“Everything is going to be fine in the end.
If it's not fine it's not the end.”
― Oscar Wilde
I myself lived in the Jägerstätter-Heim and enjoyed it immensely. The team of the KHG helped to broaden my horizon and I found many new friends and a “home from home”.
I stayed in Linz and now have the great opportunity together with my team to make your time as a student an unforgettable one. In my opinion this time in your life should be a time to experiment, to try new things, discover new talents (never thought I would sing in the KHG-choir) and enhance your interests. It's also the best time to meet friends for life and celebrate.
As a university pastor, I am available for all students, regardless of their denomination. I see myself as a spiritual companion on the sometimes challenging path of their studies. I try to look at the whole human (student) beyond pressure to perform and external expectations. To take them serious and communicate with them at eye level. I have been a pastor of the KHG since September 2018 and have previously finished the Bakip in Steyr and theology studies in Linz.
Before that I was a consultant for the Catholic Youth Austria and teacher at the HTL. In my spare time I like to be with people and play music. Right now I am at one of the “branch offices” of the Catholic university community. My offices are the Pedagogical University of the Diocese Linz (PHDL) and the student home Salesianum. I also deal with the task of how to establish university pastoral care at other university locations. I look forward to visits and discussions.
Office at the PHDL and in the Salesianum student hostel
Mag. (FH) Gerald Schuster
University Pastor
I have been a pastor in the KHG since 2015 and I see myself as a partner, initiator, listener, questioner, information provider, organizer, ...depending on what is currently needed by students.
At the KHG, we especially try to create a place where the pressure to perform is not so important. We try to create time and space for new ideas, creativity, deep thoughts, fun, ...
Therefore, a warm welcome to a short break in your studies by taking part in one of our program events. Or by just stopping by and having a short coffee break with us at the KHG-center.
"Studying abroad has its challenges - beyond grades and assignments. Living in a new environment, encountering different cultures is both complicated and a beautiful gift: Discovering what life has to offer, meeting amazing people and experiencing things you never thought you would do.
As a university pastor I am here for both international and Austrian students and am happy to experience some of this with you from either view point. I am here to listen if you need someone with an open ear or a fresh perspective, and I am especially happy to do these things over a good cup of coffee.
In my free time you will find me somewhere in the mountains or immersed in a good book.
I am looking forward to meeting you!"
Office hours during university lecture-time:
Mondays 8:00 - 12:30 KHG Petrinum
Tuesdays 8:00 - 12:30 KHG Petrinum
Wednesdays 18:30 - 20:00 KHG Petrinum
contact:
eMail: maria.brader@dioezese-linz.at
Mobile: +43(0)732/244011-4570
Appointments by arrangement
Mag.a Cornelia Erber
Office manager
I was able to look after a blind sibling couple at a youth festival, where they made wonderful music with friends. When greeting the audience they said: “Dad always says life is colorful. Well, we have to believe him, because we can’t see ”.
I also believe in a colorful and diverse life - may it be through the encounter with others, through dealing with topics, through actions and through faith and spirituality. The KHG is therefore an ideal place. A place to live and implement this colorful life. The exchange, togetherness and also foresight is the key and should be encouraged.
I am therefore very pleased that I am part of the KHG and can get to know you. I manage our main office in our KHG-Centre M.23. I studied sociology at the JKU and have been in different occupational fields since then. I'm very interested in culture - in theater, in cinema and in art institutions. I do yoga, I like to go hiking and I learn playing the guitar. I always have time for conversations - especially when they are coupled with coffee and cake.