European Schoenstatt Families Forum: Vibrant Initiatives for Families

Schoenstatt families from across Europe gathered in Hungary to exchange ideas on marriage and family ministry.
Anchored in the Covenant – You are not alone!

The Schoenstatt Family League is organizing a special gathering for parents and children in Lamar, Texas, USA, to strengthen family bonds.
The university and family missions in Ecuador had a profound impact on many people

Schoenstatt Ecuador went out on mission during Holy Week, paving concrete paths toward a new social order.
Applied Pedagogy: The couple’s coat of arms and the Ideal of Marriage

Schoenstatt pedagogy finds new inspiration applied to family life. Learn more about the coat of arms and the ideal of marriage.
Pope convokes presidents of Bishops’ Conferences for meeting on families

Ten years after its publication, Pope Leo XIV praises the “valuable teachings” of Amoris Laetitia and convokes a special meeting.
Invitation for couples: Leading to Love Seminar 2026

The traditional Leading to Love Seminar returns with new features this year: a new country and new experiences.
Confidentia Shrine hosts couples’ retreat in Lamar, Texas, USA

A couples’ retreat brought together 25 couples in a romantic and deeply spiritual atmosphere in Texas, USA.
Digging and praying

During the “Ora et labora week,” parents and children came together to renovate and reorganize the House of the Families in Schoenstatt.
European Forum seeks sources of hope for Schoenstatt families

From May 16th to the 18th, 2025, representatives of the Schoenstatt Family Work from seven European countries gathered in Poland.
A Workshop for families “pilgrims of hope” in Texas

15 couples and 48 children participated in activities held at the Lamar Shrine in Texas, United States. A day of thanksgiving for families!
Pilgrims of Joy: 75th Anniversary Jubilee of the Family Federation

In 2025, the Schoenstatt Apostolic Family Federation will celebrate its 75th anniversary. To mark this time of grace, an international meeting will be held in Schoenstatt, and couples worldwide will celebrate the jubilee. The Family Federation was founded on Holy Trinity Sunday, June 4, 1950, with the acceptance of the families of the First Course […]
Candlelight dinner – A night for couples in Madurai, India

With lots of lights and a romantic dinner, the couples took part in a special meeting at the Schoenstatt Shrine in Madurai, India.