Inauguration of the Katharina-Kasper-Weg: piling up full of faith and history!

Inauguration of the Katharina-Kasper-Weg: piling up full of faith and history!

On May 26, 2025, the new Katharina-Kasper-Weg will be inaugurated. This pilgrimage path, which leads from the monastery church in Dernbach to Limburg, is dedicated to the founder of the poor service maids of Jesus Christ. The service at the opening will take place under the direction of Bishop Georg Bätzing. The pilgrimage route is reminiscent of the life and work of Katharina Kasper, who was born in Dernbach 205 years ago and is still considered a model for many people.

With a total length of around 30 kilometers, the path offers numerous opportunities for stopping, reflection and prayer. On the way there are various stations that are reminiscent of Kasper's life story, as well as 11 themed boards that convey more about their influence and life in the Westerwald during the 19th century. The "Heilborn" grace chapel in Dernbach is also part of this inspiring route, which is not only a physical but also a spiritual journey. According to Rhein-zeitung.de , the path is reminiscent of the Holy Katharina and the monastery church in the Maria Hilf, where it rests in the sarcophagus.

a life in service for the needy

Katharina Kasper devoted her life to the needy. She campaigned for the arms, the sick and children and thus inspired many women to follow her. Their unshakable faith and its commitment not only shaped the region, but also radiate to the present. Dernbacher.de emphasizes that Katharina Kasper dreamed of living in love for and looking for direct contact with God.

she heard an inner voice that encouraged her to find her way of life, which ultimately led to the establishment of a club. Originally she did not plan to launch an order, but her group grew steadily when she gathered more and more women who joined her mission. These women met on Sundays to pray and plan the coming week.

an encouraging message

with perseverance and belief, Katharina repeatedly turned to Bishop Peter Josef Blum. While she undertook foot marches of up to five hours to present her plan, she learned initial rejection. But the inner voice, which she described as her "spirit", gave her the strength to continue. After all, the bishop offered her the necessary help.

The Katharina-Kasper-Weg becomes not only a place of reflection, but also a symbol of hope and inspiration. The initiative should not only keep the memory of it awake, but also invite you to actively understand your spiritual and social commitment. An important celebration for the opening of the pilgrimage is planned on May 26, 2025 and will certainly attract numerous visitors who want to be guided by the life story of Katharina Kaspers.