The Original Shrine is the cradle of the entire International Schoenstatt Work. It was here that the first Covenant of Love was sealed on October 18, 1914. Over the years, it has become the source of many graces that unite the whole world in a chain of Shrines. The Original Shrine is a place where many languages are spoken, and everyone understands each other as a family in a place of welcome, transformation, and fruitful mission.
On this page, you will find news about life around the Original Shrine. Learn about activities, projects, and much more.
What do we want for the future of the shrine? This consideration accompanied the group of people who work with and for the shrine during their “hearing”.
After 10 years, the youth who carried the torch in 2014 meet again in Schoenstatt and renew their enthusiasm for the mission.
110 years after the founding of Schoenstatt, many pilgrims have gathered to celebrate together the Covenant of Love on October 18.
After months of planning and coordination, we have officially launched the worldwide campaign “WE ARE ALL SCHOENSTATT”
In his video message for Covenant of Love Day 2024, Father Alexandre Awi Mello talks about love for the Church
An Argentinean artist is restoring the main figures of the Original Shrine, renewing and giving new life to the images.
Here you will find the full novena for Covenant of Love Day 2024. We invite you to pray it with your family and friends.
Brazilian singer Ziza Fernandes presents the second edition of the Serenade to Mary at the Original Shrine in Schoenstatt.
The Original Shrine was painted with the help of many people, mainly couples from the Czech Republic.
The Festival of the Encounter takes place at the Original Shrine, bringing together different cultures and performances.
The Covenant House in Schoenstatt was blessed on August 15, 1928. Learn more about its history and its relevance today.
We are approaching the 2024 edition of the “24 hours for the Lord”, which will take place from Friday night, March 8th, until Saturday night, March 9th. The Original Shrine offers the possibility for everyone to participate in this time of profound prayer, meditation, and community experience.
A Place, a Movement, a Way of Life, a Mission
