America

A small group of Sisters of Mary and a vast continent to be explored: this is how the history of the Schoenstatt Movement in the Americas began. On June 10, 1935, the first 12 Sisters, sent by the Founder, Father Joseph Kentenich, landed in Brazil, bringing with them an immense world to introduce to the new continent.

Priestly ordination of Gabriel Felipe Oberle

New Schoenstatt Father in Brazil: Father Gabriel Oberle

At the beginning of the year, Schoenstatt Brazil gives the whole family a new vocation with the consecration of Father Gabriel, who is at the service of the Church and Schoenstatt. Father Gabriel Oberle was ordained priest in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Londrina, Paraná, on January 1, 2022.

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Father Shrine

New Schoenstatt, Argentina: Father’s Shrine, witness of the cross and Mary’s victory – Part II

Father Kentenich was imprisoned for three years and eight months. It took that same amount of time to find the piece of land where the Queen would establish herself in Argentina.
The communion of destinies developed in Dachau was repeated in a story of loyalty, surrender, cross and victory. On January 20, Argentina will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the blessing of the Father’s Shrine, its national Shrine.

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Christmas

How to bring the spirit of Christmas to your city

In Nueva Helvecia, Uruguay, a van carrying the Holy Family and the Three Wise Men departed from the Shrine, accompanied by typical Christmas carols. It traveled through the city and arrived at the town’s central square, where many people gathered to celebrate Christmas. Do you dare to plan this in your city?

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