Bishop Ring meets with the Federation of Old Catholic Women

Bishop Matthias Ring visited the board by baf (Federation of Old-Catholic women) at its board meeting in Ritsch Weier. It was a valuable exchange of ideas and information. The bishop expressed his appreciation for the baf - in work, having a great continuity. In discussion it was mainly to improve connectivity and transparency, mutual assistance and information from the diocese and baf.

Also Frauke Schmitz-Gropengießer, the baf-Vetreterin in Christinnenrat, was present and was able to bring information from the ecumenical level.

As a result of the lively conversation it can be stated:

Bishop Matthias suggested that the public presence of BAF in the diocese to improve. He said his support in terms of better sharing of information and projects. Other topics included the presentation of BAF on the Diocese Synod, the annual women's Sunday, gender-inclusive language and the PEPP course.

The conversation was stimulating and profitable. The BAF Board looks forward to continuing our good cooperation.