Reflections, event reports and community news from the Schoenstatt Shrines at Mulgoa (NSW) and Mount Richon (WA) — 429 articles from across the Schoenstatt family in Australia.
Mini-Pentecost Congress
17 Dec 2021
In June 2022, our international Schoenstatt Movement will hold a “Pentecost Congress” at original Schoenstatt. This is a follow-up to the first Schoenstatt International Pentecost Congress held in 2015, following the celebration of Schoenstatt’s centennial in 2014.Read more ›
Fifth Crowning Anniversary of the MTA in Rydalmere
22 Nov 2021
It had been hoped that the 5th Crowning Anniversary of our Mother would be a big celebration but due to the ongoing pandemic lockdown, it was not possible. We are grateful to the technology of the Zoom platform…Read more ›
Silver Jubilee Crowning of the Pilgrim Mother Shrine in the National Shrine
22 Nov 2021
Visitors to our National Shrine in Mulgoa are familiar with the Pilgrim Mother Shrine which stands close to the altar rails in the right-hand corner of the main body of the Shrine.Read more ›
Heartfelt Thanks to John Doherty from the WA Schoenstatt Family
19 Oct 2021
John, when we think of your contribution to Schoenstatt in Western Australia, it brings much warmth to our hearts, and we wish to extend our thanks to you with deepest gratitude.Read more ›
Tribute to Ron Carron from the Victorian Schoenstatt Family
19 Oct 2021
On Tuesday 28 September we farewelled our loyal friend and long-time member of the Schoenstatt Family in Melbourne. God called Ron home on 21 September after a long illness.Read more ›
Annual Feast Day – with a difference!
13 Aug 2021
For the past 22 years we, as Melbourne Schoenstatt Family have celebrated the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Mother into heaven (15 August) as our special feastday.Read more ›
Meeting with Ecclesial Communities
13 Aug 2021
It was important for Schoenstatt to participate in a Zoom meeting organised by the ACBC’s Bishop’s Commission for Evangelisation, Laity, and Ministry on 20th July. 87 computers were involved in this first meeting of its kind.Read more ›
Mothers’ Branch Gathering
13 Aug 2021
Twenty four mothers gathered online on the 24 July for a much anticipated mothers’ branch meeting. Whilst we were looking forward to a face-to-face meeting we were blessed that Sr Elizabeth arranged for the meeting to be held via Zoom.Read more ›
Women’s Group Study Afternoon – “Freedom in Today’s World”
13 Aug 2021
Our Women’s Group had planned to come together for a formation day on Saturday 17th July. However, as has happened on a number of occasions over the past 12 months, this event had to be changed due to COVID restrictions…Read more ›
A Schoenstatt Family Rejoices
19 Jul 2021
With wonder, awe and amazement, the Webb family had the privilege of watching the third of their 12 children, Sr Rose Patrick O’Connor (Nancy Webb), profess first vows with the Sisters of Life in June.Read more ›
From Encounter to Conversion
19 Jul 2021
For a long time the image of an unkind and distant God was with me until I met my mentor Fr. Denis Foley who introduced me to a loving Father, full of Mercy and Love.Read more ›
A Tribute for Anne Rewhorn
17 Jun 2021
The first time we saw Anne was when she was standing in front of the Pilgrim Centre in her cooking apron, at one of the May Pilgrimage events.Read more ›