New abbot in the Göttweig Abbey: Patrick Maria Schröder takes over!

New abbot in the Göttweig Abbey: Patrick Maria Schröder takes over!

Stift Göttweig, 3511 Krems, Österreich - The Benedictine monastery Stift Göttweig made an unexpected change of management on January 8, 2025. Patrick Maria Schröder was elected as the new abbot and takes over the office of Columban Luser, who led the monastery for 15 years. Luser left for reasons of age and handed over the management to his successor, whose appointment has been made according to a notification of the pen.

Patrick Maria Schröder - an advancement from modest beginnings

born in 1983 in Durban, South Africa, Patrick Maria Schröder grew up in a culturally diverse environment, as the son of an Austrian and a South African. At the age of 15 he moved to Austria to continue his academic career. After visiting the advanced high school in Horn, he begins to study theology in St. Pölten and Salzburg, which finally leads him to the Göttweig Abbey in 2006. His ordination takes place in 2011, and he takes over various church offices, including the function as a chaplain and student pastor in Krems. This experiences have prepared him for the current step in his career when he now takes over the 66th abdomen of the monastery, as de.wikipedia.org

Abbot Patrick Maria Schröder not only brings a rich theological training with it, but also extensive practical experience in teaching because he taught religion and English at the HAK/HAS Krems. In addition, he worked as a home spirit and religion teacher at the International School Krems for several years. The decision for his appointment is seen as an important step for the monastery, since he will use its extensive knowledge and skills to continue the tradition and community of the Göttweig Abbey, according to the information from Noen.at .