Schoenstatt Australia: “Walking together – Loving the Church”
The Schoenstatt Movement in Australia conducted its National Conference with the theme “Walking together – Loving the Church”. Being a country with a large territorial extension, the meeting took place in a hybrid form, bringing together representatives from various regions.
Schoenstatt Fathers inaugurate their first school in Nigeria
The Superior General, Fr. Alexandre Awi Mello, presided over the inauguration Mass of the first school run by the Schoenstatt Fathers in Nigeria. Sancta Maria College has a small beginning, but it was born with the desire to transform society.
A Celebration of the Pilgrim MTA in Vietnam
The Pilgrim MTA Unites the Whole World: On September 18, 2023 in the deanery Phương Lâm of Vietnam, there was a celebration of the Apostolate of the Pilgrim MTA – it was a singularly wonderful day.
Noviciate of the Schoenstatt Fathers: Reception of Sion Tunic
In Burundi, 11 young men received the Zion tunic and entered the novitiate of the Secular Institute of the Schoenstatt Fathers. It was a moment of great emotion and joy for everyone.
USA: Mount Schoenstatt celebrates 15th anniversary of Shrine dedication
On October 15, Mount Schoenstatt, located in Helotes, Texas, United States, celebrated the 15th anniversary of the dedication of Cor Unum in Patre Shrine.
The Belgrano Shrine in Buenos Aires, Argentina, celebrates its 60th anniversary
“Heart of the City” of Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Shrine of Belgrano – Mary’s Tabor – is 60 years old. “From the Shrine we want to courageously proclaim Mary’s name,” says the Schoenstatt Family. The article relates the history of Father Kentenich’s visit to the place where the Shrine is located today.
Rio de Janeiro: A large crowd celebrates the Shrine’s 25th Anniversary
An endless number of faithful gathered for several days near the Shrine of Rio de Janeiro to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its blessing. Among those present were bishops, a cardinal, civil authorities, and pilgrims from various dioceses even as far as 2,500 km away.
Synodality as the Call for an “Incomplete Thought”
Having the courage to “not always be right” and accept other points of view is part of the synodal spirit. This is the reflection that Pedro Paulo Weizenmann brings up in his article. The young Brazilian and Schoenstatter is currently working in the Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops. The text is a synthesis of the original article, which was written for the scientific journal Regnum. The General Assembly of the Synod will take place from October 4 to 29, 2023, so let us accompany it with our prayers.
Celebrations for the 109th Anniversary of the founding of the Schoenstatt
On October 18, the 109th anniversary of the founding of the International Schoenstatt Movement was celebrated at the Original Shrine.
Message for Covenant of Love Day 2023
On October 18, 2023, Father Alexandre Awi Mello, President of the International Presidency of the Schoenstatt Movement, offers his message to the Family all over the world, in times of challenges, but also of great hope.
NOVENA – October 18 – Day 9
Follow the novena for Covenant Day. Today, October 17, is the last day. Download the material so you can pray from home.
Ecuador celebrates its new priest: Fr. Luis Polit, a Covenant life
This past Saturday, October 14, we witnessed a great blessing for the Ecuadorian Schoenstatt Family. Luis Polit Estrella, Ecuadorian, member of the Institute of the Schoenstatt Fathers, has been ordained as a priest of Christ in the Cathedral of Guayaquil, Ecuador.