Maria-Hilf-Week 2025: Festival of hope will soon start in Passau!

Maria-Hilf-Week 2025: Festival of hope will soon start in Passau!

Passau, Deutschland - A joyful event is imminent: The Maria-Hilf-Week in the diocese of Passau will be opened on Friday, June 27th. The starting signal for this traditional festival week, which was launched today exactly ten years ago by Bischof Stefan Oster Risened “celebrated in Hinterschmiding.

Bishop Oster emphasizes the role of Mary as a hopeful wearer and gives the thematic orientation of "pilgrims of hope" throughout the week. During the festival week, visitors can expect a varied program that offers different events and devotions.

program of the Maria-Hilf-Week

The event program has something to offer for everyone. Here is an overview of the most important dates:

• 28. June: "Day of visiting services" in the Valentinsaal and around the cathedral square.
• 29. June: Return day "Come and See" for young people between the ages of 16 and 35.
• 30. June: celebration of the Holy Brother Konrad.
• 1. July: celebration of St. Valentin and School 'Day with Bishop Stefan.
• 2. July: Maria ghosts in the entire diocese, with Bishop Oster in Mariakirchen.

A highlight of the week are the pilgrimages that the participants take:

• 3. July: pilgrimage day on the Via Nova from Fürstenzell to Sammarei.
• stairwell in Marihilf, accompanied by Marien Dacht and Mass.
• 5. July: Men's pilgrimage from Schardenberg to Mariahilf.

conclusion and special highlights

The crowning glory of this festival week is a pontifical fair in the St. Stephan cathedral in Passau on July 6th, the live by Niederbayerntv

In addition, from June 20 to August 15, the Maria-Hilf-Stiege is wrapped in blue light by the artist Hubert Huber. This is a wonderful way to further emphasize the importance of the Maria Hilf Week and to strengthen the believing awareness in the region.

Finally, visitors can expect: on the inside on July 8th the 8. Passau Worshipnight with the outbreak band in the praise price in Passau-Neustift. The variety of events promises that the Maria Hilf Week will be a complete success!