The Shrine of Nueva Helvecia, Uruguay, celebrated its 80th anniversary. Days of celebration, of joy and gratitude marked the jubilee celebrations. Three bishops celebrated the 80th anniversary and a multitude of people brought joy and color to Schoenstatt’s first Daughter Shrine in the world.
A day of joy for Croatia: The Schoenstatt Family has conquered the Stations of the Cross for the Ivanovci Shrine. The Stations form the image of a chalice with the Eucharist, which is an important symbol of this shrine.
During this year’s October week, around 60 representatives of the individual groups of the Movement set out to search for the name, the mission of the National Shrine in Óbudavár on Lake Balaton. From now on, this place of grace will be the shrine of “Hearts Inscribed into One Another”.
Every year the Schoenstatters of Zimbabwe gather for a meeting of formation, spirituality, and unity. Together, they determine the Movement’s new motto for the year. This country, located in southeast Africa, has a small Schoenstatt Family, but it is faithful to the Covenant of Love – and it dreams of one day conquering its daughter shrine.
Lucy López Cruz, a Schoenstatter at the opening ceremony of the Pan American Games Santiago 2023: “I went up with the torch and with my MTA around my neck”. Lucy was an athlete as well as an athletics coach for many years and she also belonged to the Schoenstatt Mothers’ Branch.
Father Sleevaraj Chinthamala, belonging to the Schoenstatt Fathers Community, was ordained. He is the first Schoenstatt Fathers of Telangana origin. His ordination represents an important step in bringing Schoenstatt spirituality to this new region in India.
A historic moment of great joy for Nigeria: the Schoenstatt Family Movement was born. The first group sealed the Covenant of Love in an emotional celebration. The couples of the founding generation signed the Covenant book in the Ibadan Shrine.
The Schoenstatt Movement in Australia conducted its National Conference with the theme “Walking together – Loving the Church”. Being a country with a large territorial extension, the meeting took place in a hybrid form, bringing together representatives from various regions.
The Superior General, Fr. Alexandre Awi Mello, presided over the inauguration Mass of the first school run by the Schoenstatt Fathers in Nigeria. Sancta Maria College has a small beginning, but it was born with the desire to transform society.
The Pilgrim MTA Unites the Whole World: On September 18, 2023 in the deanery Phương Lâm of Vietnam, there was a celebration of the Apostolate of the Pilgrim MTA – it was a singularly wonderful day.
On October 15, Mount Schoenstatt, located in Helotes, Texas, United States, celebrated the 15th anniversary of the dedication of Cor Unum in Patre Shrine.
“Heart of the City” of Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Shrine of Belgrano – Mary’s Tabor – is 60 years old. “From the Shrine we want to courageously proclaim Mary’s name,” says the Schoenstatt Family. The article relates the history of Father Kentenich’s visit to the place where the Shrine is located today.
A Place, a Movement, a Way of Life, a Mission
