The Schoenstatt Family in Zimbabwe crowns the Blessed Mother as Queen of Africa
Handing over the crown: A gesture of love and trust that is repeated year after year in Zimbabwe, Africa.
June 9, 2025
The Schoenstatt Movement arrived in Africa in 1934 with the first group of Sisters of Mary sent on a mission by Father Joseph Kentenich. On this page, you will find news and activities of the Schoenstatt Family, which has been formed and grown over the years on the African continent. Today, Schoenstatt has several communities in Africa, as well as many social projects that contribute to building a new society.
Handing over the crown: A gesture of love and trust that is repeated year after year in Zimbabwe, Africa.
On World Day of Social Communications, we will learn about the work of the Schoenstatt Youth in Nigeria.
The Institute of the Schoenstatt Fathers celebrated the priestly ordination of Claver Karakura and Janvier Cirhuzi in Burundi, Africa.
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!
Solemnity of Clothing ceremony: Seven young women from Africa became Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary last Sunday in Burundi.
A joyful gathering: Schoenstatt Family Groups in Lagos, Nigeria, celebrates the Year-End with a Beach Outing – a day of bonds and unity.
Joy on a day of gratitude at the inauguration of the third Schoenstatt Shrine in Burundi, blessed in the archdiocese of Gitega.
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary. On this special day, let’s get to know a project that “gives a name” to homeless children.
“Behold the dwelling place of the Most High God among men”. It has pleased the Holy Triune God and our Mother Thrice Admirable (MTA) to
In the Archdiocese of Bujumbura (Burundi), families of the Schoenstatt Movement had special days of encounters and formation.
Sr. M. Emmanuela Ghioldi has been awarded the Prix-FAGS for her life’s work. She is a nurse in Burundi, Africa.
Today is the World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly and our Schoenstatt brothers and sisters from Burundi share their practical experiences.