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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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Pope John Paul I beatification set for 4 September
Pope Francis is set to beatify his predecessor, John Paul I, on Sunday, 4 September, at Mass in St. Peter’s Square.

Costa Rica shocked with the death of Marco Calzada, member of the Schoenstatt Boys’ Youth
Marco Calzada, a young member of the Schoenstatt Movement, was murdered in Costa Rica on July 2, 2022. The news shook the whole country and went beyond its borders. His father extended his forgiveness and love for his murderers and their families.

No other conclusion – Renewed investigation into allegations made by an American citizen against Father Kentenich.
Father Kentenich – publication of the summary written by Steven M. Biskupic with the conclusions of the investigation of alleged abuse.

The joy of the Covenant of Love in concrete actions.
22 people who fled the war in Ukraine, find in Schoenstatt a place of peace and warmth where, in the midst of their terrible anguish and fears, they can try to rebuild their lives.

JULY | For the Elderly
We pray for the elderly, who represent the roots and memory of a people; may their experience and wisdom help young people to look towards the future with hope and responsibility.

Four New Schoenstatt Fathers in Nigeria
“In the current order of salvation no greatness surpasses that of the priesthood” Fr. Joseph Kentenich (1963)

“Christ, you are our center” – Finally a “real” Corpus Christi feast on Mount Schönstatt!
“Christ, you our center”, is the motto of the Corpus Christi feast that will be celebrated on June 19, 2022, on Mount Schoenstatt, Vallendar

Tenth World Meeting of Families: Marriage is both difficult and precious.
One of the lectures was given by Eduardo de la Paz and Mónica González, from Spain, on the topic “Accompaniment in the first years of marriage”.

World Meeting of Families: Find God in all the little things
Opening the keynote addresses during the World Meeting of Families, Gregory and Lisa Popcak discuss a framework which allows families to find God in all they do, thus bringing his joy into daily family life.

Pope to families: I want the Church to be a Good Samaritan for you
At the Festival of Families opening the World Meeting of Families, Pope Francis invites families to take a “step forward” in order to “change the world and make it a home for all those who need to feel welcomed and accepted.”

Pentecost Congress: June 12 – Send Us Out from Here
The members of the reflection team worked hard into the night on Saturday preparing the final version of the memorandum. It would incorporate everything that

Document of the International Pentecost Congress is now available in its official translations
The International Pentecost Congress, which took place in Schoenstatt, Vallendar from June 8 to 12, expressed its reflections in a […]