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Schoenstatt is present at the First International Congress on Accompaniment
Schoenstatt makes its contribution to the First International Congress on Accompaniment, with an emphasis on working with families.
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Bishop Hying joins covenant renewal at Schoenstatt Heights
On the chilly evening of Monday, October 17, 2022 – the vigil of the celebration of the 108th anniversary of the founding of Schoenstatt – the Bishop of the Diocese of Madison, Rev. Donald Hying and the National Delegate Superior of the Schoenstatt Fathers, Fr. Mark Niehaus celebrated Mass on the grounds of the Founder Shrine in Madison, Wisconsin.
What is happening with Fr. Kentenich 54 years after his departure
Fr. Eduardo Aguirre, postulator of the cause for the canonization of Fr. Joseph Kentenich, founder of the Schoenstatt Movement, celebrated a Mass on September 15 in the Original Shrine of Schoenstatt, in Germany, where the movement was founded in 1914. The celebration took place 54 years after the death of the founder. The date coincided with the liturgical celebration of Our Lady of Sorrows.
Pope Francis registers for the next World Youth Day in Lisbon
Assisted by young Portuguese university students presenting a tablet for him, Pope Francis at the Angleus on Sunday registers for the forthcoming World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugual, August 2023.
New dates for the Synod on Synodality
This morning, at the end of the Sunday Angelus, the Holy Father announced that the upcoming 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops will be held in two moments, that is, in two sessions, spaced one year apart: the first from October 4 to 29, 2023, the second in October 2024.
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.