Return to the church: online recovery for believers started!

Return to the church: online recovery for believers started!

In a gripping initiative, several dioceses in Austria contact those who want to take the step back to the church. Inspired by Pope Francis' Freech for "Renewal and New beginning" in Christmas 2025, dioceses such as St. Pölten, Eisenstadt and Feldkirch enable the return via "Return again by clicking on the mouse". Interested parties can easily register their re-entry into the Catholic community using a user-friendly online form. Vicar General Michael Wüger from Eisenstadt emphasizes: "This special time should be used to combine faith." The return is not only fast, but also simple.

The Diocese of Feldkirch has also had positive experiences with its new online offer, which was started in February www.kath-kirche-vorarlberg.at/wieder entry. There it says: "Welcome back! We are happy that you are thinking about getting back to the community of the church." A personal conversation with a "re -in -whistle" is indispensable; This makes it possible to clarify individual questions and to make the way back to the community. In Vorarlberg, too, it is pointed out that the church contribution for the time has not had to be paid for since leaving.

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The Bishops' Conference and its online platform www.einfesten.at also apply for re-entry to the church, especially in view of the increasing number of exit. The website explains the necessary steps and advises an initial interview with a pastor to clarify questions of faith and react to additional needs. This is a significant step for the church to recognize weaknesses and challenges, such as bistum-basel.ch . The original of Christianity that invites everyone is particularly emphasized during this time: diversity should be lived with a common creed, despite the challenges of an increasingly individualistic age.