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The Secretary of the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil visits Schoenstatt in Rome

Bishop Ricardo Hoepers’ testimony expresses a profound experience of faith: “There are so many people in the Diocese of Rio Grande who share in the experience of the Mother and Queen visiting their homes, that this has convinced me that the presence of the Virgin of Schoenstatt within the families is the surest way for a diocese, for a particular Church, to evolve and, above all, to be strengthened in the faith”. And he concludes: “In the Diocese of Rio Grande, the Mother and Queen visits practically every family, everywhere”.

January 25, 2024

Argentina: 670 young people set out on mission

The youth are not standing still. 670 youth are missionaries of joy and hope in Argentina. Summer vacations are transformed into special moments of commitment and love during the missions, which take place simultaneously in different parts of the country, and in different projects.

January 23, 2024

A Christmas dinner… in the streets, for the people of the streets

A buffet of special dishes, as well as presentations and songs, made up the dinner offered to the needy population of the city of Olinda, Brazil. The Schoenstatt Family, through the Mother Queen of Mercy Project, organized a special celebration for their brothers and sisters who are homeless. The diners were delighted by the special richness of the encounter.

December 22, 2023

England: A group of women experiencing the Covenant of Love

Polish women from the Schoenstatt Mothers’ League living in England sealed their Covenant of Love in the Birmingham Shrine. It was the first time they met in person and visited the Shrine. This exciting moment was characterized by the joy of being together and entrusting their lives to the Blessed Mother.

December 19, 2023

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.

December 12, 2023

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.

December 11, 2023

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.

December 8, 2023

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.

December 7, 2023

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.

December 6, 2023

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.

December 2, 2023

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.

November 30, 2023

An invitation for the entire Schoenstatt Family: 75 years of the 31st of May

In 2024 we celebrate 75 years of the 31st of May. That is why Chile invites all the Schoenstatters of the world to celebrate the jubilee in a pilgrimage to Santiago, to the Cenacle Shrine, or from a distance, in their own countries. Everyone is invited to be a part of this great celebration!

November 29, 2023

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