Where does parish vicar Wirzberger lead? Uncertained future in Mittenwald!

Where does parish vicar Wirzberger lead? Uncertained future in Mittenwald!

In the idyllic Isartal parishes of Mittenwald, there is currently movement in the church staff. The popular parish vicar Korbinian Wirzberger will soon have to leave his post, which triggers concern with the approximately 6000 Catholics of the region. After the resignation of his predecessor, Pastor Michael Wehrsdorf, who retired, it is now also Wirzberger. "I have no idea, I don't know anything at all," says the 41-year-old openly about the uncertainty of his future.

Wirzberger contributes to strengthening the community in the three parishes in Mittenwald, Krün and Wallgau. His departure was indicated by the Archdiocese of Munich-Freising, but there are no clear information about the exact plans. "I should change the job this year, I don't know more," continued Wirzberger. It was originally planned that he would go to retreats from mid -October to mid -November to prepare for his new task. But the time pressure is increasing, and the preparations do not seem to have progressed.

Waiting for course

The uncertainty not only refers to Wirzberger, but also to the Salesian Father Cezary Liwinski, whose future also remains unclear. Since 2018 in the Upper Isar Valley, he also expresses: "I really don't know anything, neither of the ordinariate nor of my order." Here, too, there is a lack of communication that is frustrating for the affected pastors.

A spokeswoman for the Ordinary made it clear that the final decision on Wirzberger's future deployment is expected to be announced by the end of October. "The future commitment of Mr. Wirzberger Final is currently being clarified," she said. This uncertainty forces the priests to adapt to the possible changes at all times, which is apparently common in the Catholic Church.

While the faithful hope for bright spots, it remains to be seen which decisions from the diocese are made for pastoral care in the upper Isartal. The background of these personnel shifts and the reliable planning for those affected could be crucial for the future of the communities. A report on www.merkur.de further examines these topics.