The Schoenstatt Movement has more than 20 organized communities that bring together priests, consecrated persons, laity, youth, and different types of vocations. This page is dedicated to sharing the life of these communities. We bring news from the Schoenstatt Leagues, Federations, and Institutes worldwide.
At the October Conference of the German Schoenstatt Movement, the initiatives of the second International Pentecost Congress, which took place in June 2022, were revisited as part of an overview on the life of the Movement.
According to the “Belmonte News” of the Institute of Schoenstatt Diocesan Priests, Msgr. Eduardo Pinheiro da Silva SDB, bishop of the Brazilian diocese of Jaboticabal, has approved the reappointment of Marcelo Cervi, a priest of his diocese who belongs to the Schoenstatt Institute, for another three years to serve as rector of the International Schoenstatt Center and of the Matri Ecclesiae Shrine in Rome. This decision was taken by Monsignor Eduardo after conversations with the General Rector of the Schoenstatt Institute, Dr. Christian Lohr and Archbishop Emeritus Ignazio Sanna, who represents the Institute in Italy.
The 7th General Chapter of the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary, which has been in session at the Motherhouse on Mount Schoenstatt since September 8, 2022, has held more elections.
The Schoenstatt Movement in Paraguay has celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Shrine in the city of Asunción. The Shrine was conquered by the Schoenstatt Youth in Asunción, who took the initiative for its construction and worked hard for its realization. The main commemorative Mass was held on September 21st.
On September 11th, 3,000 persons attended the blessing of the Shrine of Corrientes, Argentina, who came from all over Argentina, and also from abroad, especially from Paraguay, Chile and Uruguay. It was a deep experience for the Schoenstatters and for the faithful and clergy of the Church.
“The Mighty One has done wonders for us, Holy is his name” (cf. Lk 1:49).
The General Chapter of the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary has held its first elections
On September 7, 2022, the 4th General Chapter of the Apostolic Federation of Schoenstatt Families elected a new International Leadership for a period of five years.
The Night of the Shrine gathered 350 youth at the Original Shrine, in Schoenstatt, from Friday, September 2nd to Sunday, September 4th. It was an unforgettable gathering to share friendships, music, theater, leisure time, and spirituality, and has been held since 2006.
International Schoenstatt Family Federation is gathered for its General Chapter in Hillscheid, at the Josef-Kentenich-Hof, its headquarters.
Addressing the General Chapter of the Schoenstatt Fathers, Pope Francis urges the religious priests to help find answers to the pressing questions of our time.
“We want to offer active support and accompany the youth in order to make possible their organic transition to other Schoenstatt branches or communities”
(Fraternal Letter – Pentecost Congress 2022)
