Clerics Step Down from Their Positions
Pastors Klaus Göldner and Bernhard Götz Bid Farewell After 20 Years of Service at Johannes Hospice in Pentling
Pastor Klaus Göldner and Pastoral Referent Bernhard Götz, who have served as chaplains and pastoral referents respectively at the Johannes Hospice in Pentling, are retiring after a combined total of twenty years. Their retirement marks the conclusion of a meaningful chapter in the life of Johannes Hospice, reflecting decades of commitment to hospice care in Pentling.
The Johannes Hospice staff, along with Sean Patrick Saßmannshausen, a member of the Johanniter Regional Board, attended a farewell celebration held at the hospice to bid farewell to the dedicated duo. The event was a barbecue celebration that took place within the hospice premises.
For eleven years, Pastor Göldner provided spiritual guidance, administered sacraments, and fostered a sense of peace and dignity among patients in their final days. He was a regular presence at the hospice, being present at least twice a week.
Bernhard Götz, on the other hand, served as a pastoral referent for nine years. His role involved coordinating volunteer efforts, supporting family members, and facilitating community outreach or grief counseling. Together, their long-term dedication helped to strengthen the hospice’s mission of holistic care, integrating spiritual well-being with physical and psychological comfort.
During their tenure, the Johannes Hospice in Pentling provided spiritual care to both hospice guests and staff. This care extended beyond the medical needs of the patients, offering counseling, conducting services, and being present for patients’ needs.
The Johanniter reported the retirement of Pastor Göldner and Pastoral Referent Götz in a press release. Despite their retirement, the Johannes Hospice in Pentling continues to uphold its mission of providing spiritual care to its guests and staff.
The retirements of Pastor Göldner and Pastoral Referent Götz are significant milestones for the Johannes Hospice in Pentling. Their combined twenty years of service have left an indelible mark on the hospice, and their contributions will be remembered for years to come.
As Pastor Göldner and Pastoral Referent Götz bid farewell after twenty years of service at Johannes Hospice, their retirement marked a significant change in the hospice's lifestyle, merging outdoor-living through the barbecue celebration held on the hospice premises, with the continued focus on home-and-garden, as the hospice continues to provide holistic care. Despite their retirement, the legacy of their work and contributions will persist, shaping the home-and-garden ambiance and the overall outdoor-living experiences at Johannes Hospice in Pentling for years to come.
