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Installation of Christian Würtz as Bishop of Eichstätt

Overview

Christian Würtz, the former Auxiliary Bishop of Freiburg, has officially begun his tenure as the 83rd Bishop of Eichstätt. His appointment fills a vacancy left by Gregor Maria Hanke, who resigned in June 2025.

During his installation ceremony at St. Willibald’s Cathedral, Würtz addressed the diocese, stating he does not arrive with “ready-made solutions” but intends to listen to the local community. He emphasized the church’s role in promoting truth, justice, reconciliation, love, and peace.

The new bishop inherits a diocese facing challenges such as declining membership and financial constraints regarding church property maintenance. The installation was attended by high-ranking clergy and local officials, including the Mayor of Ingolstadt, as well as representatives from the Litoměřice Diocese in the Czech Republic.

Entities

Diocese of Eichstätt · Christian Würtz · Michael Kern · Eichstätt · Pope Leo XIV

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Christian Würtz installed as Bishop of Eichstätt

    Christian Würtz has been installed as the new Bishop of Eichstätt, ending a year-long vacancy and emphasizing a mission of service, dialogue, and social cohesion.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Christian Würtz begins tenure as Bishop of Eichstätt

    Christian Würtz officially begins his role as the 83rd Bishop of Eichstätt on October 4, succeeding Gregor Maria Hanke amidst challenges of declining membership and financial constraints.

Sources

allgaeuer-zeitung.de · augsburger-allgemeine.de · cirkev.cz · in-direkt.de