INVITATION
IMPOSSIBLE!
DAY OF THE DEACONNESS 2022
WOMEN’S DIACONATE WORLDWIDE | APRIL 29, 2022 IN OSNABRÜCK AND ON LIVESTREAM
If the church wants to become sustainable worldwide, it must find a different approach to many issues. This is as obvious as it is urgent in the case of the diaconate for women, which has been demanded for a long time – from the USA to India! We are convinced that this change is possible. And it is indispensable.
Mark’s Gospel tells of a woman who anointed Jesus with precious oil in Bethany (Mark 14:3-9). This prophetically acting woman is a model for us. She sees before all others who Jesus is:
The anointed one who will change the world. We follow the biblical testimony: “Amen, I say to you: In all the world where the Gospel is proclaimed, what she has done will also be told in remembrance of her.” However, her courageous actions, prophetic understanding and spiritual power have been forgotten – as is the case with many women.
It is crucial to make the gifts and talents of women visible and effective throughout the world in order to develop the church in colorful and equal diversity. For this to happen, women must not only be heard and seen but also recognized and empowered through ordination.
PROGRAM 29.04.22 OSNABRÜCK | LIVESTREAM FROM 17:00 ON THE ZDK-YOUTUBE-CHANNEL
16:00: Word service in the cathedral St. Peter in Osnabrück
afterwards common walk to the grammar school Ursulaschule
17:00: Women’s Diaconate worldwide – Day of the Deaconess 2022
Gymnasium Ursulaschule
Kleine Domsfreiheit 11 -18, 49074 Osnabrück, Germany
Moderation: Britta Baas, press spokeswoman ZdK
Welcome
Dr. Maria Flachsbarth, President KDFB
Prof. Dr. Thomas Söding, Vice President ZdK
Workshop report followed by
Discussion
Synodal Forum 3 – Women in Ministries and ministries of the church
Bishop Dr. Franz-Josef Bode, Vice Chairman DBK
Prof.in Dr. Dorothea Sattler, Professor for Ecumenical Theology and Dogmatics
Keynote speech followed by
Discussion
Lever for change or patriarchal trap? Feminist-theological reflections on the diaconate of women from a Latin American perspective
Dr. Sandra Lassak, Misereor consultant and Lecturer
Closing words and outlook
Irmentraud Kobusch, Chairperson, Network Diaconate of Women
Prof. Dr. Agnes Wuckelt, deputy chairwoman of the kfd
Federal Chairwoman kfd
18:30: Meeting and discussions
20:00: End
REGISTRATION
By e-mail to: ws02@zdk.de
Please indicate in your e-mail the specific program points for which you are registering.
Registration deadline: April 11, 2022
Participation is free of charge.
No registration is necessary for the livestream on the ZdK Youtube channel.
COORDINATION
Alina Mielke
Central Committee of German Catholics (ZdK)
E-mail: ws02@zdk.de
Phone: 030 166380649
ORGANIZING ORGANIZATIONS
Central Committee of German Catholics | www.zdk.de
Catholic Women’s Community of Germany | www.kfd.de
Catholic German Women’s Federation | www.frauenbund .de
Network Diaconate of Women | www.diakonat.de
SUPPORTED BY:
Catholic Council Osnabrück
AGENDA
Diocese of Osnabrück
kfd Diocesan Association Osnabrück
KDFB Osnabrück Diocesan Association
BDKJ Osnabrück Diocesan Association
KAB Osnabrück Diocesan Association
Kolping Diocesan Association Osnabrück
Maria 2.0 in the diocese of Osnabrück
IN COOPERATION WITH:
Gymnasium Ursulaschule Osnabrück
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