Jakob Bürgler: A new provost for the Innsbruck Cathedral

Jakob Bürgler: A new provost for the Innsbruck Cathedral

On October 6th there was a special ceremony in the Innsbruck Cathedral of St. Jakob, in which Monsignor Mag. Jakob Bürgler was introduced as a new provost. The ceremonial inauguration was led by diocesan bishop Hermann Glettler, who emphasized the cultural role of the cathedral during the event. This celebration is special because the cathedral also celebrates the 60th anniversary of the diocese, which underlines the importance of this event.

Bishop Glettler did not miss the opportunity to point out the impressive beauty of the cathedral, which, thanks to its music and cultural accents, takes up a distinctive place in the city of Innsbruck. The musical framework of this event was carried out by the cathedral choir, which was performed by Christopher Tye under the direction of Christoph Klemm. As part of the service, the Bishop Bürgler also presented the cathedral and decree of the cathedral for its diverse tasks.

Jakob Bürgler's church career

Jakob Bürgler has an impressive career. He worked as a general vicar for over a decade and took over the management of the diocese as a diocesan administrator in 2016, a position that he held by the end of 2017. He then became a bishop's vicar for missionary pastoral and took over the rectors' position of the hospital church in Innsbruck. From autumn 2021 he conducted the pastoral concerns of the "Future Belief" area and remains active as a university pastor. This variety of responsibilities shows how multifaceted its tasks are.

In January of this year, Bürgler was appointed Provost of St. Jakob by the city of Innsbruck in accordance with an old patronage law. This nomination was then confirmed by the Abbot of Wilten, which officially becomes the eighth provost in a series of well -known East Tyrolean clergymen.

personal background of Jakob Bürgler

Jakob Bürgler was born on August 13, 1967 in Lienz and studied theology at the University of Innsbruck from 1985 to 1992. After his ordination in 1994, he gained initial experiences in various parishes, including Längenfeld and Hall-St. Nicholas. His professional career led him over Wängle-Höfen and Lechaschau, where he worked as a pastor.

2005 Bishop Manfred Scheuer appointed him Vicar General, and in 2018 he received from Pope Benedict XVI. The title "Kaplan of his Holiness" as a Monsignor. Apart from his church obligations, Bürgler is also active in social and academic circles, including an honorary member of the Catholic student association "Teutonia Innsbruck" and was appointed knight in 2015 by St. Grabe to Jerusalem. His family is also active in church and social engagements, which underlines his deeply rooted connection with faith.

The admission of Jakob Bürgler is welcomed by various prominent personalities. Innsbruck Mayor Johannes Anzengruber and Elisabeth Blanik, Mayor of Lienz and 2nd Vice President of the Tyrolean Landtag, brought him warmest congratulations on behalf of the city and the state of Tyrol. This shows not only the appreciation for himself, but also for the role he will play in the life of the community.

For more information about this inauguration and the background of Jakob Bürgler, see the report on www.meinbeinbezirk.at .