Promoted to the role of canon at St. Rupert's in Altötting.
Father Alois Schmidt Bids Farewell to Friedersried, Heads to St. Rupert's Abbey
Father Alois Schmidt, a well-known clergyman associated with the Benedictine community, recently said goodbye to the Friedersried filial church. This marks the beginning of a new chapter in his life as he takes on a role at St. Rupert's Abbey in Altötting.
The Schmidt family, originally displaced persons, found a new home at the Stangl estate in Friedersried. The Friedersried filial church was not only the place of service for Father Alois Schmidt but also the location where two of his siblings were born and later buried, following their untimely passing.
The Schmidt family's history in Friedersried is deeply rooted. After settling at the Stangl estate, they made it their home for an unspecified duration. The then mayor Weindler procured a barracks for the families in Friedersried, which was set up on a communal plot near the Jaglhof.
With Father Alois Schmidt's departure, the Schmidt family's story in Friedersried takes a new turn. The exact position he will assume at St. Rupert's Abbey is yet to be specified, but such a move typically involves responsibilities within the monastic or pastoral leadership at the abbey, possibly as a prior, subprior, or in another key role.
As Father Alois Schmidt embarks on this new journey, the Friedersried filial church and the community will undoubtedly remember him fondly. His service and dedication have left an indelible mark, and his legacy will continue to inspire those who knew him.
The Schmidt family, having lived a significant part of their life in Friedersried, may now adapt their lifestyle to a new home-and-garden setting at St. Rupert's Abbey. Father Alois Schmidt's new role will likely encompass aspects of monastic or pastoral leadership, contributing to a change in lifestyle within the abbey community.
