Father Kentenich in the light of St. Joseph: Thoughts not only for Christmas
The following text is an excerpt from a talk by Fr. Josef Fleischlin – Mount Sion/Switzerland – during a conference in Schoenstatt. In the first part of the article, he analyzes the four milestones of Schoenstatt’s history and Father Kentenich’s mission from the perspective of a Christmas image.
International Invitation: Approaching the 75th Anniversary of the Pilgrim Mother Apostolate
One of the greatest apostolates and one of the great legacies of the International Schoenstatt Movement – the Pilgrim Mother Apostolate – will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2025. To celebrate this history of grace, the Schoenstatt Family in Brazil invites everyone to an international gathering in Santa Maria, at the Tabor Shrine, where it all began.
The Archdiocesan Youth Encounter: More than an event, a transforming experience
The Schoenstatt Family of Guayaquil, Ecuador, collaborated in the organization of the Archdiocesan Youth Encounter, which gathered more than 3,000 people. Our Family wants to contribute and make a lasting impression in the life of the Church. Take a look at the event and the testimonies of the participants.
Schoenstatt Quito held its regional leaders’ conference
The capital of Ecuador, Quito, will host the next International Eucharistic Congress in September 2024, as requested by Pope Francis. The Schoenstatt Family lives this moment with great expectation and enthusiasm. This is evident in the Regional Leaders’ Conference, held recently among the leaders in a day of formation.
Switzerland has a married couple as leaders of the Movement for the first time
The National Presidium of the Schoenstatt Movement in Switzerland has chosen Rita and Franz Schuler as the new National Directors of the Movement.
Completion of the “Good Future” sewing workshop in Burundi
Presentation of certificates in Burundi: A new group of women have completed the sewing course offered by the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary. This social project aims to change society and contribute to the professional and spiritual development of the women.
Enriching Voyage: Central America offers a Course for the Formation of Formators
The Movement in Central America concluded the course “Formation of Formators Schoenstatt 2023”. Formators from different branches and communities of the Movement participated, coming from different countries: Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and El Salvador.
Did you know Father Kentenich lived in Engers for four years?
There is a surprisingly large amount of written material about the four years in which Father Kentenich lived in Engers. Now Sister M. Pia Buesge draws our attention to three main aspects of Father Kentenich’s work in this small town, just 10 km from Schoenstatt, as shown by numerous photos.
850 teenagers from six schools seal their Covenant of Love in Guayaquil
Schoenstatt couples offer formation to young people from six schools in Guayaquil. The spiritual guidance that the adolescents receive is aimed at inner freedom and organic growth of the dignity of each individual. The formation reaches its climax when they seal their Covenant of Love with Mary in the Schoenstatt Shrine.
Positive experiences of Schoenstatters at the “Together for Europe” 2023 encounter
There can be success in achieving unity in diversity if there is openness. 220 members of Together for Europe met in Timisoara, Romania, to create bonds of unity and to promote a common Christian mission for Europe. 20 Schoenstatt members participated.
A new Schoenstatt Father: Fr. Lucas Chiappe ordained priest in Argentina
Under the motto “Abide in my love” (Jn. 15:9), Father Lucas Chiappe received his ordination from the Bishop of Quilmes, Mons. Carlos Tissera, who encouraged him to “unceasingly communicate God in the Word, the Eucharist and in his presence.
The Pope Video: For people with disabilities
Pope Francis entrusts his prayer intention to the whole Church for this month of December 2023: for people with disabilities. The Holy Father invites us to pray that “they may be at the center of society’s attention”.