900 girls gathered in Lisbon, Portugal, for the international meeting of the Schoenstatt Girls’ Youth, where several countries were present in preparation for World Youth Day (WYD).
There was an incredible turnout for the “Days in the Dioceses” that took place in Aveiro, Portugal just before World Youth Day, where thousands of young people accompanied by their bishops gathered to greet the MTA at the Schoenstatt Shrine in Aveiro in preparation for the worldwide gathering for WYD.
The International Schoenstatt Youth gathered in Lisbon in the final stretch towards WYD. The eve of the official opening of WYD was punctuated by the idea of sending forth, with the spirituality of the Covenant of Love and the graces of the Shrine.
“My appointment was made public on May 31st, in it we see the challenge of collaborating with the Blessed Mother so that organic thinking, living and loving may become a reality. I understand that being a diocesan priest will allow me to make the Schoenstatt charism present in the heart of the Church”, says the new Bishop.
“Make us see your graces” is the motto of the Schoenstatt Youth’s international pilgrimage to the Shrine of Fatima
Chile is consecrated to Mary under the title of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Schoenstatt Fathers are responsible for the National Shrine.
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.
