We are ÖHG Hohenheim

ÖHG is the Protestant and Catholic chaplaincy at the University of Hohenheim: we are students, doctoral students, university staff and two Chaplains.

We celebrate services together, we search for fellowship, discuss faith and hard topics, discover interesting things and have fun activities together.

What we offer

  • Our chaplains are happy to spend time with you and support through happy and hard times.

    Your conversations remain private and cost nothing.

  • We celebrate services in English and bilingual.

    Catholic Mass in English is celebrated on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Location: St. Antonius church Hohenheim, Paracelsusstraße 87, at 18:00 (choir practice at 17:00).

    Evangelical services in German occur on differing dates and in different churches in Plieningen and Birkach: www.ev-kirche-plieningen-birkach.de

    At the start and end of each Hohenheim semester we celebrate an ecumenical service or prayer in one of our churches, sometimes in the university or in our common room.

  • Once a month at 19 h we celebrate a prayer on the style of Taizé, for all the aficionados. Our common room is permanently prepared as a Taizé chapel. Next prayer: Wednesday, 25th of June.

  • Welcome table at ÖHG Hohenheim is a biweekly community dinner, providing free food and a welcoming space for 20-30 students each time.

    The following dates are set for winter semester:

    01. Oct

    29. Oct

    12. Nov

    03. Dec

    17. Dec

    07. Jan

    21. Jan

    Important reminder: It is necessary to sign in for each evening, the link will be published some days before.

  • On one day during the semester, we gather at 7 AM in our common room for 20 minutes of meditation and prayer followed by breakfast.
    Attention: The start of this activity has not yet been set for this semester! Please contact us in order to find out which day of the week works best for everyone.

  • We sell fair-trade products in front of the Mensa every Wednesday from 11:30 h to 13:00 h. We look forward to meeting you! If you want to help, just approach us!

  • We offer a weekly German conversational course for internationals together with our Scalabrini Missionaries colleagues. Friday 17h-19h at Wollgrasweg 11.

    If you are interested, contact Lorella Bortolamai: lorella.bortolamai@gmail.com

Upcoming events

  • Taizé Prayer

    Wednesday 08.10.2025 at 19:00

    📍ÖHG Community Room (Wollgrasweg 11)

    Evening prayer with songs of the ecumenical community of Taizé

    Find Rest and Peace

    With meditative songs and biblical readings in German and English

    Afterwards, enjoy a warm cup of tea and cookies in good company

  • Pizza Evening on 15th October

    Semester Opening at ÖHG

    🕒 19:00 – 21:00 Uhr

    📍 ÖHG, Wollgrasweg 11

    On this evening, we would like to begin the semester at ÖHG.

    - meet new people or reconnect with old friends

    - get a preview of upcoming events this semester

    - a short inspirational thought

    - delicious Pizza and drinks

  • Fair trade sale

    Every Wednesday from 11.30 to 1 pm
    In front of Mensa

    Every Wednesday at lunchtime we ride our cargo bike in front of the Mensa. You can buy fair-trade chocolate bars, coffee, nuts and sweets from us.

    We are also happy to talk to you and give you information about the events of our Community ÖHG and our German conversation course.

    If you would like to help with the sale, just talk to us!

  • German Conversation Class

    Notice for German learners: the German conversation class will not take place during the summer holidays.

    Updated information about the course will be posted after the holidays

    ÖHG, Wollgrasweg 11

    Would you like to take your first steps in German or improve your language skills?

    Take part in our conversation class with Lorella. Open to all levels!

    lorella.bortolamai@gmail.com

    Native German speakers are invited to help and have fun in this intercultural class.

  • English Mass

    Sunday, October 12, 6:00 pm

    St. Antonius Church

    📍Paracelsusstraße 87

    Catholic Mass held in English language, with many international students from Hohenheim

    Choir rehearsal starts at 5:00 pm.

Our team

Student Housing

We have 3 shared flats with a total of 11 rooms by the University and 2 shared flats with 14 more rooms in Birkach (10 mins bus ride to the Uni). If you are in dire need of housing please write to be added to our waiting list.

Scholarships

  • KAAD - Catholic Service for Academic Exchange

    KAAD is the scholarship organization of the German Catholic Church for postgraduates and academics from (developing) countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Eastern and South-Eastern Europe.

  • CUSANUSWERK

    The Bischöfliche Studienförderung Cusanuswerk is the scholarship program for gifted students of the Catholic Church in Germany within the framework of state support for gifted students.

  • BROT FÜR DIE WELT

  • Emergency funds

    Sometimes emergency situations arise during studies: You couldn't work because of illness, the rent has gone up, a purchase was urgently needed.... If you are in need of help, please contact us and we will see if we can find a solution through our networks!