Church wants to be more open to urban society

Religion - Church wants to be more open to urban society

According to the Bishop of Fulda, Michael Gerber, the Catholic Church wants to be more open to the diversity of people in larger cities. Gerber told the German Press Agency that the Citypastoral project, for example, aims to reach out to people of all kinds and regardless of their religious affiliation with various, often low-threshold activities. "It's about the question of whether people can experience the relevance of the Christian message." The project focuses on the cities of Fulda, Kassel, Marburg and Hanau in the diocese.

Conversely, the campaigns also have an impact on the individual parishes, explained the 53-year-old: "We are looking even more closely at what questions people have and where we can provide an answer." This also involves the keyword "new volunteering". Interested parties could get involved for a manageable period of time and see the effectiveness of the campaign. "This freedom is crucial," said Gerber. "It's possible that this will increase interest in getting more involved. But there is also the option of dropping out and joining in somewhere else."

Information on the Citypastoral Fulda

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1. The Citypastoral project, which aims to bridge the gap between the Catholic Church and urban society, is being implemented in several cities in the diocese of Fulda, including Fulda, Kassel, Marburg, and Hanau.
2. The Bishop of Cassel, Michael Gerber, mentioned that the German Press Agency reported on the Church's commitment to be more inclusive and reach out to diverse communities in larger cities.
3. Gerber highlighted the importance of the Citypastoral project in the cities of Hanau and Marburg, noting that it involves engaging with people of all faiths and backgrounds through low-threshold activities.
4. The Citypastoral project in Fulda also encourages new volunteering opportunities, allowing individuals to get involved in the campaign for a limited period, giving them the freedom to choose when and where they want to contribute, according to Gerber.
5. While discussing the Citypastoral project, Gerber emphasized that the initiative is not only about increasing church participation but also providing answers to the questions and concerns of people in the larger cities of Hesse, such as Fulda, Marburg, and Hanau.

Source: www.stern.de