Widow of Blessed Franz Jägerstätter has died aged 101

Requiem for Franziska Jägerstätter

The Requiem for Franziska Jägerstätter took place in the Mariendom in Linz on Friday evening. The widow of the beatified conscientious objector from St. Radegund died on 16 March shortly after her 100th birthday.

The Requiem was celebrated by Diocesan Bishop Ludwig Schwarz, Nuncio, Archbishop Peter Stephan Zurbriggen, Episcopal Vicar, Maximilian Mittendorfer, Vicar General, Severin Lederhilger, University Rector, Ewald Volgger and the Abbot of Seitenstetten Abbey, Berthold Heigl. Governor Josef Pühringer took part from the political side. The musical accompaniment was provided by cathedral conductor, Josef Habringer with the cathedral choir and cathedral organist. Wolfgang Kreuzhuber.

In his sermon, Diocesan Bishop Ludwig Schwarz recalled that Franziska Jägerstätter translated Franz Jägerstätter's message into the present day through her life over decades: "For over 70 years, it was her wish to see her husband again." Bishop Schwarz paid tribute to Franziska Jägerstätter as a woman of faith "who is an example for all of us in following Christ". "She had a difficult life after the war and yet always kept a joyful heart. Whoever met her always left with a gift".

Faithful from all parts of the Diocese also attended the Requiem. A book of condolence for the wife of the Nazi conscientious objector, Franz Jägerstätter, who died at the age of 100, was available in the Mariendom.

Funeral Mass with Cardinal Schönborn

On Saturday at 2 p.m., the funeral mass will take place on the square in front of the parish church of St. Radegund (District of Braunau) with the family, representatives of the parish and district and other guests of honour. In addition to Cardinal Christoph Schönborn and Bishop Ludwig Schwarz, the Catholic Church will be represented by former Bishop Maximilian Aichern of Linz, Bishop Manfred Scheuer, Diocesan Administrator, Benno Elbs, Episcopal Vicar, Mittendorfer, Parish Priest, Josef Steinkellner and other priests, responsible persons and representatives of the Catholic peace organisation, Pax Christi Austria and USA.

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Cathcon- I echo the words of the Bishop, as I myself had the privilege of meeting this remarkable woman and went away blessed.

The whole story here Blessed Franz's life here. A Franciscan tertiary who stood up publicly to military dictatorship and paid with his life.