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.
First Couples’ Café in Ponte a Egola, Tuscany, Italy
The first meeting of the Couples’ Café, a path of spiritual growth for married couples, was held in Ponte a Egola, Tuscany.
Anchored in the Covenant: A retreat for couples in Lamar, USA
25 couples from different parts of Texas/USA attended the couples’ retreat which was held in Lamar, from January 31 through February 2, 2025.
Valentine’s Day: from liquid love to self-sacrificing love
Today is Valentine’s Day in many countries. In Paul’s letters we find the perfect model of the gift of love.