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 […]
New Schoenstatt, Argentina: Father’s Shrine, witness of the cross and Mary’s victory – Part II
Father Kentenich was imprisoned for three years and eight months. It took that same amount of time to find the piece of land where the Queen would establish herself in Argentina.
The communion of destinies developed in Dachau was repeated in a story of loyalty, surrender, cross and victory. On January 20, Argentina will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the blessing of the Father’s Shrine, its national Shrine.
New Schoenstatt, Argentina: Father’s Shrine, a witness to the cross and the Blessed Mother’s victory – Part I
Father Kentenich turns around in the Shrine. Tears run down his cheeks. He has been forbidden to speak to the sisters, and he gives them his blessing. A story of fidelity, surrender, cross and victory. Next January 20th, Argentina will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the blessing of the Father Shrine, its National Shrine.
The Schoenstatt Shrine in Atibaia / Brazil commences its 50th anniversary celebrations
Almost 50 years ago, on September 17, 1972, Our Lady chose the city of Atibaia, a place of pilgrimages, devotion and graces. This celebration marks the return of the pilgrimage movement after the social isolation caused by the pandemic.