The Schoenstatt Family Institute invites couples from throughout the Family Work to a new edition of the Leading to Love seminar. The meeting is already a traditional event, but this year it brings something new. The seventh edition will take place through online meetings and with an in-person stage in Milwaukee, United States. The seminar is aimed at couples who have sealed their Covenant of Love, who are actively involved in the Family Work, and who speak or understand Spanish.
“Leading to Love” aims to be a concrete contribution of the Schoenstatt Family Work to the strengthening of marriage and the family and its projection to the world, in the context of a Church called to deliver a message of hope and joy, based on the testimony of marriages solidly founded on love and faith.
This seminar has already been held six times in Schoenstatt, Germany. It has been highly valued by those who have attended, who have been able to experience days of profound renewal of their Covenant of Love, their vocation to marriage and family life, and their awareness of mission, as well as the paternal and prophetic leadership of our Father and Founder in each of Schoenstatt’s holy places.
Virtual and face-to-face meetings
In future versions, the seminar will be divided into virtual and in-person sessions. First, there will be four virtual sessions, with the possibility of adding more if participants request it. Then the in-person sessions will take place, lasting three full days, in places where Father Joseph Kentenich has been and left significant marks, for example, Schoenstatt, Germany; Milwaukee, USA; Bellavista, Chile; Florencio Varela, Argentina; and Santa Maria, Brazil.
A novel aspect of the Seminar is the methodology used, which combines conceptual aspects with experiences, links to historical moments and places where our Father committed himself to the Schoenstatt Mission, and applies individual, couple, and community dynamics. In other words, it is not just a matter of listening to interesting topics, but of vitally assimilating the spirituality and pedagogy of our leader, Father and Founder.
Participants come from different countries, which ensures a rich international exchange. The minimum number of couples per session for the Seminar to take place is 10, and the maximum is 15.
Interested parties can send an email to leadingtolovetraining@gmail.com or WhatsApp +56996439455 to receive detailed information.
General information
The application deadline is Sunday, March 8, 2026.
CENTRAL THEME: THE THIRD MILESTONE: FOUNDATIONS, CONTENTS, AND CONSEQUENCES
TARGET AUDIENCE:
- Spanish-speaking couples committed to the Family Work and the Covenant of Love.
- Couples who have already participated in the Leading to Love seminar in Schoenstatt.
SPACES AND COST: Min. 10 / max. 15 couples. USD 2,500 per couple (airfare not included).
VIRTUAL SESSIONS: Zoom platform.
IN-PERSON SESSIONS: Waukesha and Milwaukee – USA.
DATES:
Virtual sessions:
- 4 sessions of 2×60 minutes with a 20-minute break, once a month. There will be flexibility to hold more virtual sessions if the group deems it necessary.
- Dates: Second Saturday of each month from March to June 2026.
➢ March 14
➢ April 11
➢ May 9
➢ June 13 o Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Chile time)
➢ In-person sessions:
In-person sessions: Waukesha and Milwaukee – USA
- Three full days of work in July 2026. This means that couples must arrive at the venue the day before the seminar begins and leave the day after it ends. In other words, they will stay at the venue for four nights.
- Start: Friday, July 24, 2026, at 7:00 a.m.
- End: Monday, July 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
THEMATIC AGENDA:
VIRTUAL SESSIONS
- Walking in the light of practical faith in Divine Providence
- Joseph Kentenich: Founder, Father, and Prophet
- The Work of Families
- The Third Milestone
IN-PERSON SESSIONS
Day 1: Following in the Footsteps of the Prophet
Day 2: The Legacy of Exile
Day 3: Mission and Leadership Today
VISITS AND SPEAKERS:
| Waukesha: | Speakers: |
| Shrine | Sr. María Isabel Bracero |
| Father Kentenich House | Fr. Ángel Strada |
| International Retreat Center | Fr. Iván Simicic Fr. Cristóbal Asenjo |
| Milwaukee | Michael and Margaret Fenelon – USA |
| Exile Shrine | Julio and Millie Lugo – Puerto Rico |
| Cemetery | Miguel and Mariela Carmona – Argentina |
| Saint Michael Parish | Patricio and Nina Lagos – Chile |
| Movement House | Martín and María de la Luz Bresciani |
| Lake Michigan | Raúl and María Luisa Rivera – Chile |
