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Welcoming a New Altar Server into Our Valley Parishes
On the First Sunday of Advent, 29 November, we warmly welcome a new altar server in Andermatt, accompanied by the Realp Church Choir.
Roman Catholic Pastoral Area in the Ursern Valley · Canton of Uri
Welcome to Seelsorge Ursern
Seelsorge Ursern unites the three historic alpine parishes of Andermatt, Hospental and Realp. Discover our Mass schedules, historic mountain churches and chapels, wedding guidelines, and vibrant community life.
Upcoming Liturgies in the Valley
Urserntal- Sat 07/11 · 18:00 Andermatt
Thanksgiving Mass (Reconciliation Path) & School Mass of Kreisschule Ursern
- Sun 08/11 · 10:00 Realp
St. Hubertus Mass with Alpine Hunting Horns
- Tue 10/11 · 09:30 Realp
Weekday Eucharist in the Schoolhouse
📄 Current Parish Bulletin (PDF)
Nr. 15 / 2026Parish Bulletin: Saturday, 7 November – Friday, 27 November 2026
Reconciliation Thanksgiving Mass Andermatt · St. Hubertus Mass Realp · St. Elizabeth Sunday · Parish Assembly Andermatt (19 Nov) · 50 Years Choir Jubilee (22 Nov) · New Altar Server Welcome (29 Nov)
🤝 Direct Contact & Pastoral Care
For baptisms, weddings in the Ursern valley, anointing of the sick, or bereavement, please contact us directly.
Pfarreisekretariat Seelsorge Ursern
Kirchgasse 5 · 6490 Andermatt
Di–Do 09.00–11.30 · Fr 14.00–18.30 Uhr
Noticeboard & Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Events, Notices & Open Positions
Current announcements across Andermatt, Hospental and Realp (automatically updated through the event date).
Versammlung · Andermatt
📅 2026-11-19 · 20:00 Uhr
Annual Parish Assembly — Kirchgemeinde Andermatt
📍 Seminarort «bernhard», Andermatt
Agenda: 2025 Annual Accounts, 2027 Budget, 2027 Church Tax Rate, Parish Council Elections & Orientation. Followed by community Apéro.
Kirchenrat Andermatt · Tel. 041 887 11 81
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Konzert · Andermatt
📅 2026-11-22 · 09:00 Uhr
50 Years of Singing — St. Cecilia Feast & Choir Jubilee
📍 Pfarrkirche St. Peter und Paul, Andermatt
Celebrating 50 years of choir service by Doris Schneider and Gebhard Russi with Heinrich Lemacher’s St. John Mass.
Cäcilienverein Andermatt
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Anlass · Talweit
📅 2026-11-29 · 09:00 Uhr
Welcome of New Altar Server & Parish Apéro
📍 Pfarrkirche St. Peter und Paul & Seminarort «bernhard»
Welcoming a new altar server into our three parishes, accompanied by the Realp Church Choir, followed by an Apéro.
Karin Christen, Katechetin · Tel. 041 887 09 12
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Stellenangebot · Andermatt
📅 2027-01-01 · Pensum 10–20%
Open Position: Assistant Sacristan (10–20%) starting 1 January 2027
📍 Pfarrei St. Peter und Paul, Andermatt
Preparation of church spaces for liturgical services, sacristy care and collaboration with our pastoral team.
Kirchenratspräsident · kra-praesident@seelsorgeursern.ch · Tel. 041 887 11 81
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Stellenangebot · Andermatt
📅 2027-01-01 · Pensum 20–30%
Open Position: Facility Manager Seminarort «bernhard» (20–30%)
📍 Seminarort «bernhard», Andermatt
Administration, booking coordination, guest relations and upkeep coordination for Seminarort «bernhard».
Kirchenratspräsident · kra-praesident@seelsorgeursern.ch · Tel. 041 887 11 81
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From Across Our Three Parishes
All Reports & Archive → Ursern Valley Showcase — Community Reports & Galleries
Stories from our parish life, feast days, First Communion, Confirmation and local associations.
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AndermattKirchenchor
50 Years of Joyful Singing — Double Jubilee at Cäcilienverein Andermatt
An extraordinary double jubilee takes centre stage at this year’s Feast of St. Cecilia: Doris Schneider and Gebhard Russi celebrate 50 years in the parish choir.
HospentalPfarreileben
📷 3 PhotosLiving Traditions in Hospental: Harvest Thanksgiving & Corpus Christi
From the richly decorated Church of the Assumption in Hospental to the Corpus Christi procession with alphorns and the traditional blessing of vehicles.
RealpKirchenchor
📷 2 PhotosPatronal Feast of Heilig Kreuz Realp & 40-Year Choir Honours
During the patronal feast of Heilig Kreuz Church in Realp, Arthur Simmen and choir director Erika Simmen received the Episcopal Medal for 40 years of service.
RealpPfarreileben
Tiefenbach Chapel Feast & Blessing of Alpine Avalanche Rescue Dogs
Every September at Maria Hilf Chapel in Tiefenbach on the Furka Pass, the parish celebrates the memorial Mass and blessing of alpine avalanche rescue dogs and handlers.
TalweitFirmung
📷 2 PhotosConfirmation Journey: Pilgrimage to St. Nicholas of Flüe & Visit of Abbot Vigeli Monn
From the opening pilgrimage to Flüeli-Ranft and St. Joseph’s Day to the festive liturgy with Abbot Vigeli Monn of Disentis Abbey.
TalweitEucharistie
📷 2 PhotosFirst Holy Communion in the Ursern Valley: “Celebrating a Feast with Jesus”
With hand-crafted pottery bowls and decorated candles, our third-grade children celebrated their First Holy Communion on Low Sunday.
Sacraments & Pastoral Guidance
Life Events & Sacraments — How We Accompany You
Clear step-by-step guidance, downloadable registration forms, and personal pastoral contacts.
Baptism 📄 PDF
Baptism — Welcome into the Christian Community
The first sacrament for infants, children and adults across our three valley parishes.
Steps & Contact →
Reconciliation
Reconciliation & Confession — Paths to Peace
Children’s Reconciliation Path, penitential liturgies, and personal confession.
Steps & Contact →
First Communion
Eucharist & First Holy Communion
Sharing at the Table of the Lord — First Communion on the Sunday after Easter.
Steps & Contact →
Confirmation
Confirmation — Strengthened by the Holy Spirit
The Confirmation journey for young adults in the Ursern Valley.
Steps & Contact →
Marriage & Weddings 📄 PDF
Marriage & Church Weddings in the Ursern Valley
Celebrating your Catholic wedding in our historic alpine churches and chapels.
Steps & Contact →
Anointing of the Sick
Anointing of the Sick & Home Communion
Spiritual comfort, prayer, and home visits during illness or advanced age.
Steps & Contact →
Bereavement / Funeral
Bereavement, Funerals & Pastoral Accompaniment
Immediate personal guidance and compassionate support when a loved one passes away.
Steps & Contact →
Andermatt · Hospental · Realp
Parish Councils & Details → Three Autonomous Parishes — One Shared Pastoral Valley
Andermatt, Hospental and Realp each maintain their own parish council, traditions and sacred buildings.
Andermatt
ca. 1030 Catholics
Roman Catholic Parish of Andermatt
Patrozinium: St. Peter and Paul (29 June)
The Parish of Andermatt comprises approximately 1,030 Catholic parishioners. Its sacred buildings include the Baroque Parish Church of St. Peter and Paul, the Romanesque Valley Church of St. Columban, the Pilgrimage Chapel of Maria Hilf, St. Michael Ossuary, and St. Wendelin Chapel. The Parish Secretariat at Kirchgasse 5 also coordinates pastoral administration across the Ursern valley.
Parish Council President: Renato Gisler / Daniel Gisler
Full Parish Council → Hospental
ca. 170 Catholics
Roman Catholic Parish of Hospental
Patrozinium: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (15 August)
The autonomous Parish of Hospental serves approximately 170 Catholic residents in Hospental and the hamlet of Zumdorf. Its spiritual heart is the Baroque Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary (1706), complemented by the Chapel of St. Charles Borromeo at the foot of the Gotthard Pass and the Rococo Chapel of St. Nicholas in Zumdorf.
Parish Council President: Adrian Renner
Full Parish Council → Realp
ca. 110 Catholics
Roman Catholic Parish of Realp
Patrozinium: Exaltation of the Holy Cross (14 September)
The autonomous Parish of Realp at the foot of the Furka Pass serves approximately 110 Catholic parishioners. It encompasses the Parish Church of the Holy Cross as well as the chapels of Maria Hilf at Tiefenbach, Maria in der Aegerten, and St. Joseph, supported by its own Parish Council and the Realp Church Choir.
Parish Council President: Georg Simmen
Full Parish Council → Sacred Heritage in the Swiss Alps
All 11 Churches & Chapel Trail → Churches, Chapels & the 14-Station Chapel Trail
Places of silence, alpine heritage, and sought-after wedding churches in the Swiss Alps.
Andermatt Parish Church of St. Peter and Paul
The Baroque parish church of St. Peter and Paul shapes the village centre of Andermatt. Its richly gilded high altar by Johann Ritz and ornate ceiling frescoes are among the most significant sacred art treasures in the Canton of Uri.
Andermatt Historic Valley Church of St. Columban
The Romanesque mother church of the entire Ursern valley dates back to the Abbey of Disentis. With its serene stone architecture, it is a cherished setting for weddings, baptisms, and concerts.
Hospental Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary (Hospental)
Beneath the medieval tower of Hospental stands the Baroque Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary (1706), renowned for its harmonious interior and high altar by Johann Ritz.
Realp Parish Church of the Holy Cross (Realp)
At the foot of the Furka Pass, the Parish Church of the Holy Cross is the spiritual heart of Realp, closely tied to the Capuchin friars who served the mountain hospice and village for centuries.