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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.

May 11, 2023

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.

May 8, 2023

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.

May 3, 2023

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.

May 3, 2023

The mother does not forget her promises

Schoenstatt prepares for the World Youth Meeting in Lisbon, Portugal.

March 29, 2023

New responsibles of the International Schoenstatt Coordination

The General Presidency of the Schoenstatt Movement extended the General Statutes of the Movement for another three years and announced the evaluation and revision by the Movement’s International Coordination. In addition, Fr Arkadiusz Sosna and Sr M. Cacilda Becker were appointed as international coordinators.

March 29, 2023

Brazilians in Atlanta (USA) renew the Covenant of Love every month

More than 150 families participate every month in the Covenant of Love celebration held in a Brazilian community in the USA.

February 18, 2023

Pope decries conflicts and economic colonialism in DR Congo

Pope Francis addresses the most pressing issues affecting the African nation, including ongoing conflict and economic colonialism, and urges the Congolese people to reject violence.

February 1, 2023

“Meeting of Wafers” in Otwock, Poland

In keeping with the Schoenstatt tradition, on January 8, 2023, a “meeting of wafers” was held, a custom in our country where families share Christmas greetings and wishes with each other.

January 25, 2023

Altar for the Shrine in Temeswa/ Romania

The most beautiful gift for Our Lady: the altar for the Shrine

January 17, 2023

20 priests visit the Schoenstatt Shrine in Guayaquil: a feast!

20 Schoenstatt diocesan priests and friends of the Movement gathered at the Schoenstatt Shrine in Guayaquil, Ecuador for a moment of prayer, and then had a family-like encounter with Schoenstatt Fathers and Sisters and members of the Family Movement. An experience that filled everyone’s heart.

January 16, 2023

Glory to the Lord who always comes to meet us

We are grateful for the contributions made to learn about and appreciate the different traditions and styles of nativity scenes around the world.

January 7, 2023

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