Archbishop Udo Markus Bentz of Paderborn has temporarily moved his official residence from the historic episcopal city to the Sauerland region for a week-long pastoral initiative aimed at bringing him closer to the daily lives of his flock.
From 5-12 October, he will live and work in Arnsberg, holding meetings, celebrating Masses and engaging with local people under the theme “We.Here.Now.”.
The initiative is not a formal visitation, as outlined in canon law, but rather a more personal and experimental approach to episcopal presence. During his stay, Archbishop Bentz will reside at the former Wedinghausen Monastery, a small section of which has been converted into accommodation for the archbishop and a small team of aides who are accompanying him for the week.
