Freiburg Choir Boycott Follows Dismissal of Longtime Choir Director

Parents of the Freiburg Cathedral Boys' Choir halt participation in school and church activities, protesting the dismissal of Boris Böhmann after 22 years of service.

• The dismissal of Boris Böhmann, longtime choir director at Freiburg Cathedral, has led to significant backlash from parents and choir members.
• Parents of the Freiburg Cathedral Boys' Choir announced their children would no longer attend the choir school or perform in church services for the time being.
• The decision follows a Christmas Eve protest during which attendees interrupted a mass with applause and distributed petitions opposing Böhmann's dismissal.
• The Archdiocese of Freiburg has refused to reverse the decision, citing prior disciplinary issues and emphasizing that the dismissal is unrelated to allegations of abuse.
• A meeting between parents and church representatives, including Auxiliary Bishop Dr. Birkhofer, is scheduled for January 15 to address the controversy.

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