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Listening and Fasting: Message of Pope Leo XIV for Lent 2026
In 2026, the Pope invites us to a different kind of fasting: abstaining from words that offend and hurt our neighbor.
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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
80th anniversary of the death of Father Franz Reinisch – Testimony of a life that has an impact.
80 years after the execution of Father Franz Reinisch by the Nazis, his life testimony was celebrated in Schoenstatt on August 20th. He was the only priest who resisted taking the oath to Hitler. During the celebration, Reinisch’s struggle for his vocation and for making a decision according to his conscience was reflected.
Pope to Schoenstatt Fathers: Intergenerational alliance can save humanity
Addressing the General Chapter of the Schoenstatt Fathers, Pope Francis urges the religious priests to help find answers to the pressing questions of our time.
Life within Schoenstatt after the Schoenstatt Boys’ and Girls’ Youth Branches
“We want to offer active support and accompany the youth in order to make possible their organic transition to other Schoenstatt branches or communities”
(Fraternal Letter – Pentecost Congress 2022)
Deeply rooted in our prophetic charism, we take a journey into the future
A few days ago, Father Alexandre was elected Superior General of the Secular Institute of the Schoenstatt Fathers. According to what he told the Vatican website, this came as a surprise to him, since he was not present at the General Chapter.
The Universal Apostolic Confederation – Schoenstatt’s third goal – put into practice.
The goal of the Confederation is to promote the union of apostolic efforts in all sectors, in order to face together the challenge and the evangelizing task that the current reality presents to the Church.
What does Trinitarian Assistance mean?
In this month of August 2022, we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Trinitarian Assistance by Father Joseph Kentenich in South America. What does this mean?
Youth Festival returns to Schoenstatt: Night of the Shrine
Since 2006, the Night of the Shrine gathers young adults between 16 and 30 years of age from German-speaking countries at the Original Shrine. About 500 young people come to this event, looking for celebration, fun and spirituality. This year the celebration will take place from September 2nd to the 4th.
Franz Reinisch – His road to the priesthood
Franz Reinisch’s road to his ordination to the priesthood consisted of three decisive experiences.