Novus Ordo church becomes ‘Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry’…Wizards and Witches Welcome:Harry Potter-Themed Ecumenical Service Draws Hundredsimage credit: Günter Mydlak (fair use)On the evening of Feb. 28, 2026, the Herz-Jesu-Kirche (Heart of Jesus Church) in Herne, Germany, part of the archdiocese of Paderborn, was the scene of an ecumenical service of a different kind.Whereas an ecumenical pseudo-liturgy in which ‘Catholics’ (Novus Ordos) and Protestants worship together would be bad enough, this one added another layer of evil: It was Harry Potter-themed.For those who are unfamiliar, Harry Potter is an immensely popular series of ‘fantasy’ books written by J.K.… READ MORE