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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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Shrine in Bogota: a dream is becoming a reality
After 20 years of searching for land to build the Shrine in the capital city of Colombia, the Schoenstatt Family has already found the place where the Blessed Mother will establish herself, giving her graces to those who consecrate themselves to her.
Building bridges of hope – Together for Europe 2023
More than 100 people from six countries gathered on May 6th for the Europe Day as part of “Together for Europe – Austria” held at the Schoenstatt Center in Vienna-Kahlenberg. The day, which was held on the eve of Europe Day, had as its motto “Building bridges of hope”.
A single Family Work, a single heart for the world
Testimony of what was experienced at the Schoenstatt Movement’s International Congress of the Families (Paraguay).
The Covenant of Love teaches us to serve
The 18th of each month gives us the opportunity to renew the Covenant of Love that we sealed with Mary in the Shrine. We thus receive renewed graces and are sent out on a quest to conquer hearts.
Sisters of Mary at the train station in Zurich
Within the framework of an exhibition of religious orders and Church communities, called Monastery Market, the Sisters of Mary from Quarten, Switzerland, introduced themselves at the Zurich Central Station displaying the spirit of Schoenstatt and of the Church on the go, sharing their experiences in a spirit of unity.
Tabor: The first Schoenstatt Shrine in Santa Maria, Brazil, turns 75 years old
The Schoenstatt Family of Brazil celebrated joyfully the 75th anniversary of the Tabor Shrine, which is the first Schoenstatt Shrine built in the country and is located in the city of Santa Maria, in the southern region of Brazil. From April 21st to 23rd several celebrations marked the Jubilee feast days. The Tabor Shrine was the only one in Brazil inaugurated personally by the Founder, Father Joseph Kentenich, and was visited by him several times.
Sister Emilie: we can’t be perfect but we can shine
Eleven years ago, Sister M. Emilie’s life was recognized as a life of “heroic virtue”. She was formed by Schoenstatt’s spirituality and grew up as an example of a lived covenant of love.
Leadership in difficult times, based on faith and love
Reconnecting, renewing, community, were words that were very present in our opening day of Leaders of the League of Families of Guayas – Ecuador last weekend.
Volunteering at the Schoenstatt Belmonte Center in Rome
The International Schoenstatt Belmonte Center in Rome welcomes volunteers for short or long periods of time. At present, two young women from different countries are volunteering and are being supervised by the Rector of the Center, Father Marcello Cervi, forming the Belmonte Team.
A new branch is founded in Brazil: Schoenstatt Deacons
When a new member is born into a family, joy overtakes everyone and enlightens their lives. In the same way, the Schoenstatt Family in Brazil experiences this joy with the establishment of a new branch in the Movement: The Apostolic League of Schoenstatt Deacons.
One single heart, one single Schoenstatt
Interesting workshops on topics such as addictions, family bonds, technology, educating children in the faith and feminism kicked off Friday at the Sheraton Hotel in Asuncion, Paraguay.
Your shrine – a gift to the world!
Ten years ago, we were preparing to celebrate the 100th anniversary of our founding as a Schoenstatt Family. On October 18, 2014, we wanted to go on pilgrimage to Schoenstatt to celebrate and renew the Covenant of Love that Father Kentenich and the first sodalists had sealed in the Shrine.