Johann Limbacher
Johann Josef Limbacher (born February 11, 1940 in Treuchtlingen ) was vicar general of the diocese of Eichstätt from 1989 to 2010 .
Life
Johann Limbacher was ordained priest in 1965 and was then initially chaplain in Heilsbronn , Pleinfeld and Roth . From 1981 he was pastor of the court church in Neumarkt in the Upper Palatinate . From 1985 to 1988 he was Dean of the Neumarkt Dean's Office. In 1988 he became a member of the Eichstätter cathedral chapter , which he assumed chairmanship as cathedral provost in 1997.
Bishop Karl Braun appointed him vicar general of the Eichstätt diocese on October 1, 1989, and thus successor to Josef Pfeiffer . The bishops Walter Mixa and Gregor Maria Hanke also appointed him their vicar general. During the vacancy of the diocese in 2005/2006, he was diocesan administrator . He was succeeded on August 1, 2010 by Isidor Vollnhals .
Awards
- 1997: Federal Cross of Merit (on ribbon)
- 2000: Honorary Senator of the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt
- 2008: Honorary Prelate of His Holiness
- 2009: Federal Cross of Merit (1st class)
Web links
- Farewell to retirement, video on kathisch.de
- Provost Johann Limbacher turns 70
- Pastor and head of the diocesan administration
- Farewell to Limbacher
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Limbacher, Johann |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Limbacher, Johann Josef (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German clergyman, vicar general diocese of Eichstätt |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 11, 1940 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Treuchtlingen |