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Wolfgang (d. 994) + Bishop and reformer. Born in Swabia, Germany, he studied at Reichenau under the Benedictines and at Wurzburg before serving as a teacher in the cathedral school of Trier. He soon entered the Benedictines at Einsiedeln (964) and was appointed head of the monastery school, receiving ordination in 971. He then set out with a group of monks to preach among the Magyars of Hungary, but the following year (972) was named bishop of Regensburg by Emperor Otto II (r. 973-983). As bishop, he distinguished himself brilliantly for his reforming zeal and his skills as a statesman. He brought the clergy of the diocese into his reforms, restored monasteries, promoted education, preached enthusiastically, and was renowned for his charity and aid to the poor, receiving the title Eleemosynarius Major (Grand Almoner). He also served as tutor to Emperor Henry II (r. 1014-1024) while he was still king. Wolfgang died at Puppingen near Linz, Austria. He was canonized in 1052 by Pope St. Leo IX (r. 1049-1054). Feast day: October 31.
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Born in Swabia (Germany) c. 925; died at Puppingen near Linz (Austria) in 994; canonized 1052 by Pope Leo IX. As a little boy, Wolfgang was taught by a friendly priest. Thereafter, he was sent to the abbey of Reichenau on Lake Constanz to continue his schooling. There he became the best friend of a young nobleman named Henry whose elder brother Poppo was bishop of Würzburg. The bishop set up a great school there, employing a brilliant Italian named Stefano of Novara to teach in it, and Henry persuaded Wolfgang to journey with him to study at the Italian's feet.Wolfgang was incomparably the better pupil, though both young men were devout. After finishing his formal studies, Wolfgang taught at the school. When, in 956, Henry was made archbishop of Trier (Trèves), he asked Wolfgang to go there with him to teach in the cathedral school. In Trier, Wolfgang met the reforming monk, Saint Rambold, and Wolfgang joined Henry in his efforts to strengthen the faith of the see.Henry died in the year 964. Wolfgang had stayed by his side faithfully, but now left Trier to become a Benedictine monk at Einsiedeln. The abbot, an English Benedictine named George, soon saw that he had with him a teacher of genius, and he put Wolfgang in charge of the abbey school. It became the best in the land.In 971, Wolfgang was ordained to the priesthood by Saint Ulric, after which he engaged in a short and discouraging mission in Pannonia (Hungary). But the Emperor Otto II recognized his worth, and, upon the recommendation of Saint Rambold, named Wolfgang to fill the vacant see of Regensburg. Although Wolfgang would have preferred to retire to his monastery, he was taken to the emperor at Frankfurt and invested in the temporalities. On Christmas Day 972 he was consecrated bishop of the city over which he presided until his death.He at once initiated a reform of the clergy and the monasteries in his diocese, including two disorderly convents. He encouraged the canons to return to a regular life. One of the sources of revenue for the see was the abbey of Saint Emmeram at Regensburg, which the bishops held in commendam, with the usual bad results. Wolfgang restored ts autonomy and made Rambold its abbot.Saint Wolfgang earned the love of his people. He continued to preach widely and vigorously. Known for his generosity to the poor, he became known as "Eleemosynarius Major" (the "Great Almoner"). He never abandoned his monastic habits. On one occasion he attempted to leave his see in order to seek a life as a hermit but was compelled to return by popular demand. He ceded part of his see in Bohemia to set up a new diocese--Prague.He also earned the respect of the imperial court. He accompanied the emperor on a trip to France. He was for a time tutor to the future emperor, Saint Henry II of Bavaria.Wolfgang became ill while travelling down the Danube into Lower Austria and died at a little place called Puppingen, not far from Linz (Attwater, Bentley, Delaney, Encyclopedia, Walsh, White).In art Saint Wolfgang is portrayed as a bishop with a hatchet and model cathedral. Sometimes he is shown (1) with the little emperor (Henry II) near him with words 'post sex' over him; (2) with the devil who holds the book while Wolfgang reads the Gospel; (3) building the church of Saint Wolfgang, Regensburg; (4) giving alms; (5) tormented by devils; or (6) striking a fountain from the ground with his crosier (Roeder, White); or (7) praying for a miracle (by Michael Pacher).

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Movies:

The Passion of the Christ, The Story of the Nativity, Greatest Story Ever Told

Television:

Charlie Brown Christmas

Books:

Pray the Rosary Daily (Please)!!!

Heroes:

St. Ulrich (ordained by), Pope Leo IX (canonized by), Stephen of Novara (taught by), Emperor Otto the Great (sent to Magyars by), Emperor St. Henry II (tutor of), Poppe son of Margrave Luitpold (tutor of), Archbishop of Trier and Tagino (tutor of), Archbishop of Magdeburg (tutor of), Benedictine monk Ramwold (aide in the reforms of),

My Blog

now THERE’S a twist for you, M. Night!

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Posted by St. Wolfgang on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:35:00 PST

Prayer to the Shoulder Wound of Jesus

The other day I found a prayer card with this particular prayer on it...I liked it so much I thought I'd share it with everyone. The address on the bottom tells where to find more of these cards. God...
Posted by St. Wolfgang on Sun, 08 Jun 2008 01:43:00 PST

Let’s all say this one...for reason whatsoever!

The Litany of St. Benedict Lord, have mercy on us, Christ, have mercy on us.God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us.God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us.God, the Holy Spirit, Have m...
Posted by St. Wolfgang on Sat, 03 May 2008 12:20:00 PST

New website resource for former & non catholics (and praticing catholics too!!)

www.catholicscomehome.org     Catholic website drawing thousands back to faith Phoenix, Apr 7, 2008 / 10:28 am (CNA).- In less than three weeks, 3,000 Catholics returned to the Church in t...
Posted by St. Wolfgang on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:06:00 PST

stunning defense of our faith made by a jewish man

Sam Miller, prominent Cleveland businessman - Jewish, not Catholic - is fighting mad about & concentrated effort by the media to denigrate the Catholic Church in this country... The following was...
Posted by St. Wolfgang on Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:07:00 PST

stunning defense of our faith made by a jewish man

Sam Miller, prominent Cleveland businessman - Jewish, not Catholic - is fighting mad about & concentrated effort by the media to denigrate the Catholic Church in this country... The following was...
Posted by St. Wolfgang on Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:06:00 PST

Extreme Importance...please read and pass it on!!

In case you haven't heard, Sen. John McCain enthusiastically accpeted the endorsement of Pastor John Hagee, who we know is a virulent Anti-Catholic bigot who has called our faith "apostasy" and our ch...
Posted by St. Wolfgang on Fri, 29 Feb 2008 05:46:00 PST

October 31st

October 31st is the feast of St. Wolfgang! so...in between the tricks and the treats...you might find tie to go to daily mass...or maybe invoke St. Wolfgang in your daily prayers and remember this inf...
Posted by St. Wolfgang on Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:53:00 PST

recommended reading

Just wanted to pass on a reading recommendation to anyone interested. Two books of particular value (among many) to come up this year are: "Triumph: A 2000 Year History of the Catholic Church" by Har...
Posted by St. Wolfgang on Mon, 04 Jun 2007 01:50:00 PST

Saint Patrick's Breastplate

As the feast of St. Patrick approaches take a minute or two to read this prayer written by the saintly man and reflect on his work and mission of evangelizing the British Isles..."St. Patrick's Breast...
Posted by St. Wolfgang on Fri, 16 Mar 2007 08:46:00 PST