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Listening and Fasting: Message of Pope Leo XIV for Lent 2026
In 2026, the Pope invites us to a different kind of fasting: abstaining from words that offend and hurt our neighbor.
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First Schoenstatt Father from Mendoza, Argentina, ordained a priest
A moment of great joy for the Schoenstatt Family of Cuyo and the Schoenstatt Fathers

We have a Shrine because there are pilgrims
Leaving home and going on pilgrimage to holy places is part of the religious experience of many families. But how does this relate to Schoenstatt’s mission and the III Historical Milestone? Sister M. Jimena Alliende talks about her personal experience and demonstrates how May 31st impacts the organic life of the pilgrims.

May 31st Jubilee: What is the progress on the preparations?
With just over a month to go until the 75th anniversary of the III Schoenstatt Milestone, the activities around the Shrine of Bellavista are not stopping. The National Director of the Schoenstatt Movement in Chile, Fr. Gonzalo Illanes, shares with us details of the preparations for the Jubilee.

Covenant of Love Day: Becoming Prophetic, Like Mary
To be prophetic means to live the “ABCs” of faith, holiness in daily life, practical faith in Divine Providence – to make the Covenant of Love alive and real!

In Times of War: How to be a peacemaker through the Covenant of Love
We want an end to all wars and conflicts around the world, but unfortunately, we cannot stop the attacks and decrease global tensions. What can we do? The answer comes from the Covenant of Love, which helps us to create a road to peace in everyday life. The world needs an urgent response!

An invitation to the youth: #YouOnMySide Initiative
Invitation to share a testimony of friendship with Joseph Engling. Spread the word on social media or send an email – every participation is very important for the beatification process.

A special day of celebration for the Schoenstatt Fathers in Burundi
The Schoenstatt Fathers celebrated 50 years of mission in Burundi, Africa, with a special moment: the ordination to the priesthood of Deacon Samuel Sibomana. Three bishops and more than 50 priests took part in the celebrations.

The Brasilia Shrine inaugurates its Jubilee Year with a pilgrimage by the Armed Forces
Located in the capital of Brazil, the Tabor of Hope Shrine is linked to the Brazilian Military Archdiocese. At the opening of the Jubilee Year, during the triduum, representatives of the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies – Army, Navy, Air Force, Military Police and Fire Brigade – went on pilgrimage to the Shrine.

The unprecedented Family Missions on the island of Formentera
Missioning in paradise: The Schoenstatt Family of Pozuelo spent this past Holy Week on Family Missions in the paradise island of Formentera, Spain.

Pope’s April prayer intention: ‘for the role of women’
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of April 2024, and invites everyone to pray for the role of women.

Joseph Kentenich Institute Award 2024: Pedagogy of attachments in learning
Kentenich pedagogy provides great value for students and teachers. Ana Loriz was awarded the JKI 2024 prize for her work dealing with the pedagogy of attachments in children with learning disabilities.

Together we are stronger: second Couples’ Café in Italy
Couples in Italy participated in the second Couples’ Coffee organized by the Schoenstatt Movement, in which the importance of stable personal bonds and the deepening on the value of the other for one’s personal growth was emphasized. The motto of the day was “Together we are stronger”.