Farewell to Sister Hildegard: A life for God in Weimar

Farewell to Sister Hildegard: A life for God in Weimar

In a moving turn for the city of Weimar, the last Carmelitator of the city, sister Hildegard, died at the age of 91. The loss of the popular religious, who succeeded her life on August 19, leaves a gap in the community that has enriched it with her faith and warmth for more than two decades.

For all who had the privilege of getting to know them, Sister Hildegard remains unforgettable. Despite her small stature, she radiated a warmth and love that is anchored deep in the heart of many people. Their devotion to God and their tireless service shaped the atmosphere in Weimar and beyond.

a trip to Weimar

Sister Hildegard came from Dachau to Weimar in 1995 to build the Carmel St. Teresa in the former Catholic rectory in Schöndorf together with three other Carmelitists. In the environment she appreciated and loved, she stayed when the Carmel was dissolved in spring 2020. She had a permanent place in the hearts of the Weimar, and it obviously felt that she wanted to stay where she had found happiness and meaning in recent years.

In the summer of 2020 she then moved to the Clara house of Caritas am Lindenberg, which was still new to her. Despite the changes in her life, Sister Hildegard managed to make the best of her new situation. There she lovingly described her room as her "little Carmel Sankt Teresa" and lived almost independently in her own area until her death.

a legacy of warmth

In the four years that she could spend in this new home, Sister Hildegard was a source of inspiration for the community. Kerstin Bloch, the furnishing coordinator, reported the joy that the religious found in her everyday life. "Every day she felt like she was on vacation," she said. Sister Hildegard's commitment went far beyond the walls of the facility; She actively participated in various events and thus got in touch with many people.

Your commitment did not go unnoticed. Pastor Timo Gothe thanked her on behalf of the Heart of Jesus' parish for her more than 25 years of beneficial work in the Carmel. The community will commemorate sister Hildegard on Friday, August 23, from 9 a.m. with a requiem in the Herz-Jesu Church.

Sister Hildegard also did something extraordinary: she built up a small library in front of her apartment. This idea reflects its character because it wanted to make education and knowledge accessible to everyone. In doing so, she enriched life within the community and encouraged others to continue their education and grow. This small library became a symbol of her love for the people around her.

After her death, Sister Hildegard will find her final resting place in Dachau, where the Carmeliters are located, according to her wish. However, their inheritance will remain alive in Weimar, where the memories of their generosity and faith will touch many hearts. The city loses a loyal soul, but its light will continue to shine in the stories and hearts of the people.

a lasting inheritance

Sister Hildegard's presence in Weimar will live on as a legacy of faith and charity. Her tireless efforts for the community and the bridges that she built between people are not only memories, but also inspiration for the coming generations. What leaves it is more than just her physical absence; It is the variety of life that touched her and that testifies to her belief in humanity. Her story will continue to be told in Weimar, and her values of care and compassion will continue to be a source of motivation for many.

Weimar. The last Carmelitin living in Weimar died at the age of 91. Requiem in Weimar and the final resting place in Dachau. What made this woman so special:

If you got to know her, she never forgot. This little woman with the big heart and deep love for God who devoted her life to her: Sister Hildegard died on August 19 at the age of 91 at the age of 91.

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She came to Weimar with three other Carmelitators in 1995 and had built the Karmel St. Teresa in the former Catholic rectory in Schöndorf. When the Carmel was dissolved in spring 2020, Sister Hildegard did not go on like her fellow sisters. Weimar had grown so dear to her that she stayed. In the summer of the same year, she moved into the new house Clara of Caritas on Lindenberg.

Last sister Hildegard built a small library on

Four years was still granted to her in the new home, which she called her "little Carmel Sankt Teresa". She enjoyed the time very much and said that she felt like she was on vacation every day, the furnishing coordinator Kerstin Bloch reported in an interview with our editorial team. Sister Hildegard built a small library in front of the door to her small apartment, where she lived almost independently until the end. She enriched life in the community through her faith as well as through her warmth and also took part in events outside of the facility with the support of a driver.

In the name of the parish of heart of Jesus, Pastor Timo Gothe thanked sister Hildegard "for over 25 years of beneficial work in the Carmel". The municipality commemorates the deceased on Friday, August 23, from 9 a.m. with a requiem in the Herz-Jesu Church. At the request of the Carmeliters, Sister Hildegard finds her final resting place at the seat in Dachau.

The role of Carmelites in the current social context

Carmeliter are a religious community that is primarily known for their contemplative life. Her focus is on silence, prayer and personal relationship with God. In a rapidly changing world, in which noise, stress and distractions dominate, the life of the Carmelites offers a retreat and a space for spiritual growth. Especially in recent years there has been a growing interest in spirituality and mindfulness, which means that Klöster is increasingly being visited as places of renewal.

Sister Hildegard embodied this offer by her long and committed presence in Weimar. With her commitment, she helped keep the values of the community and at the same time to make a bridge to modern society. In many communities, the importance of monasteries and religious communities is often underestimated, although they make a decisive contribution to the social and spiritual landscape.

The memories and legacy of Sister Hildegard

Sister Hildegard leaves a lasting impression among the people they knew. Her ability to inspire fellow human beings and donate consolation was one of her most outstanding properties. The creation of a small library in your new home in Caritas shows your wish to promote knowledge and education. Books are often a gateway to new worlds, and their library could have been a source of joy and learning for many of the residents.

The Carmeliters of the German Province, which included Sister Hildegard, are in a long tradition of commitment to the community. This tradition will continue to be carried out by the memories and legacy of Sister Hildegard in the future. Their devotion and influence on the community will live on in the hearts of many people.

In today's world, the importance of the connection between individual tours of faith and the social structure is often emphasized. Sister Hildegard's life shows us what this connection can look like and how valuable it is for society. The loss of such a remarkable personality will be noticeable in both the community and beyond.