Grief in St. Pölten: Caritas loses her pioneer Werner Scholz
Grief in St. Pölten: Caritas loses her pioneer Werner Scholz
St. Pölten, Österreich - The Caritas of the Diocese of St. Pölten mourns the loss of her former director Werner Scholz, who died on December 4, 2024 at the age of 92 at the St. Elisabeth Nursing Home in St. Pölten. From 1965 to 1996 Scholz was the first layperson to hold this significant position and shaped the organization over three decades. During this time, he was instrumental in building house nursing and the care of people with disabilities and mental illnesses. He also initiated important foreign aid projects in countries such as Albania and Senegal, as the Caritas emphasized in their message.
Its influence was particularly noticeable during two significant social changes in the 1970s: the diocesus synod 1972 and the Lower Austrian Social Welfare Act 1974. These events enabled him to actively help shape the social tasks of society and create a stable foundation for the Caritas of the Diocese of St. Pölten. Hannes Ziselsberger, the current Caritas director, praised his work and emphasized the continued relevance of Scholz 'decisions. "Werner Scholz was a charismatic pioneer whose commitment flows into the current work of Caritas," praises Michael Landau, President of Caritas Europe, the important contributions of the deceased.a life's work
Werner Scholz 'Werdegang began in Mödling in 1933. After completing his training as an agricultural vocational school teacher, he took on the role of Secretary General of the Catholic campaign of the Diocese of St. Pölten from 1961 to 1964 before he was appointed director of the diocesancaritas. He combined his work with an apprenticeship as a social worker and overall became an essential player in the Austrian Caritas system. Scholz, widowed and father of seven children, leaves an impressive legacy: he recorded his experiences and personal memories in his book "Life is change", which emphasizes his gratitude towards the people who accompanied him during his career. Caritas Austria thanks him for his valuable contribution to the further development of the organization, both locally and beyond the borders of the diocese, such as and Noen.at report
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