Fabian and Sebastian (Osterwick)
Schloss Varlar, Rosendahl (00674).jpg, Palace Varlar
20160505 Schloss Darfeld, Rosendahl (05294).jpg, Castle of Darfeld
References
Coesfeld (district)
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