Josef Pfeiffer
Josef Pfeiffer (born November 8, 1920 in Leutenbach near Neumarkt; † May 2, 2011 in the hospital of the Holy Spirit Monastery in Eichstätt ) was Vicar General of the Diocese of Eichstätt from 1968 to 1989 .
Life
Josef Pfeiffer received on June 29, 1950 by Joseph Schröffer in Eichstatt Dom the priesthood and was subsequently first chaplain in Pleinfeld and White Castle . This was followed in 1955 by a pastor's position in Weißenburg and from 1956 he was dean of the dean's office in Ellingen. In 1966 he became a member of the Eichstätter cathedral chapter , whose chairmanship he accepted as provost in 1983, and he was entrusted with the management of the Episcopal Pastoral Office.
Bishop Alois Brems appointed him vicar general of the diocese of Eichstätt on June 15, 1968. His successor, Bishop Karl Braun, also appointed him his vicar general. In 1989 Johann Limbacher became his successor.
Awards
- 1979: Bavarian Order of Merit
- 1991: Federal Cross of Merit, 1st class
- Citizen Medal of the City of Eichstätt
Web links
- Provost em. Josef Pfeiffer turns 90 on the Neumarkter Nachrichten website on November 4, 2010; Retrieved December 28, 2012
- Obituary by Josef Pfeiffer
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Pfeiffer, Josef |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German clergyman, vicar general diocese of Eichstätt |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 8, 1920 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | People Bach |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 2, 2011 |
| Place of death | Eichstatt |