Schoenstatt Australia

Grace & Silence 2025 Silent Retreat Day Series for Young Women
2025-02-08 09:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Bethany, 301 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa, NSW, 2745, Australia
For single young women 20-35 years discerning a vocation to marriage & family, single life or consecrated life.
This is a four part retreat series where attendance at all four retreats is highly recommended.
Punctual start & full attendance of each day is required.
Spaces are limited – registration essential.
Saturday 8th February 9.30am-4.30pm
Saturday 8th March 9.30am-4.30pm
Saturday 12th April 9.30am-4.30pm
Saturday 10th May 9.30am-4.30pm
Venue: “Bethany” 301 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa
Text Hannah 0433 443 384 for more information or to register.
Cost $25 per day

Women's Lenten Retreat
2025-02-21 19:00 - 2025-02-23 16:00 | Joseph Kentenich House – Mount Schoenstatt, 230 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa, NSW, 2745, Australia
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
7pm Friday 21st February until 4pm Sunday 23rd February.
Shared Room $240pp (accommodation & meals provided)
Single Room (limited – register ASAP) $290pp (accommodation & meals provided)
Day Attendance Only $60pp/day (lunch provided)

Registration is essential by 12 February.
Sr M Elizabeth Foley 02 4773 8338
bookings@schoenstatt.org.au

Reflection Day for Women
2025-03-08 09:30 - 14:30 | Family Hall – Mount Schoenstatt, 230 Fairlight Rd, Mulgoa, New South Wales, 2745, Australia
“Hope does not disappoint” Romans 5:5
Reflection day for women, BYO Lunch, refreshments provided.
RSVP by 4th March
02 4773 8338
bookings@schoenstatt.org.au

Covenant of Love Information Session
2025-03-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Mount Schoenstatt, 230 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa, NSW, 2745, Australia
The Schoenstatt Sisters will be running an information afternoon for anyone who is interested in learning more about the Schoenstatt Covenant of Love with Mary. The session will be held in the Pilgrim Centre at Mount Schoenstatt at 3pm on Sunday 9th March.
Please register your attendance to Sr M Olivia at sister.m.olivia@gmail.com or on 0473 201 525.

***POSTPONED***Bus Trip to Mary Mackillop Memorial Chapel & Watson's Bay
2025-03-15 | NSW
***POSTPONED***
Bus trip to Mary MacKillop Chapel
Fundraising for the charity & educational work of the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary
$80 including breakfast & refreshments
Contact Minerva 0420 956 090

24 Hours for the Lord
2025-03-28 18:00 - 2025-03-29 17:00 | Mount Schoenstatt, 230 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa, NSW, 2745, Australia
Commit to an hour with our Lord and His mother
6pm Mass on Friday followed by reconciliation (a light supper available)
Reconciliation before 5pm Mass on Saturday evening
A Jubilee Indulgence is granted to those who make a pilgrimage to the Shrine

Holy Mass
2025-04-04 07:00 - 07:45 | Joseph Kentenich House – Mount Schoenstatt, 230 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa, NSW, 2745, Australia

Good Friday Stations of the Cross
2025-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Mount Schoenstatt, 230 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa, NSW, 2745, Australia
Good Friday Stations of the Cross at Mount Schoenstatt
Starting in the Valley at 10am to the Shrine

Contact Sr M Rita for further information 0493 026 628

Girls Day Out at the Shrine (ages 15-18 years)
2025-04-22 09:30 - 16:30 | Mount Schoenstatt, 230 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa, NSW, 2745, Australia
Tuesday 22nd April 9.30am-4.30pm
Girls aged 15-18 years
Limited Spaces – Register before 15th April 2025
Contact Sr M Rita 0493 026 628

Girls Day Out at the Shrine - Overnight Leaders (ages 15+)
2025-04-22 09:30 - 2025-04-23 16:30 | Mount Schoenstatt, 230 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa, NSW, 2745, Australia
Tuesday 22nd April 9.30am to Wednesday 23rd April 4.30pm
Overnight accommodation
Leaders aged 15+ years
Limited Spaces – Register before 15th April 2025
Contact Sr M Rita 0493 026 628

Girls Day Out at the Shrine (ages 11-14 years)
2025-04-23 09:30 - 16:30 | Mount Schoenstatt, 230 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa, NSW, 2745, Australia
Wednesday 23rd April 9.30am-4.30pm
Girls aged 11-14 years
Limited Spaces – Register before 15th April 2025
Contact Sr M Rita 0493 026 628

Schoenstatt's Annual Marian Pilgrimage
2025-05-18 09:30 - 16:30 | Mount Schoenstatt, 230 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa, NSW, 2745, Australia
Schoenstatt’s Annual Marian Pilgrimage
WITH MARY – PILGRIMS OF HOPE
Sunday 18th May at Mount Schoenstatt (230 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa 2745)
Program:

9.30 am Sacrament of Reconciliation available
10.15am Welcome & Opening Prayer
10.30am Holy Mass (Bishop Vincent Long)
2.00pm Eucharistic Procession

Alternatively: Anointing of the sick

3.00pm Benediction

This is an outdoor event so please bring your own chairs.
Drinks & food will be available for purchase.
All Pilgrim Mother Coordinators are encourage to bring along your Pilgrim Mother Shrines.

For more information contact Sr. M. Rita: 0493 026 628 srrita@schoenstatt.org.au

Pilgrim Mother Apostolate Reflection Day
2025-06-14 09:00 - 15:30 | Family Hall – Mount Schoenstatt, 230 Fairlight Rd, Mulgoa, New South Wales, 2745, Australia
PMA Reflection Day for coordinators, members & friends – everyone is welcome!
Family Hall at Mount Schoenstatt
9am-3.30pm
Cost $25 Morning Tea included (BYO Lunch)
Talks, Holy Mass, Reconciliation, Benediction, Prayers, Fellowship & More. Please bring your Pilgrim Mother Shrines along with you.

Registration & Information: Agnes Aldana 0407 662 665 or Sr M Rita 0493 026 628

Covenant of Love Information Session
2025-06-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Joseph Kentenich House – Mount Schoenstatt, 230 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa, NSW, 2745, Australia
The Schoenstatt Sisters will be running an information afternoon for anyone who is interested in learning more about the Schoenstatt Covenant of Love with Mary. The session will be held in the Joseph Kentenich House at Mount Schoenstatt at 3pm on Sunday 29th June.
Please register your attendance to Sr M Olivia at sister.m.olivia@gmail.com or on 0473 201 525.

Schoenstatt "Time for Us" Family Weekend
2025-07-04 18:00 - 2025-07-06 16:00 | Joseph Kentenich House – Mount Schoenstatt, 230 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa, NSW, 2745, Australia
Schoenstatt Time for Us Family Weekend
The weekend will offer:

Input and discussion time for couples
Family time and games
Children’s program
Prayer, reflection and Holy Mass
Individual family rooms with ensuites
Set on 50 acres of beautiful bushland and fields

For prices and information visit www.trybooking.com/DBHOY
families@schoenstatt.org.au

Coffee, Craft & Conversation Afternoon
2025-07-12 14:30 - 17:00 | Bethany, 301 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa, NSW, 2745, Australia
Coffee, Craft & Conversation retreat afternoon for young women 20-35 years.
Bethany, 301 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa.
2.30pm-5pm
A relaxing afternoon of coffee, card making and spiritual conversations with the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary.
Cost includes afternoon tea and craft material.
RSVP by 5th July to Hannah 0433 443 384

Girls Day Out at the Shrine (ages 15-18 years)
2025-07-15 09:30 - 16:30 | Mount Schoenstatt, 230 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa, NSW, 2745, Australia
Tuesday 15th July 9.30am-4.30pm
Girls aged 15-18 years
Limited Spaces – Register before 12th July 2025
Contact Sr M Rita 0493 026 628

Girls Day Out at the Shrine - Overnight Leaders (ages 15+)
2025-07-15 09:30 - 2025-07-16 16:30 | Mount Schoenstatt, 230 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa, NSW, 2745, Australia
Tuesday 15th July 9.30am to Wednesday 16th July 4.30pm
Overnight accommodation
Leaders aged 15+ years
Limited Spaces – Register before 12th July 2025
Contact Sr M Rita 0493 026 628

Girls Day Out at the Shrine (ages 11-14 years)
2025-07-16 09:30 - 16:30 | Mount Schoenstatt, 230 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa, NSW, 2745, Australia
Wednesday 16th July 9.30am-4.30pm
Girls aged 11-14 years
Limited Spaces – Register before 12th July 2025
Contact Sr M Rita 0493 026 628

Show us the Father 2025 Retreat Day
2025-07-19 09:30 - 17:00 | Bethany, 301 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa, NSW, 2745, Australia
“Show Us the Father” John 14:8
Retreat day for young single women aged 20-35 years – understanding the relationship between fathers and daughters and our image of God the Father.
Venue: Bethany 301 Fairlight Road Mulgoa
9.30am-5pm
Punctual start and full day attendance is required.
Registration and payment essential before 12th July to Hannah 0433 443 384
Cost $25 includes refreshments, lunch & materials.

Winter Special Shrine Time
2025-08-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Mount Schoenstatt, 230 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa, NSW, 2745, Australia
Special Winter Shrine Time for youth and young adults.
Holy hour in the Shrine, followed by a social bonfire and roasted marshmallows!
* Prayer* Worship* Silence* Prayer Reflection* Confession* Benediction
For further information, contact Sr M Rita 0493 026 628 or sr.rita@schoenstatt.org.au

Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary Opening Centenary Jubilee Mass
2025-10-05 11:00 - 13:30 | Family Hall – Mount Schoenstatt, 230 Fairlight Rd, Mulgoa, New South Wales, 2745, Australia
The Secular Institute of the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary was founded on 1st October 1926 by Father Joseph Kentenich in Germany. Now the Sisters are present in all continents of the world.
Following the Mass, there will be a procession to the Schoenstatt Shrine to open the jubilee year.

Save the date: Centenary Celebrations Sunday 13th September 2026

Girls Day Out at the Shrine (ages 15-18 years)
2025-10-07 09:30 - 16:30 | Mount Schoenstatt, 230 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa, NSW, 2745, Australia
Tuesday 7th October 9.30am-4.30pm
Girls aged 15-18 years
Limited Spaces – Register before 3rd October 2025
Contact Sr M Rita 0493 026 628

Girls Day Out at the Shrine - Overnight Leaders (ages 15+)
2025-10-07 09:30 - 2025-10-08 16:30 | Mount Schoenstatt, 230 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa, NSW, 2745, Australia
Tuesday 7th October 9.30am to Wednesday 8th October 4.30pm
Overnight accommodation
Leaders aged 15+ years
Limited Spaces – Register before 3rd October 2025
Contact Sr M Rita 0493 026 628

Girls Day Out at the Shrine (ages 11-14 years)
2025-10-08 09:30 - 16:30 | Mount Schoenstatt, 230 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa, NSW, 2745, Australia
Wednesday 8th October 9.30am-4.30pm
Girls aged 11-14 years
Limited Spaces – Register before 3rd October 2025
Contact Sr M Rita 0493 026 628

Covenant of Love Information Session
2025-10-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Joseph Kentenich House – Mount Schoenstatt, 230 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa, NSW, 2745, Australia
The Schoenstatt Sisters will be running an information afternoon for anyone who is interested in learning more about the Schoenstatt Covenant of Love with Mary. The session will be held in the Joseph Kentenich House at Mount Schoenstatt at 3pm on Sunday 12th October.
Please register your attendance to Sr M Olivia at sister.m.olivia@gmail.com or on 0473 201 525.

Schoenstatt's Foundation Day Family Festival
2025-10-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Mount Schoenstatt, 230 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa, NSW, 2745, Australia
Join us on Sunday 19th October as we celebrate Schoenstatt’s Foundation Day with a family festival!

BBQ & Food Stalls
Jumping Castle
Face Painting
Snow Cones
Stalls

10.15am Pre-program and confession available
11.00am Holy Mass followed by procession
12.15pm Lunch and fun family activities
1.45pm Devotion with Benediction

Monthly Gathering for Men
2025-10-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Mount Schoenstatt, 230 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa, NSW, 2745, Australia
Come and be part of something extraordinary at the Schoenstatt Mulgoa Shrine! On the third Sunday of each month, we invite all men to join us for Mass, Fellowship, and Formation—a chance to connect, grow, and find deeper meaning in life.
Nestled at the foot of the majestic Blue Mountains, this Spiritual Oasis is the perfect place to honour our Schoenstatt Mother Thrice Admiral (MTA) and share in the support of like-minded men seeking purpose and inspiration.

Don’t miss this transformative experience! For details, see our flyer, email mensbranch@schoenstatt.org.au

We’re saving a place for you—will you answer the call? Meet at the Shrine after Mass.

Pilgrim Mother Apostolate Annual Reflection Day
2025-11-01 09:00 - 15:30 | Family Hall – Mount Schoenstatt, 230 Fairlight Rd, Mulgoa, New South Wales, 2745, Australia
Schoenstatt Pilgrim Mother Apostolate celebrates 75 years of existence!
Come along to this annual reflection day and join in the celebrations.
Saturday 1st November 2025, 9.00am – 3.30pm
Family Hall – Mt Schoenstatt (230 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa 2745)
This annual reflection day is open to everyone and includes talks, holy Mass, sacrament of reconciliation, Benediction, prayers & fellowship.
Please bring along your Pilgrim Mother Shrines and a plate to share for lunch.
$25 includes morning tea
For more information and to register contact: Edna Aldana 0403 160 584 OR Sr. M. Rita 0493 026 628

Advent Reflection Day for Women
2025-11-22 09:30 - 15:00 | Family Hall – Mount Schoenstatt, 230 Fairlight Rd, Mulgoa, New South Wales, 2745, Australia
ADVENT REFLECTION DAY!Date: Saturday 22nd NovemberTime: 9:30am – 3:00pmPlace: Mount Schoenstatt – 230 Fairlight Road, MulgoaCost: $30 BYO lunch, tea, coffee and morning tea will be provided
The day will include: Mass, Confession, Reflection, Prayer, and the opportunity to share your faith with wonderful women.

RSVP: Sr. Mary Louise Walsh by 17th NovemberEmail: bookings@schoenstatt.org.auPhone: 4773 8338

Ladies of all ages are invited to attend this Advent Reflection Day and bring along a friend. If you know of anyone who might be interested in attending, please feel free to pass these details on to them. We hope to see you there!
