Pfarre St. Alban Matrei i. O.

Pfarre St. Alban Matrei i. O. is a Roman Catholic parish based in Matrei in Osttirol, Austria. It is one of the parishes that make up the Seelsorgeraum Matrei-Kals-Huben, a pastoral care region that also includes the parishes of St. Rupert and the Herz-Jesu-Kirche in Huben. The parish's official website serves as a communication hub for the region, publishing Mass schedules, parish newsletters (Pfarrbrief), and announcements for the communities of Matrei and Kals. Its activities include regular worship services, seasonal celebrations such as Erntedank (harvest thanksgiving), and youth ministry events for altar servers (Ministranten) of the Matrei deanery. The parish also organizes pilgrimages, such as the annual Wallfahrt to Maria Luggau. As a religious institution, it is not a commercial brand; it operates as a non-profit entity within the Catholic Church structure in Austria.

The parish of St. Alban in Matrei in Osttirol is a Catholic community with a long-standing presence in the region, though its exact founding date is not documented in the available sources. In the contemporary period, it functions as part of the Seelsorgeraum Matrei-Kals-Huben, a collaborative pastoral structure that unites several parishes in the area. The parish maintains an active online presence through its website, which provides information on Mass times, parish newsletters, and community events. It engages in traditional Catholic practices, including the celebration of Erntedank, a harvest festival that reflects gratitude for creation and concern for environmental stewardship. The parish also supports youth involvement through events for altar servers and organizes pilgrimages to local religious sites such as Maria Luggau.

1. 1Pfarre St. Alban Matrei i. O. – Official Websitepfarre-matrei.at
2. 2Pfarre St. Alban Matrei i. O. – Wikidatawikidata.org