More of a Shrine than ever: Opening ceremony of the Original Shrine as a “Jubilee Holy Site”
The Original Shrine was opened as a Jubilee Holy Site and now provides plenary indulgence to all pilgrims
March 10, 2025
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.
The Original Shrine was opened as a Jubilee Holy Site and now provides plenary indulgence to all pilgrims
The Bishop of Trier designates the Original Shrine in Schoenstatt as a holy place of pilgrimage during this Jubilee Year.
People from all over the world have been asked to be ambassadors of the We Are All Schoenstatt initiative – find out more.
Send a star to the Original Shrine with the names of the people you want to pray for: A Star for You 2024
Artist Silvana Frías talks about the process of renovation and restoration of the main pieces of the Original Shrine.
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.
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