Hermes Phettberg, born October 5, 1952 in Hollabrunn, Austria, was the assistant vicar with the archdiocese of Vienna until 1981 when he was discharged due to his (alleged) nocturnal visits to gay men's toilets. He writes for the Vienna newspaper "Falter" and enjoyed great success on Austrian television with PHETTBERGS NETTE LEIT SHOW. In his column "preaching service" he deals with the needs and joys of human existence.