“Young Academy”: Schoenstatt Meets Science
From September 15-17, I was a participant in the "Young Academy" of the Josef Kentenich Institute (JKI) in the conference center on Mount…
National Encounter of the Boys’ Youth in Brazil: an ember that ignites
The Schoenstatt Boys' Youth (Jumas) from all over Brazil gathered for their 5th national encounter in the city of Frederico Westphalen, in…
Take risks and trust! was the motto for the Night of the Shrine 2023
With the motto "Take risks and trust!", the Festival of Faith and Schoenstatt Youth from Germany took place the first weekend of September,…
Unforgettable experience for hundreds of youth at Schoenstatt
Sister M. Felisia Leibrecht, national advisor of the Schoenstatt Girls' Youth in Germany, explains how the international encounter came…
Profound Experience of the Girls’ Youth in Lisbon
Under the motto “Make us see - Clarifica-te!” 900 girls gathered in Lisbon, Portugal, for the international meeting of the Schoenstatt…
The Aveiro Shrine during WYD: 11 bishops and thousands of youths
On the eve of World Youth Day (WYD), the Diocese of Aveiro welcomed about five thousand pilgrims who participated in the “Days in the…
The International Girls’ Youth crowns the RTA
During these last days of July, youth from different countries went on pilgrimage to the Original Shrine in Schoenstatt (Vallendar,…
Um, dois, três – vai! – In the final stretch towards WYD
The day prior to the official start of World Youth Day, July 31st, began in a relaxed manner for the young women who made their way to…
Schoenstatt Youth is involved in the catechesis at WYD
One thing that has become a tradition at World Youth Day consists of the catechesis sessions. These are moments of encounter, reflection,…
10 interesting facts about WYD and its history
Only those who have experienced a World Youth Day know the impact it can have. It is impossible to say how many lives are impacted,…