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.
Profile
Men
- ... who act like fathers
- ... who live brotherhood
- ... and consider themselves the pupil of God's eyes
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
- ... as our intercessor in heaven
- ... as our educator who accompanies us in life
- ... as a mother who is always there for us
Links
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
Höhrer Straße 80a, D – 56179, Vallendar, Germany
(0049) 0261 / 6409-0
schoenstatt-marienbrueder.de/en
institut-marienbrueder@schoenstatt.net
