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The Synodal Path of the Catholic Church in Germany

Colm Holmes • 25 April 2022

Dr Johanna Rahner and Dr Sabine Schratz OP


speaking in Lumen Dominican Centre, Blackrock, Co. Dublin


with live stream to Ennismore Retreat Centre, Cork


Dr Johanna Rahner succeeded Hans Küng as Professor of Dogmatics, History of Dogma and Ecumenical Theology at the Catholic Theological Faculty of Tübingen University. She is one of the most renowned theologians in Germany and an expert on the reform movement. Dr Rahner has published widely in academia and appears regularly in the media to comment on current Church and faith issues.


Dr Sabine Schratz OP studied Theology and History at the University of Münster and St Patrick’s College Maynooth. At present, she is Director of Lumen Dominican Centre in Blackrock and member of the Dominican Historical Institute, Rome. Dr Schratz has published in the fields of Church history, social justice and liturgical praxis.



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