Reflections, event reports and community news from the Schoenstatt Shrines at Mulgoa (NSW) and Mount Richon (WA) — 436 articles from across the Schoenstatt family in Australia.
Covenant Day Message
17 May 2021
Greetings and blessings for this Covenant day – 18th May. The month of May is a special time when we celebrate Mary as the Mother of Christ, as the Mother of the Church and as our Mother.Read more ›
Schoenstatt’s Historical Events in May
17 May 2021
On Pentecost Sunday, 20th 1945, Father Kentenich returned to Schoenstatt after nearly three and a half years in Dachau concentration camp. He returned, together with Fr. Dresbach (who had been in Dachau with him) and Fr. Menningen…Read more ›
Women’s Reflection Day at Mount Schoenstatt
17 May 2021
The second Reflection Day for Women this year was held on Saturday 8th May. The title for the day was MARY – Woman of Hope. We had just over 50 women attend which was wonderful…Read more ›
Anzac Spirit / Covenant Spirit – A Reflection
19 Apr 2021
As we are all aware, Anzac Day, April 25, is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.Read more ›
Covenant Day Message
19 Apr 2021
Greetings and blessings for this Covenant day – 18th April. Once again we unite as Schoenstatt Family here in Australia and also as part of our international Schoenstatt Family to renew our Covenant of Love…Read more ›
Fete Reunion – Mount Richon, WA
19 Apr 2021
A wonderful afternoon at the Mount Richon Shrine brought together many of our members to celebrate and reconnect. There were those who are still active in attending meetings and those who remain connected through the Covenant of Love…Read more ›
Good Friday at our Shrines
19 Apr 2021
The Stations of the Cross at 10.00 am on Good Friday, April 2 was an event many were looking forward to, as we can now safely gather after the Covid restrictions last year.Read more ›
Schoenstatt’s National Central Committee
19 Apr 2021
You may be interested in a recent development in the coordination of our Schoenstatt Movement in Australia. Already in 1982, a body was set up to be a channel for information and coordination of our Australian Schoenstatt Family.Read more ›
The Ascension of the Lord – 16th May
19 Apr 2021
Just as the Apostles were given a mission by Jesus, so too, we have been asked to be apostolic and share in this mission. Father Kentenich said: “Whoever has been given a mission must carry it out.”Read more ›
Upcoming Feast Days
18 Mar 2021
On 19th March we celebrate the Solemnity of St. Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Pope Francis in his Apostolic Letter “Patris corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), describes Saint Joseph as a beloved father, a tender and loving father…Read more ›
Women’s Lenten Retreat (12th – 14th February 2021)
18 Mar 2021
With so many things lost to us in 2020 due to Covid-19 restrictions, the opportunity for a community gathering for our annual Women’s Lenten Retreat, even with limited numbers was a real blessing.Read more ›
Year of St. Joseph
18 Mar 2021
We are probably aware that Pope Francis has called this year a year of St. Joseph, so I want to share a short reflection on St. Joseph and the Holy Family as a blue print for our living.Read more ›