Encounters of Pope Francis with Schoenstatt
Let us recall some remarkable moments of encounters that our Schoenstatt Family has had with the Holy Father over the years.
Francis, the Pope of Mercy
We can truly speak of a “before and after” in the era of Francis. We are grateful to the Pope of Mercy for his life.
Pilgrims of Joy: 75th Anniversary Jubilee of the Family Federation
In 2025, the Schoenstatt Apostolic Family Federation will celebrate its 75th anniversary. To mark this time of grace, an international meeting will be held in Schoenstatt, and couples worldwide will celebrate the jubilee. The Family Federation was founded on Holy Trinity Sunday, June 4, 1950, with the acceptance of the families of the First Course […]
Archdiocese of Santa Maria Creates a Rectorate for Historic Sites Related to João Pozzobon
The Archbishop of Santa Maria/RS, Brazil, Leomar Brustolin, will preside this Holy Tuesday, April 15, at 7:00 p.m., over the Canonical Presentation Mass of the Rectorate of Our Lady of Graces, established by decree on March 20. The rectorate is a canonical institution that grants pastoral autonomy to the Chapel of Our Lady of Graces, […]
Mary, symbol of hope for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The new Shrine in a war zone: The Shrine is located in a dangerous conflict zone in DR Congo. Let’s pray for our brothers and sisters!
Ready to give everything: 100 years since the first solemn consecration of women in the Apostolic Federation
April 16, 2025, marks the 100th anniversary of the first solemn consecration of women in the Schoenstatt Women’s Federation.
A major step in the construction of the new Shrine of Santa Catarina, in Brazil
The Schoenstatt Family accompanies the blessing of the Cornerstone of the first Schoenstatt Shrine in the state of Santa Catarina.
Pope’s April prayer intention: Technology should benefit everyone
Pope Francis presents his prayer intention for this month of April: that the use of new technologies does not replace human relationships.
One Shrine at a Time: The USA lives the graces of the Jubilee Year
This year, we have the chance to obtain the Jubilee Indulgence in several of our Schoenstatt Shrines in the USA. This has sparked excitement and spiritual renewal. But due to the vast size of the country, we can only visit one shrine at a time. In fact, that is how the custodians of our shrines […]
Today begins the “24 hours for the Lord” in the Original Shrine
Together with Pope Francis and the whole Church, the Schoenstatt Movement is dedicating a day of prayer and penance.
A call to action: Schoenstatt and sustainability in the 21st century
The challenges of our time are challenges for our Covenant life. Sustainability is an issue that affects us all.
Groups of Silence and Prayer: Eight years joining forces internationally
The Groups of Silence and Prayer celebrated their 8th anniversary with an online meeting and special appearances.