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Sports, Faith and Life in the Light of the Covenant of Love
In the days before the Olympic Games, uniting faith and life, I would like to share some reflections on sports and faith.
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The Shrine of Roma-Belmonte has been granted Plenary Indulgence for the Holy Year
All those who visit the International Schoenstatt Center and the Shrine Matri Ecclesiae can be granted the indulgence.
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Intercultural: A meeting of different nations at the Berlin Shrine
On the eve of the final match of the European Football Championship, representatives of different nations gather at the Shrine in Berlin.
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Pozzobon and the Family – A new perspective beyond the Apostolate
Far beyond the Pilgrim Mother Apostolate, John Pozzobon was able to carry out important activities with and for the families. Read more.
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The Family Institute elects its new General Council
In this 2024 General Chapter, the representatives of the Family Institute elected their international leaders for the coming years.
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What will the crown of the Belmonte Shrine look like? Learn about its meaning
Learn about the shape and meaning of the crown of the Belmonte Shrine in Rome, which will be crowned in the Holy Year 2025.
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Covenant Day: Shall we race the relay together?
The Paris Olympics inspire us to run and light up the world with the fire of the Covenant of Love. We ourselves are burning torches sent from the Shrine!
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Burundi celebrates the ordination of two new deacons of the Schoenstatt Fathers
Two new deacons of the Schoenstatt Fathers: one from the Democratic Republic of Congo and the other from Burundi, Africa.
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The IX General Chapter of the Institute of Families begins on Saturday
The IX General Chapter of the Schoenstatt Family Institute begins on Saturday the 13th with 25 couples from different countries.
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Schoenstatt Heroes conquer the young hearts: Alianza 2k24
Alianza 2k24 is the camp held by the Schoenstatt Youth in Kuttur, India, inspired by the Schoenstatt heroes.
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The countdown is so exciting! Soon we will have a new shrine
The longed-for September 15th, 2024, is almost here! The San Juan Shrine will be blessed – Shrine of Mary, miracle of Your Providence.
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The Challenge of Synodality: Schoenstatt in the Movements’ Encounter
“The challenge of synodality for the mission” was the topic at the meeting among groups of the faithful, Movements and new Communities.
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An Encounter with the Pope: International Congress on Youth Ministry
Full of joy, two representatives of the Schoenstatt Movement of Portugal were able to participate in the International Congress on Youth Ministry, which took place