Martin Stanke becomes the new vicar of general in the diocese of Fulda!

Martin Stanke becomes the new vicar of general in the diocese of Fulda!

dr. Martin Stanke takes over the position of the new Vicar General of the Diocese of Fulda on March 13, 2025. The announcement was made by Bishop Dr. Michael Gerber before Ash Wednesday service in the Fulda Cathedral. Stanke succeeds Prelate Christof Steinert, who resigned from his office on February 6, 2025 for health reasons.

Martin Stanke, 46 years old, has extensive experience in the Catholic Church. He was a university pastor in Marburg until his appointment and is currently heading the development area "Ka.re Connect". He has further developed the Catholic University community in Marburg and successfully controlled complex processes. Stanke completed his theological training in Fulda and Munich and has further training in management, advice and support.

cooperation and appreciation in the cooperation

Bishop Gerber praised Stanke as a well -founded theologian and innovative head. He emphasized the need for a cooperative leadership to cope with the upcoming challenges in the diocese. "The management of a diocese is more complex and challenging than ever," said Gerber. The need to support the diocese management by creating a job for an administrative director was also emphasized.

Stanke himself was positive about working with employees, committees and those responsible in the parishes. He sees the opportunity to actively help shape church and social developments and emphasize the importance of appreciation and respect in cooperation within the church.

look into the future

Bishop Gerber thanked Christof Steinert for over five years of committed work in the Vicariate General and wished him health. He announced that the position of the administrative director will soon be created and occupied in order to form a strong management team that can efficiently overcome the tasks of the diocese. The Diocese of Fulda currently has around 350,000 Catholics.

With the appointment of Martin Stanke as General Vicar, a new era in the diocese of Fulda is heralded, which focuses on cooperation and the active participation of the church future. Fuldaer Zeitung reported that new impulses should be set. Also katholisch.de emphasizes the importance of these changes, which are of great relevance with a view to the challenges and structures of the church today. In addition, domradio.de Stankes out previous services and his vision for the future of the diocese.