Eckart Höfling

Who is Eckart Höfling?

Eckart Höfling is a German Catholic priest who works combating poverty in Brazil.

In 1949 Eckart Höflich completed his schooling in Würzburg and passed the legal clerk exams in 1952. He assumed a position in Karlstadt until 1957, when he joined the Franciscan Order. He was sent to Brazil for the first time in 1959/1960. He studied philosophy and theology and was ordained a priest on December 10, 1966 by the Bishop of Würzburg, Josef Stangl. He was sent to Brazil to lead two parishes there. He was awarded the German Federal Cross of Merit for his work in 2007, and the Quadriga Award in 2008.