Schoenstatt is an international Marian Movement. It was founded on 18th October 1914 by Father Joseph Kentenich in a small chapel in Germany which is now known as the Original Shrine. The founding act was a covenant of love between Father Kentenich and the blessed Mother in the Shrine. This Marian consecration forms the starting point, foundation and source of the fruitfulness of Schoenstatt.
The Schoenstatt Movement which is open to anyone who takes on the Schoenstatt spirituality to form their lives rapidly grew and thus the Secular Institute of the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary were founded. This occurred on October 1st 1926 – 100 years this year!
There are two replicas of the Original Shrine here in Australia: Mulgoa, Sydney and Mt Richon, Perth with Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary and retreat facilities present at both locations. In Wantirna, there is an image of our Mother Thrice Admirable in the Divine Mercy Chapel at St. Luke’s Parish.
