Josef Gruenwidl

New Head of the Ordinariate for the Eastern Churches: Archbishop Grünwidl Succeeds Cardinal Schönborn

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Josef Grünwidl, Archbishop of Vienna, as the new Ordinary for the Catholic Eastern Churches in Austria. He will assume responsibility for a growing and diverse community.

July 12, 2026

Austrian Bishops' Conference Meets in Hungary for the First Time Without Cardinal Schönborn

For the first time in its history, the Austrian Bishops' Conference is holding its spring plenary meeting at the Benedictine Archabbey of Pannonhalma in Hungary. Following the resignation of Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, he will no longer be attending the meeting. He will be replaced by the Apostolic Administrator Josef Grünwidl.

March 14, 2025
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