Schoenstatt-Secular Institute of the Brothers of Mary

Union with God, men, society, with Mary, community

Our community

Vocation to become a consecrated man

Bound to God, Marian, unassuming, available, in the midst of the world – this is how the Brothers of Mary see themselves, a Secular Institute of men who, with Mary, follow Christ through their professional work.

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Countries

Brazil, Burundi, Chile, Germany, Paraguay

1942

Founding

On July 16, Fr. Joseph Kentenich founds the community together with the Austrian politician Dr. Eduard Pesendorfer in the Dachau concentration camp

Life’s vocation

Connected to God, unimaginable possibilities open up

... back in 1942 when we were founded in the Dachau concentration camp for the camp prisoners Father Joseph Kentenich and Dr. Eduard Pesendorfer, an Austrian lawyer and politician

... as well as today, when we try to bring heaven and earth, nature and grace together in our professions in the service of others.

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Men

Performance

Society

… get involved in different cultures: e.g. in Central Europe, Latin America and Central Africa

… as a non-priest provide pastoral in all professions that advance society: as engineers, educators, artists, craftsmen, lawyers, etc.

Spirituality

With Mary

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Community

… that is a family

…who stands up for each other

… who wants to leave a lasting mark

Contact

Our contacts in the world​​

Need more information?

Our contacts in the world​​

Institute of the Brothers of Mary

Höhrer Straße 80a, D – 56179, Vallendar, Germany

Telephone

(0049) 0261 / 6409-0

schoenstatt-marienbrueder.de/en

Email

institut-marienbrueder@schoenstatt.net

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