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Mary, symbol of hope for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The new Shrine in a war zone: The Shrine is located in a dangerous conflict zone in DR Congo. Let’s pray for our brothers and sisters!
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Ready to give everything: 100 years since the first solemn consecration of women in the Apostolic Federation
April 16, 2025, marks the 100th anniversary of the first solemn consecration of women in the Schoenstatt Women’s Federation.

A major step in the construction of the new Shrine of Santa Catarina, in Brazil
The Schoenstatt Family accompanies the blessing of the Cornerstone of the first Schoenstatt Shrine in the state of Santa Catarina.

Pope’s April prayer intention: Technology should benefit everyone
Pope Francis presents his prayer intention for this month of April: that the use of new technologies does not replace human relationships.

One Shrine at a Time: The USA lives the graces of the Jubilee Year
This year, we have the chance to obtain the Jubilee Indulgence in several of our Schoenstatt Shrines in the USA. This has sparked excitement and

Today begins the “24 hours for the Lord” in the Original Shrine
Together with Pope Francis and the whole Church, the Schoenstatt Movement is dedicating a day of prayer and penance.

A call to action: Schoenstatt and sustainability in the 21st century
The challenges of our time are challenges for our Covenant life. Sustainability is an issue that affects us all.

Groups of Silence and Prayer: Eight years joining forces internationally
The Groups of Silence and Prayer celebrated their 8th anniversary with an online meeting and special appearances.

“Land of Unity” Shrine in Bolivia becomes a place of pilgrimage
This Sunday, March 23rd, Monsignor Luis Durán opened the door of the Land of Unity Shrine as a pilgrimage site for the Holy Year.

Magnificat Project: For all lovers of Schoenstatt music
Hundreds of Schoenstatt songs gathered in one place: the new website “Schoenstatt Canta” (Schoenstatt Sings) offers audio files, scores and musical chords.

Annual retreat strengthens missionaries of the Pilgrim Mother Apostolate in Europe
Last weekend, March 15th and 16th, the coordinators and missionaries had the pleasure of gathering in the shadow of the Original Shrine.

Name Day of Father Joseph Kentenich – Snippets and curiosities from his life
March 19th is St. Joseph’s Day and also the day on which we remember the name day of our father and founder, Father Joseph Kentenich.

More than 40 Schoenstatt shrines are pilgrimage sites in the Holy Year
See the complete list of shrines around the world that have been designated as sacred pilgrimage sites in the Jubilee Year.