Volunteers: 21 sisters celebrate impressive anniversaries!

Volunteers: 21 sisters celebrate impressive anniversaries!

A festive day for the Sisters of the Redeemer: On June 15, 2025, 21 sisters celebrated their profession of profession in the parent house in Würzburg and in the Maria Hilf house in Heidenfeld. The event attracted numerous guests from the circle of friends and family, who celebrated together with the jubilees who are in the service of the community between 50 and 70 years. These celebrations are not only a nice occasion, but also a valuable recognition of the versatile services that the sisters in social institutions, in the administration, in the kitchen and of course also in the church.

DOMVICAR PAUS PAUL Weismantel sent the sisters thankful words, who put their support for people in difficult situations. At this festive meeting, the general superior, Sr. Monika Edinger, gave personal speeches to every jubilee, which made the event a very personal and warm celebration.

A look at the jubilees

The jubilee in the mother house introduced themselves in different age groups:

• 70 years: Sr. Alberadis Schüßler (Norsbach-Ebersbach, district of Miltenberg), Sr. Friedegard Hillenbrand (Ochsenfurt, district of Würzburg)
• 65 years: Sr. Clemente Elbert (Wörth, Lkr. Miltenberg), Sr. Gudrun Kohlschreiber (Apfelbach, district of Bad Mergentheim), Sr. Reinholdis Schaub (Großseebach, district of Erlangen-Höchstadt), Sr. Herlindis Metz, Lkr. (Würzburg), Sr. Isolde Rehse (Wuppertal-Elberfeld)
• 60 years: Sr. Alice Bock (Obernburg, Lkr. Miltenberg), Sr. Pietra Hofmann (Bürgstadt, district of Miltenberg), Sr. Bertrun Braun (Straßbessenbach-Bessenbach, district of Aschaffenburg), Sr. Adelmara Liebler (Birkenfeld, district of Spessart)
• 50 years: Sr. Kathrin Retzbach (Künzelsau), Sr. Tamara Lutz (Waldbüttelbrunn, district of Würzburg)

On Saturday, July 1st, another festival takes place at which eight other Redeemer sisters will celebrate their anniversary. A highlight will be the festival service in the parent house church, which is celebrated by Domvikar Paul Weismantel, supported by other priests, including spiritual cathedral dean EM. Prelate Kurt Witzel. This celebration will honor the sisters, who have 60, 50 and even 25 years in their official commitment, and thank you for putting your talents into the service of the community.

volunteer engagement in the church

An essential part of the work of the sisters is the voluntary commitment, which is based on the conviction that each person has received individual talents. As the volunteer agency Charisma , there are many ways to get involved in the church and in diaconal. Be it regular visiting services for old and sick people, supporting events or participation in the children's service - the opportunities are diverse and offer everyone the chance to contribute and help others.

For everyone who is interested in volunteering in their community, contacting the responsible person for volunteering in their own community is a good first step. Here you can learn more about the different activities and get involved in the social structure.

Overall, the sisters' anniversaries are not only a celebration of their long -term loyalty, but also a nice occasion to appreciate the tireless efforts of the community. As the Mainpost , their services are priceless and shape the lives of many people in the region.