Mission and challenges of the new rector and director of pilgrimages at the Original Shrine

Fr. Stefan Strecker: Finding a language that conveys the Covenant of Love and is understood throughout the world.
New “pilgrimage leadership” in Schoenstatt from August 2026

The General Presidium has appointed Fr. Stefan Strecker as the future director of pilgrimages and Sr. M. Anika Lämmle as thedirector of pilgrimages.
Report from the General Presidium on the sacristy of the Original Shrine

The International Presidium reports on the termination of the lease agreement for the sacristy of the Original Shrine.
The Original Shrine hosts a gathering of Brazilian women

Women, inspired by the image of Mary: Brazilians living in Europe, gather for a special meeting in Schoenstatt, Germany.
October 11: Original Shrine united with the Pope in the Rosary for Peace

Let us accept Pope Leo XIV’s invitation: On October 11, a screen in the Original Shrine will broadcast the Rosary for Peace.
Some 1,000 young people “invade” Schoenstatt this week

Two international meetings and the Youth Jubilee bring together the Schoenstatt Youth from various countries.
13th Portuguese Language Pilgrimage: A day of grace at the Original Shrine

The annual Portuguese Language Pilgrimage to the Original Schoenstatt Shrine took place last Sunday in Germany.
May 22: Day of Gratitude at the Original Shrine – Join us!

May 22 has become a special day of thanksgiving for the Schoenstatt Family: The Original Shrine was given to our Movement.
Send your “May Flowers” to the Original Shrine

Throughout the month of May, you can use the online form to send spiritual flowers as a gift to the Blessed Mother in Schoenstatt.
Today begins the “24 hours for the Lord” in the Original Shrine

Together with Pope Francis and the whole Church, the Schoenstatt Movement is dedicating a day of prayer and penance.
More of a Shrine than ever: Opening ceremony of the Original Shrine as a “Jubilee Holy Site”

The Original Shrine was opened as a Jubilee Holy Site and now provides plenary indulgence to all pilgrims
The Original Shrine also becomes a Jubilee Holy Place

The Bishop of Trier designates the Original Shrine in Schoenstatt as a holy place of pilgrimage during this Jubilee Year.