Eight couples celebrated their becoming officially part of the Schoenstatt Family Federation at the Cor Ecclesiae Shrine in Rome, Italy. This first group, called “Mariae apostoli”, is looking forward to their life with their very special mission
After a very fruitful time as continental coordinators in America, F. José Luis Correa and S. María Auxiliadora Bohórquez speak in an interview about various topics related to the mission of the Movement in the continent
Schoenstatt has new continental coordinators in America: Sr. M. Kathia Martínez and Fr. Felipe Ríos
The Shrine in Ivanovci – The second Schoenstatt Shrine in Croatia has received its name. At the meeting of its leaders, the name Shrine of the Mother of the New Covenant was agreed upon. On September 16, the blessing of the Stations of the Cross around the Shrine will take place. The celebrations are being prepared with great enthusiasm.
The wayside shrine of the Blessed Mother of Schoenstatt is being built as a focal point for the circles of the Pilgrim Mother Apostolate. Father Joachim Mugalu speaks enthusiastically about it.
An afternoon event called Café de Parejas (Couples’ Coffee) was held at the Holy Patrons parish in Rome, offering couples the opportunity to enjoy an afternoon to strengthen their bond and revive the freshness of their relationship through a journey together.
On June 5, 1948, Father Kentenich missed his flight from Miami to Chicago, but this unplanned detour led to a transformative journey with the MTA, as he visited the Jesuits in Miami and embarked on a three-month exploration filled with stops, visits, and profound writings capturing the MTA’s glorification in both grand and small ways.
The president of Poland, Andrzej Duda, visited the Schoenstatt Shrine in Góra Chełmska, Koszalin, Poland. He wrote in the guest book, “For the support of Polish women, whose dignity and well-being the Sisters work for with extraordinary sensitivity and strength.” He is the third Polish president to visit this Shrine.
After 20 years of searching for land to build the Shrine in the capital city of Colombia, the Schoenstatt Family has already found the place where the Blessed Mother will establish herself, giving her graces to those who consecrate themselves to her.
More than 100 people from six countries gathered on May 6th for the Europe Day as part of “Together for Europe – Austria” held at the Schoenstatt Center in Vienna-Kahlenberg. The day, which was held on the eve of Europe Day, had as its motto “Building bridges of hope”.
Testimony of what was experienced at the Schoenstatt Movement’s International Congress of the Families (Paraguay).
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.
