The Family Institute elects its new General Council
In this 2024 General Chapter, the representatives of the Family Institute elected their international leaders for the coming years.
July 22, 2024
Schoenstatt has a wide range of activities carried out by and with families. On this page, you can learn more about these activities carried out worldwide. In particular, the projects are organized by the three communities of the Family Work: the League, the Federation, and the Family Institute. In addition, other projects are carried out by members of the Schoenstatt Work, such as the Pilgrim Mother Apostolate.
In this 2024 General Chapter, the representatives of the Family Institute elected their international leaders for the coming years.
The IX General Chapter of the Schoenstatt Family Institute begins on Saturday the 13th with 25 couples from different countries.
Couples in Italy participated in the second Couples’ Coffee organized by the Schoenstatt Movement, in which the importance of stable personal bonds and the deepening on the value of the other for one’s personal growth was emphasized. The motto of the day was “Together we are stronger”.
Schoenstatt advisors and leaders of the marriage preparation ministry in Germany met for a few days of discussions to evaluate what they are doing to prepare couples for the sacrament of marriage and to discern ways of working together. The meeting took place in Hillscheid, in the large Josef Kentenich Hof, headquarters of the Schoenstatt Family Federation, located a few kilometers from the Original Shrine.
The Apostolic Family Federation (AFF) United States of America Territory Welcomes Perpetual Consecration of Course 8 in the community.
On this first Sunday after Christmas, we celebrate the feast of the Holy Family of Nazareth. On this day we also remember and give thanks for all our families. In the light of Schoenstatt’s spirituality, we understand the family as a community of covenant and love.
16 couples from Austria participated in the first year of the “Just Married” course for young couples. After 10 meetings, they concluded their journey in the Schoenstatt Shrine in Vienna.
The Family Institute is offering a special opportunity for all those who have established a Home Shrine and also for those who are preparing their blessing. On November 18th there will be an online event to “renew your Home Shrine”.
The Shrine of Belmonte in Rome is considered international, just like the Original Shrine. It was inaugurated on September 8, 2004. The rector of this holy place, Father Marcelo Cervi, explains its mission and why it is important at the international level.
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
Interesting workshops on topics such as addictions, family bonds, technology, educating children in the faith and feminism kicked off Friday at the Sheraton Hotel in Asuncion, Paraguay.
Christian families are providing a powerful demonstration. On May 1st at 12:00 noon, Christian families from all over Europe will participate in a festive Mass in St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna.
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