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New episcopal vicar in Linz: Baumgartinger is following in big footsteps!
Christoph Baumgartinger will be the new episcopal vicar for pastoral tasks in the Diocese of Linz from January 1, 2025.
New episcopal vicar in Linz: Baumgartinger is following in big footsteps!
Christoph Baumgartinger, previously rector of the education authority of the Diocese of Linz, will take up his new position as episcopal vicar for pastoral tasks on January 1, 2025. This appointment was made by Diocesan Bishop Manfred Scheuer, who appointed the 67-year-old to this important role for the next five years. Baumgartinger succeeds Wilhelm Vieböck, who has held the office since 1998 and will also retire on the stated date. The appointment was reported in detail by both MeinBezirk and Tips.at.
Duties of the new episcopal vicar
In his new role, Baumgartinger will serve as the bishop's deputy, playing a key role in advising on pastoral issues. This also includes participation in the Priests' Council, Pastoral Council and Consistory of the Diocese of Linz. He is also executive chairman of the Liturgy Commission, where he is responsible for all liturgical matters, including disciplinary issues and sacramental theological clarifications, as stated in the reports. Baumgartinger will also be a member of the diocese's building committee, which will involve him in questions regarding church building and pastoral-liturgical communication.
In addition to these extensive tasks, he takes part in the episcopal visitations. When announcing his appointment, Bishop Scheuer emphasized Baumgartinger's professional achievements as a long-time professor and pastor at the private teacher training college of the Diocese of Linz. Baumgartinger was born on February 9, 1957 and has distinguished himself in various pastoral areas throughout his career. He is now bringing his extensive experience into the new challenges in order to promote the participation of all baptized people and to actively support the building of the Kingdom of God, as Baumgartinger himself notes.
For detailed information about Baumgartinger's career and responsibilities as episcopal vicar, take a look at the articles from MyDistrict and Tips.at.