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The Bistum Hildesheim, founded in the year 815, is one of the oldest and largest dioceses in Germany. It encompasses large parts of Lower Saxony as well as Bremen-Nord and Bremerhaven and is divided into 17 deaneries and 119 parishes. As a public-law corporation, it serves as a central pastoral and administrative center for the Catholic community in the region.
The main mission of the Bistum Hildesheim is to support and promote the Catholic community. It is committed to being a witness of hope and life and to orienting itself to the needs of the people in its catchment area. The values of the diocese are deeply rooted in Christian teaching and aim to create a community of love, compassion, and unity.
The diocese offers a variety of services and activities, including:
The Bistum Hildesheim is engaged in a comprehensive process to redesign its properties and community structures. The so-called "Zukunftsräume" process aims to make the buildings and resources future-proof and to adapt to the needs of today's society. This process includes the development of content-related and building-related concepts for each parish to ensure that the church remains a vibrant part of the community.
The diocese is currently facing challenges such as dealing with cases of abuse and maintaining the church's reputation. Despite these challenges, the Bistum Hildesheim remains an important part of the Catholic community in Germany and continues to advocate for the promotion of faith and community.
