# German clergy leadership changes

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-clergy-leadership-changes
> Updated: 2026-11-02T08:55:04.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Recent developments in German church leadership involve several transitions in various regions. In Deggendorf and Schildgen, clergy members have concluded their current roles. Pastor Klaus-Ulrich Bomhard is transitioning to a school pastor position in Deggendorf, while Pastor Eva Manderla has retired after more than 30 years of ministry in Schildgen and Altenberg. To manage vacancies in Schildgen, Bjarne Thorwesten has begun serving in a probationary capacity.

In the Augsburg region, Bishop Bertram Meier has appointed Dr. Florian Kolbinger and Dr. Markus Schrom as new deans for the Augsburg-Land and Schwabmünchen deaneries, respectively. These appointments, effective November 1, 2026, carry initial six-year terms. Bishop Meier noted that the dean role serves as an essential link between local parishes and diocesan leadership.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-02: Bishop Bertram Meier appoints new deans for Augsburg region

Bishop Bertram Meier has appointed Dr. Florian Kolbinger and Dr. Markus Schrom as deans for the Augsburg-Land and Schwabmünchen deaneries, respectively, for six-year terms.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bishop-bertram-meier-appoints-new-deans-for-augsburg-region

### 2026-10-25: Clergy members depart roles in Deggendorf and Schildgen

Pastors Klaus-Ulrich Bomhard and Eva Manderla, along with sacristan Cornelia Beheng, have departed their roles in Deggendorf and Schildgen, Germany, marking transitions in local church leadership.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/clergy-members-depart-roles-in-deggendorf-and-schildgen

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Cite as: German clergy leadership changes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/german-clergy-leadership-changes