Ernst Windbichler: Hope and Community in his new year!

Ernst Windbichler: Hope and Community in his new year!

Spittal an der Drau, Österreich - Ernst Windbichler remains the face of the Deanery Spittal on the Drau! The parish priest of Spittal and Provisor for the surrounding parishes was again elected as a dean and thus starts his third term. This appointment, which was done by diocesan bishop Dr. Josef Marketz took place, for Windbichler it means a great responsibility. In a conversation with Meinverzirk he explained his tasks: "The community is about maintaining and making church events attractive." He does not see himself as a inspector, but rather as a companion whose goal it is to encourage and to bring joy into the community.

a call to hope

Windbichler also expressed the desire to go to the new year in confidence: "We are reflecting on God and the light in the crib. It is important now to make peace where it is necessary." This is an urgent message that gains relevance through the upcoming holidays. The native Liesinger and experienced pastor can look back on a long career within the Catholic Church. He has been in Spittal since 2008 and was elected dean for the first time in 2012. His merits were honored with honors, including the appointment for the Episcopal Spiritual Council in 2008 and the Episcopal Consistorial Council 2011.

Another dean of the Deanery Wolfsberg, Eduard Edlinger, was also confirmed by Bishop Marketz in his office. This shows the continuity and trust of the diocese in the managers of its communities, which is important for both Spittal and Wolfsberg, as is on the Websites of the Catholic Church Carinthia is reported. The work of both deans is considered crucial in order to further promote the spiritual community and social activities within their dean's offices.