Bishop Voderholzer sounds the alarm: the right to life of unborn children is in danger!

Bishop Voderholzer sounds the alarm: the right to life of unborn children is in danger!

It was a solemn day in Weiden when... Maltese relief service celebrated its 50th anniversary with a celebratory service in St. Joseph's Church. Bishop Rudolf Voderholzer gave a powerful speech in which he clearly spoke out in favor of protecting unborn life and sharply criticized the CDU/CSU parliamentary group's handling of this issue. His words were also well received by Benjamin Zeitler, the Weiden CSU parliamentary group leader, who also thanked Voderholzer. The event also offered an opportunity to highlight the Maltese's commitment to socially disadvantaged people and to present new initiatives.

A special attraction was the Maltese rickshaw that Bishop Voderholzer tested to draw attention to the organization's wide range of help offers. The bishop praised Georg Khevenhüller, the federal chairman of the Maltese, for his persistent commitment to political issues and to society. With a clear indication of an impending paradigm shift in dealing with the beginning of life, Voderholzer warns of possible developments that could violate human dignity. A central concern of the Maltese people, helping those in need, also has an ethical dimension that cannot be ignored.

New Malteser management team introduced

At the same time, the day was not only a reminiscence of the past, but also a glimpse of the future of the Maltese in the region. Malteser.de reports on the introduction of the new management team, which includes Michaela Hutzler, Julius-Alexander Past and Ursula Kohlhäufl-Steffl. Her appointment was celebrated by Bishop Voderholzer at a pontifical mass in Saint Emmeram. Mayor Astrid Freudenstein took the opportunity to recognize the valuable work of the Maltese people in Regensburg and to invite the city residents to actively participate.

The official part of the ceremony took place in the Kolpinghaus. Georg Khevenhüller spoke about the long history of the Maltese, which is deeply rooted in Catholic tradition and includes social services such as clothing stores and food distribution. Thomas Kleinert, CFO of Malteser Germany, emphasized the transmission of faith through concrete actions that are part of their work.

A look at the Maltese

The Maltese relief service e. V. is based in Cologne and has been an important force in the social sector since it was founded in 1953. With over 38,000 employees and more than 58,700 volunteers, the service is an indispensable part of society, covering various areas including first aid, disaster response and social work.

The Maltese feel committed to the motto “witnessing faith and helping those in need” and strive to combine faith and solidarity with their work. They can proudly look back on a remarkable turnover of 563 million euros in 2023. The planned “Plaudernetz” project, which will start in June 2025, shows how dynamic the organization remains and is constantly developing.

With this celebration in Weiden and the introduction of the new team, the Maltese are not only setting an example for their existing commitment to social work, but are also looking confidently into a future that will continue to be characterized by charity and responsible action.