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The Original Shrine hosts a gathering of Brazilian women
Women, inspired by the image of Mary: Brazilians living in Europe, gather for a special meeting in Schoenstatt, Germany.
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Pentecost Congress 2022: Profound experiences and insights from Schoenstatt International.
At the October Conference of the German Schoenstatt Movement, the initiatives of the second International Pentecost Congress, which took place in June 2022, were revisited as part of an overview on the life of the Movement.
Marcelo Cervi appointed Rector of the International Center in Rome for another three years
According to the “Belmonte News” of the Institute of Schoenstatt Diocesan Priests, Msgr. Eduardo Pinheiro da Silva SDB, bishop of the Brazilian diocese of Jaboticabal, has approved the reappointment of Marcelo Cervi, a priest of his diocese who belongs to the Schoenstatt Institute, for another three years to serve as rector of the International Schoenstatt Center and of the Matri Ecclesiae Shrine in Rome. This decision was taken by Monsignor Eduardo after conversations with the General Rector of the Schoenstatt Institute, Dr. Christian Lohr and Archbishop Emeritus Ignazio Sanna, who represents the Institute in Italy.
Schoenstatt Day 2022: Learning to listen to God – Taking a look at Mary is worth it
On October 18th, 250 pilgrims gathered in person in Schoenstatt, Germany. Luxembourg joined in the celebration of the day with a very special story. The whole event was able to be shared internationally online.
Girls’ Youth of Mexico meets at a national conference
The Girls’ Youth of Mexico had their annual leaders’ conference, in which they deeply reflected on their ideal: “Reginae sum – I belong to the Queen”, which led them to delve into the value of having Mary as queen, who imparts to her allies the dignity of the children of God, her nobility, awakening the vocation to become testimonies of love.
October 18th: Mary’s first promise to the Schoenstatt Family
This October 18 we celebrate the 108th anniversary of the founding of the Schoenstatt Movement. Mary accepts the invitation to establish herself in the Shrine.
70 years since the first Schoenstatt Shrine in Argentina, and the Pope did not want to miss it!
Schoenstatt in Argentina is celebrating its 70th anniversary of the blessing of its first Schoenstatt Shrine, which is now a national shrine, blessed in 1952 by Father Kentenich. Under the motto “Mother, descend, remain with us”, there will be 10 days of inner growth and celebrations, with two bishops, a batucada, a band, a pilgrimage, The Father’s Pathway and…. unbelievable! a personal greeting from Pope Francis!
Celebrating the day of the Covenant of Love internationally? Yes, and we can prepare for it all together….
This coming October 18th, Schoenstatt will celebrate 108 years of existence. Yes! 108 years since the first Covenant of Love with Mary. The international Schoenstatt family is invited to celebrate together, starting with a novena, and participating virtually in the celebrations at the Original Schoenstatt on the very 18th of October.
Vatican global premiere of ‘The Letter’, featuring Pope Francis
Cardinal Parolin, Sr. Smerilli, and environmental protagonists partake in the global premiere of ‘The Letter’ film, which features Pope Francis, on 4 October, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, in the Vatican’s New Synod Hall. The documentary is devoted to protecting and saving our Common Home.
OCTOBER | For a Church open to everyone
We pray for the Church; ever faithful to, and courageous in preaching the Gospel, may the Church be a community of solidarity, fraternity and welcome, always living in an atmosphere of synodality.
Witnesses to the wonders the Lord is working
Press release at the end of the meeting to draft the Document for the Continental Stage of the 2021-2023 Synodal Process
Pilgrim Mother – Taking God to where He is needed
25th Anniversary of the Pilgrim Mother Apostolate in Germany
Young people are in need of love. But … what is love? Sexuality Conference in Costa Rica
In Costa Rica, members of the Schoenstatt Boys’ and Girls’ Youth joined together to organize a unique conference on love and sexuality. One hundred and thirty youth participated. It was an encounter that made a lasting impression.