New wind in Vechta: Christoph Schwerhoff becomes provost in the Assumption!

New wind in Vechta: Christoph Schwerhoff becomes provost in the Assumption!

Christoph Schwerhoff, a 39-year-old clergyman from Borken, was officially appointed as the new provost and senior pastor of the parish of St. Mary of the Assumption in Vechta. The Episcopal Office of Münster announced this on Friday. Schwerhoff, who currently works as a spiritual director at the Goch-Gaesdonck boarding school, succeeds Monsignor Michael Matschke, who died in June. His inauguration is scheduled for August 15, 2025, while Auxiliary Bishop Wilfried Theising will take over the parish administration on a provisional basis until then om-online.de reported.

At an event during Advent, Schwerhoff had the opportunity to introduce himself to the parish committees. He brings extensive experience, having worked as a chaplain in Kevelaer for almost nine years. In his speech he emphasized: “I approach this beautiful and certainly demanding task with great openness and respect.” Schwerhoff is excited about his new task in the north of the diocese and emphasizes that he is looking forward to getting to know a strong region with a self-confident character nwzonline.de mentioned.

A new path for the community

Schwerhoff plans to work with a dedicated team to make the Christian faith lively and joyful in the city of Vechta and the surrounding region. “Especially in times when it is necessary to find new ways, I would like to do my part to promote powerful faith,” continued Schwerhoff. His move from the Lower Rhine to the Oldenburger Münsterland marks an important step in his career and a new beginning for the parish.