Building bridges of hope – Together for Europe 2023
More than 100 people from six countries gathered on May 6th for the Europe Day as part of “Together for Europe – Austria” held at the Schoenstatt Center in Vienna-Kahlenberg. The day, which was held on the eve of Europe Day, had as its motto “Building bridges of hope”.
A single Family Work, a single heart for the world
Testimony of what was experienced at the Schoenstatt Movement’s International Congress of the Families (Paraguay).
The Covenant of Love teaches us to serve
The 18th of each month gives us the opportunity to renew the Covenant of Love that we sealed with Mary in the Shrine. We thus receive renewed graces and are sent out on a quest to conquer hearts.
Sisters of Mary at the train station in Zurich
Within the framework of an exhibition of religious orders and Church communities, called Monastery Market, the Sisters of Mary from Quarten, Switzerland, introduced themselves at the Zurich Central Station displaying the spirit of Schoenstatt and of the Church on the go, sharing their experiences in a spirit of unity.
Tabor: The first Schoenstatt Shrine in Santa Maria, Brazil, turns 75 years old
The Schoenstatt Family of Brazil celebrated joyfully the 75th anniversary of the Tabor Shrine, which is the first Schoenstatt Shrine built in the country and is located in the city of Santa Maria, in the southern region of Brazil. From April 21st to 23rd several celebrations marked the Jubilee feast days. The Tabor Shrine was the only one in Brazil inaugurated personally by the Founder, Father Joseph Kentenich, and was visited by him several times.
Leadership in difficult times, based on faith and love
Reconnecting, renewing, community, were words that were very present in our opening day of Leaders of the League of Families of Guayas – Ecuador last weekend.
Volunteering at the Schoenstatt Belmonte Center in Rome
The International Schoenstatt Belmonte Center in Rome welcomes volunteers for short or long periods of time. At present, two young women from different countries are volunteering and are being supervised by the Rector of the Center, Father Marcello Cervi, forming the Belmonte Team.
Your shrine – a gift to the world!
Ten years ago, we were preparing to celebrate the 100th anniversary of our founding as a Schoenstatt Family. On October 18, 2014, we wanted to go on pilgrimage to Schoenstatt to celebrate and renew the Covenant of Love that Father Kentenich and the first sodalists had sealed in the Shrine.
Final preparations: Paraguay expects 154 couples for the Congress of Families
With the motto “Family in Covenant, heart for the world”, the members of the Schoenstatt Movement in Paraguay are expecting 154 couples between May 4th and 7th for the CIOF, International Congress of the Schoenstatt Family Movement.
September 8th: established by law as the Day of the Men’s Rosary
The Men’s Rosary in Brazil is a national apostolate in which the Schoenstatt Movement participates in large numbers. Recently a national law has been passed declaring September 8th as Men’s Rosary Day. In Schoenstatt, this apostolate is known as Mother and Queen Men’s Rosary.
The Archdiocese of Vienna announces the Mass for Families in St. Stephen’s Cathedral, organized by the Schoenstatt Family Work
Christian families are providing a powerful demonstration. On May 1st at 12:00 noon, Christian families from all over Europe will participate in a festive Mass in St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna.
The Archdiocese of Vienna announces the Mass for Families in St. Stephen’s Cathedral, organized by the Schoenstatt Family Work
Christian families are providing a powerful demonstration. On May 1st at 12:00 noon, Christian families from all over Europe will participate in a festive Mass in St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna.