 On 22 April 1972, the new "Verbandsgemeinde" of Glan-Münchweiler was formed, comprising 14 municipalities, among them Nanzdietschweiler.Arthur Höring was elected the first "Verbandsgemeindemeister" on 4 October 1972 and then sworn in and inaugurated in office on 3 November 1972.On 30 April 1972, the newly expanded Catholic church in Nanzweiler was consecrated.