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.
“Land of Unity” Shrine in Bolivia becomes a place of pilgrimage

This Sunday, March 23rd, Monsignor Luis Durán opened the door of the Land of Unity Shrine as a pilgrimage site for the Holy Year.
Magnificat Project: For all lovers of Schoenstatt music

Hundreds of Schoenstatt songs gathered in one place: the new website “Schoenstatt Canta” (Schoenstatt Sings) offers audio files, scores and musical chords.
Annual retreat strengthens missionaries of the Pilgrim Mother Apostolate in Europe

Last weekend, March 15th and 16th, the coordinators and missionaries had the pleasure of gathering in the shadow of the Original Shrine.