Gemeindeverband Katholischer Kirchengemeinden Ostwestfalen-Lippe

The Gemeindeverband Katholischer Kirchengemeinden Ostwestfalen-Lippe is a central organization that supports 214 Catholic parishes in Ostwestfalen-Lippe and the city of Bad Pyrmont (Lower Saxony). Since January 1, 2023, it has been part of a larger legal umbrella that includes the parish associations Hochstift Paderborn and Minden-Ravensberg-Lippe[1][5].

• Administrative Services: The association provides comprehensive support for administrative tasks to relieve pastors and church councils, giving them more time for pastoral care[1][5].
• Childcare Facilities: As a majority shareholder, the association supports two daycare provider companies with a total of 160 childcare facilities that focus on holistic education and family-friendly care[5].

The main mission of the association is to assist the parishes as a service provider and to create space for pastoral care. The focus is on a comprehensive care service that enables the communities to concentrate on pastoral work[1]. The association is oriented towards Christian values and promotes these in its work[3].

The association aims to create a solid foundation for work in the pastoral areas by bundling expertise and qualifying services. This helps to release resources in the parishes to be invested in pastoral work[1]. Additionally, the association was awarded "Family-Friendly Company in the Paderborn District" in 2023, highlighting its efforts for a family-friendly work environment[4].

The Gemeindeverband Katholischer Kirchengemeinden Ostwestfalen-Lippe is thus an important partner for the Catholic communities in the region, distinguished by its comprehensive services and commitment to Christian values.

• 1 - https://wir-erzbistum-paderborn.de/unsere-organisation/gemeindeverbaende/
• 2 - https://www.kath-gv-owl.de/Kontakt/Lob-und-Kritik/
• 3 - https://kath-kitas-bielefeld.de
• 4 - https://www.kath-gv-owl.de/Stellenangebote/
• 5 - https://www.kath-gv-owl.de