Let us celebrate Mary’s birth!
Let us celebrate together the birth of Mary, the Immaculate, conceived in God’s heart. On this special day, let us offer gifts of love and reflect on her divine mission. Mary is the open door to heaven, the fertile soil where God becomes incarnate. Together with Jesus, let us ask Mary to live in us, bringing Christ into our midst and preparing the world for Him.
First National Women’s Encounter in Schoenstatt Ecuador: “Woman, Source of Hope”
On August 31st, the National Shrine of Guayaquil hosted the First National Encounter of Women, which attracted 175 women from Schoenstatt Ecuador. With the motto “Woman, Source of Hope”, the event sought to unite Catholic women to face the current challenges of the country, inspired by the Schoenstatt charism and the symbolism of Father Joseph Kentenich’s tree of womanly greatness.
54th anniversary of the Sion Shrine in Schoenstatt
On August 30th, the Community of the Schoenstatt Fathers celebrated the 54th anniversary of the blessing of the Shrine on Mount Sion. The celebration gathered more than 100 priests from different parts of the world, who renewed their Covenant of Love and shared a day full of prayer, fraternity and gratitude for the Schoenstatt charism.
September 1: A celebration of God’s decision to create
As the Church celebrates the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on September 1, Indian Bishop Allwyn D’Silva, Chairman of the Federation of Asian Bishops Conferences’ Office of Human Development, reflects on the importance of praising God for His marvellous gift of Creation.
Croatia: The mission of their second Schoenstatt Shrine is revealed
The Shrine in Ivanovci – The second Schoenstatt Shrine in Croatia has received its name. At the meeting of its leaders, the name Shrine of the Mother of the New Covenant was agreed upon. On September 16, the blessing of the Stations of the Cross around the Shrine will take place. The celebrations are being prepared with great enthusiasm.
“Instrumentum laboris’ calls for welcoming Church that embraces diversity
The General Secretariat of the Synod publishes the “Instrumentum laboris”, the document that will guide the work of the two-part General Assembly that will meet in Rome in October 2023 and October 2024.
A wayside shrine is being built in Uganda
The wayside shrine of the Blessed Mother of Schoenstatt is being built as a focal point for the circles of the Pilgrim Mother Apostolate. Father Joachim Mugalu speaks enthusiastically about it.
Festive international gathering at the Schoenstatt Center in Berlin
On June 3, 2023, more than 100 guests from all over the world gathered at the Victoria-Patris Shrine in Berlin to celebrate an International Day of Encounter. With participants from 14 countries, the event was marked by a festive Mass, cultural diversity and international singing.
The Couples’ Coffee at the Holy Patrons of Rome Parish
An afternoon event called Café de Parejas (Couples’ Coffee) was held at the Holy Patrons parish in Rome, offering couples the opportunity to enjoy an afternoon to strengthen their bond and revive the freshness of their relationship through a journey together.
75 years ago Fr. Kentenich began the MTA’s march of victory in the USA
On June 5, 1948, Father Kentenich missed his flight from Miami to Chicago, but this unplanned detour led to a transformative journey with the MTA, as he visited the Jesuits in Miami and embarked on a three-month exploration filled with stops, visits, and profound writings capturing the MTA’s glorification in both grand and small ways.
An outstanding pilgrim at the Schoenstatt Shrine in Koszalin
The president of Poland, Andrzej Duda, visited the Schoenstatt Shrine in Góra Chełmska, Koszalin, Poland. He wrote in the guest book, “For the support of Polish women, whose dignity and well-being the Sisters work for with extraordinary sensitivity and strength.” He is the third Polish president to visit this Shrine.
Shrine in Bogota: a dream is becoming a reality
After 20 years of searching for land to build the Shrine in the capital city of Colombia, the Schoenstatt Family has already found the place where the Blessed Mother will establish herself, giving her graces to those who consecrate themselves to her.