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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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Ver Sacrum Patris – A Stream from the USA Girls’ Youth
Every year, the leaders of the Schoenstatt Girls and Young Women are invited to the international Retreat Center in Waukesha, Wisconsin, for the annual Leaders’ Convention.
Father Kentenich, testimony of the boldness of TRUST!
September 15, 1968. After a long life dedicated to the Work and the mission God had entrusted to him, Father Joseph Kentenich departed for eternity
SEPTEMBER | For the abolition of the death penalty
We pray that the death penalty, which attacks the dignity of the human person, may be legally abolished in every country.
Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary elected Sister M. Joanna Buckley, USA as Superior General
The General Chapter of the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary has held its first elections
‘Young people must go in haste to others, just like Mary’
Pope Francis releases a third message for World Youth Day 2022 – 2023, to be held in Lisbon in 2023, after being postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and urges young people to follow in the footsteps of Our Lady, going in haste to others and dedicating our lives to Jesus.
How the Original Pilgrim Mother image came about. This is the history of the image of grace.
More than 50 years have passed since John Pozzobon began his journey with the Pilgrim Mother, who accompanies millions of families throughout the world, bringing blessings to all those who receive her.
Opening of the 7th General Chapter of the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary
On the Feast of the Nativity of Mary, September 8, 2022, the 7th general chapter of the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary began in the motherhouse on Mount Schoenstatt. It was officially opened with a celebration in the Church of the Blessed Trinity (Adoration Church).
The Apostolic Federation of Schoenstatt Families has new International Leadership
On September 7, 2022, the 4th General Chapter of the Apostolic Federation of Schoenstatt Families elected a new International Leadership for a period of five years.
350 youth participated in “Night of the Shrine” at the Original Shrine
The Night of the Shrine gathered 350 youth at the Original Shrine, in Schoenstatt, from Friday, September 2nd to Sunday, September 4th. It was an unforgettable gathering to share friendships, music, theater, leisure time, and spirituality, and has been held since 2006.
Mexico receives a missionary impulse at its National Leaders’ Conference in Querétaro
Under the motto “Faithful to Father’s mission”, the national leaders of Mexico gathered from September 2nd to the 4th by Querétaro’s Shrine, to listen to God’s voice with the intention of responding with a prophetic voice and commitment to Mexico’s reality, so that Schoenstatt can fulfill its mission in the country.
Listening to the voice of God
International Schoenstatt Family Federation is gathered for its General Chapter in Hillscheid, at the Josef-Kentenich-Hof, its headquarters.
Humility means service
In his homily on Sunday, August 28, 2022, in the Original Shrine, Father Heinrich Walter expressed the importance of humility for God to take possession of us with all his mercy