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Day of Gratitude: Burundi conquers its third Schoenstatt Shrine

Joy on a day of gratitude at the inauguration of the third Schoenstatt Shrine in Burundi, blessed in the archdiocese of Gitega.

The Girizina Project – “Having a Name” – transforms lives in Burundi

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary. On this special day, let’s get to know a project that “gives a name” to homeless children.

Transforming society: families together and being formed in Bujumbura

In the Archdiocese of Bujumbura (Burundi), families of the Schoenstatt Movement had special days of encounters and formation.

When Promises Come True…

Sr. M. Emmanuela Ghioldi has been awarded the Prix-FAGS for her life’s work. She is a nurse in Burundi, Africa.

A Special Task for Today: Reaching Out to the Elderly

Today is the World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly and our Schoenstatt brothers and sisters from Burundi share their practical experiences.

Burundi celebrates the ordination of two new deacons of the Schoenstatt Fathers

Two new deacons of the Schoenstatt Fathers: one from the Democratic Republic of Congo and the other from Burundi, Africa.

Electricity is out in Mutumba and hundreds of people are left homeless

A landslide struck the premises of the Schoenstatt Center in Mutumba, Burundi, Africa. 2,485 people in the region have been left homeless and without electricity. The Schoenstatt Sisters, committed to the dignity of the families in the region, are in need of help to recover the damaged turbine and help the families dealing with such complicated situations.

A special day of celebration for the Schoenstatt Fathers in Burundi

The Schoenstatt Fathers celebrated 50 years of mission in Burundi, Africa, with a special moment: the ordination to the priesthood of Deacon Samuel Sibomana. Three bishops and more than 50 priests took part in the celebrations.

Completion of the “Good Future” sewing workshop in Burundi

Presentation of certificates in Burundi: A new group of women have completed the sewing course offered by the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary. This social project aims to change society and contribute to the professional and spiritual development of the women.

Noviciate of the Schoenstatt Fathers: Reception of Sion Tunic

In Burundi, 11 young men received the Zion tunic and entered the novitiate of the Secular Institute of the Schoenstatt Fathers. It was a moment of great emotion and joy for everyone.

Schoenstatt in Burundi: Beyond an Encounter of Cultures

Burundi is a country located in the heart of Africa, near Rwanda, Tanzania and Congo and is smaller than all of them. It has very beautiful landscapes, with a nature that allows a rich agriculture and with a cheerful population, self-sacrificing and quite poor economically.