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Pope on Movements and Associations: “An inestimable gift to the Church”
Schoenstatt was present at the meeting of moderators and representatives of associations recognized by the Dicastery for the Laity.
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Facts and interesting details about the life of Blessed Karl Leisner
He is the only priest in history to be ordained in a concentration camp. But that’s not all, there are other interesting facts about the life of Blessed Karl Leisner.
The Aveiro Shrine during WYD: 11 bishops and thousands of youths
There was an incredible turnout for the “Days in the Dioceses” that took place in Aveiro, Portugal just before World Youth Day, where thousands of young people accompanied by their bishops gathered to greet the MTA at the Schoenstatt Shrine in Aveiro in preparation for the worldwide gathering for WYD.
Sustainable: A Green Oasis in a Big City
With its special commitment to the environment, the Munich Shrine has been a part of the Urban Land-Art-Tour project of the Planning Department. It is part of the city’s green belt.
The International Girls’ Youth crowns the RTA
“Queen, we want to be your living crowns”, this is the desire of the young women from various countries who have gathered in Schoenstatt for the international encounter.
Um, dois, três – vai! – In the final stretch towards WYD
The International Schoenstatt Youth gathered in Lisbon in the final stretch towards WYD. The eve of the official opening of WYD was punctuated by the idea of sending forth, with the spirituality of the Covenant of Love and the graces of the Shrine.
Schoenstatt Youth is involved in the catechesis at WYD
WYD catechesis has a new format: the Rise Up Encounters. See how the Schoenstatt Youth is playing a part in this.
Ernesto Fernández, new Schoenstatt Bishop for the Argentinean Church
“My appointment was made public on May 31st, in it we see the challenge of collaborating with the Blessed Mother so that organic thinking, living and loving may become a reality. I understand that being a diocesan priest will allow me to make the Schoenstatt charism present in the heart of the Church”, says the new Bishop.
10 interesting facts about WYD and its history
How did WYD come about? What have been the key events? Here are some facts and interesting data about this mega-event that mobilizes the worldwide Church.
Youth: “Here we are because we had the courage to dream”
They have come, and they are contagious: Young Schoenstatt gathered around the Original Shrine to welcome the delegations from various countries on their way to WYD. The International Mass with the Youth was the highlight of the pilgrimage.
Pope’s August prayer intention: For World Youth Day in Lisbon
Pope Francis’ monthly prayer intention for August is for the World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal.
MTA Festival: Sending forth of the Schoenstatt Family to WYD
The sending forth of the youth and the entire Schoenstatt Family to WYD will take place on July 31st, in Lisbon, during the MTA Festival, with a Mass presided by Father Alexandre Awi Mello.
Ignis Boy’s Youth: “I came to bring fire”
The International Encounter of the Schoenstatt Boys’ Youth, Ignis (Latin for “Fire”), will be attended by 532 participants from 18 countries. It will take place in Aveiro, prior to WYD.