Burundi celebrates the ordination of two new deacons of the Schoenstatt Fathers
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Two new deacons of the Schoenstatt Fathers: one from the Democratic Republic of Congo and the other from Burundi, Africa.
First Schoenstatt Father from Mendoza, Argentina, ordained a priest
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A moment of great joy for the Schoenstatt Family of Cuyo and the Schoenstatt Fathers
A special day of celebration for the Schoenstatt Fathers in Burundi
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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.
The Schoenstatt Fathers’ mission in Punjab, India
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“People who come to us to pray and to attend Holy Mass are at the beginning of their spiritual journey and formation. They even need to learn to make the sign of the cross and get acquainted with many basic Catholic prayers”. Let’s take a look at the work the Schoenstatt Fathers are doing in the state of Punjab in northern India
An extraordinary surprise for Schoenstatt seminarians
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“We left the auditorium without believing what had happened,” said the young seminarians of the Schoenstatt Fathers who, without expecting it, were received by Pope Francis.
A new Schoenstatt Father: Fr. Lucas Chiappe ordained priest in Argentina
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Under the motto “Abide in my love” (Jn. 15:9), Father Lucas Chiappe received his ordination from the Bishop of Quilmes, Mons. Carlos Tissera, who encouraged him to “unceasingly communicate God in the Word, the Eucharist and in his presence.
India: First Schoenstatt Priest ordained in the soil of Telangana
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Father Sleevaraj Chinthamala, belonging to the Schoenstatt Fathers Community, was ordained. He is the first Schoenstatt Fathers of Telangana origin. His ordination represents an important step in bringing Schoenstatt spirituality to this new region in India.
Schoenstatt Fathers inaugurate their first school in Nigeria
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The Superior General, Fr. Alexandre Awi Mello, presided over the inauguration Mass of the first school run by the Schoenstatt Fathers in Nigeria. Sancta Maria College has a small beginning, but it was born with the desire to transform society.
Noviciate of the Schoenstatt Fathers: Reception of Sion Tunic
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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.
Ecuador celebrates its new priest: Fr. Luis Polit, a Covenant life
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This past Saturday, October 14, we witnessed a great blessing for the Ecuadorian Schoenstatt Family. Luis Polit Estrella, Ecuadorian, member of the Institute of the Schoenstatt Fathers, has been ordained as a priest of Christ in the Cathedral of Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Ordination to the priesthood and two new deacons for Schoenstatt and the Church
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“O God, holy are your ways”. Priestly ordination of Deacon Joaquín Puertas Casasempere (Chilean) and the diaconal ordination of the students Maike Nonicio de Andrade (Brazilian) and Agustín Ozcoidi (Argentinean), all belonging to the Course Cor Sacerdotalis, peregrini foederis ecllesiae, from the Institute of the Schoenstatt Fathers.
Young Ecuadorian Schoenstatter at the threshold of the priesthood
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On October 14th, Deacon Luis Polit will be ordained as a Schoenstatt Father in Ecuador, under the motto “Take and eat of it”. His family and the entire Schoenstatt Movement await the day with great enthusiasm.