at-002002
type: Institution
finding aids: [Selected publications](https://www.bischofskonferenz.at/publikationen)
general context: The Austrian Bishops' Conference, approved by the Apostolic See, comprises the bishops of Austrian dioceses. Its main functions include studying pastoral duties, mutual consultation, coordinating Church activities, making joint decisions, and fostering connections with other bishops' conferences.
sources: https://www.ccee.eu/ccee/conferenze-episcopali/austria/
sources: kirchenarchive.html
sources: Ardey Verlag / Verband deutscher Archivare: Archive in Deutschland,Österreich und der Schweiz (2006),Österreich
agent has or had location: 1
authorized by: 1
has or had agent name: Church Archive of the Conference of Austrian Bishops
history: The Austrian Bishops’ Conference, established in 1849, is one of the oldest in the world. The Conference comprises all the diocesan and auxiliary bishops holding office in the Austrian dioceses, along with the Abbot of Wettingen-Mehrerau.
name: Kirchenarchiv der Österreichischen Bischofskonferenz