“Kaze, Kaze! – Welcome!”
Pilgrims from Burundi and Rwanda living in Hannover visit Schoenstatt. And the Pilgrim Mother returns with them!
July 2, 2026
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.
Pilgrims from Burundi and Rwanda living in Hannover visit Schoenstatt. And the Pilgrim Mother returns with them!
Changes in the area surrounding the Original Shrine: New containers were installed to set up a temporary sacristy.
In our last report, we joyfully shared the results of the first year of the “We Are All Schoenstatt” campaign.
A special invitation to all young people: the International Youth Meeting in Schoenstatt is coming up this August.
Several Schoenstatt Shrines around the world are joining in the day of prayer. The Original Shrine is offering a special program.
Fr. Stefan Strecker: Finding a language that conveys the Covenant of Love and is understood throughout the world.
The General Presidium has appointed Fr. Stefan Strecker as the future director of pilgrimages and Sr. M. Anika Lämmle as thedirector of pilgrimages.
The International Presidium reports on the termination of the lease agreement for the sacristy of the Original Shrine.
During Advent, we can send our names and the names of our loved ones on a star to the Original Shrine.
Today is a special day to give a gift to Fr. Joseph Kentenich and be part of a network of generous hearts.
Let us accept Pope Leo XIV’s invitation: On October 11, a screen in the Original Shrine will broadcast the Rosary for Peace.
The International Meeting of the Schoenstatt Girls’ Youth brought together 700 young women from 22 nations as Mary’s “living crown”