BELMONTE, Fr. Michael Gerber. We have been working since last year to get sponsors for the 284 columns that support the “Domus Pater Kentenich” (Father Kentenich’s House). The number of donors is impressive: 161 columns already have sponsors.
The Domican Republic has conquered two columns along with other Latin American countries who are also represented: Argentina, Mexico and Brazil. Burundi has erected their column. Of course, Austria, Switzerland Poland, Spain, Portugal and Germany also have their column at the Father House. Milwaukee also has a place among the columns. Even IKAF (International Kentenich Academy of Leadership), the Schoenstatt Shrine of Memhoelz and schoenstatt.org each have one… Joseph Engling has one, and Bishop Tenhumberg has another one…
Joseph Engling and Bishop Tenhumberg have a column
“Columns for Father’s House?” Finally – was the opinion of the participants of the pilgrimage to Rome in December – it is those who have given Schoenstatt a face with their entire being, as well as the project “we are Schoenstatt- give me your face” that has demonstrated itself in a very impressive manner.
And why not also donate columns for a particular person? Meanwhile, Joseph Engling has a column. Bishop Tenhumberg (the Schoenstatt bishop, who promised the Shrine of Belmonte to the Founder as a gift for his eightieth birthday, that he celebrated in Rome); María Laufenbert, Father Francisco Reinisch, and also some “hidden Schoenstatt heroes”, who have contributed much through their prayers and sacrifices also have one.
There are still one hundred twenty columns that await a sponsor. How about donating a column for Mario Hiriart, Barbara Kast or John Pozzobon?…
We are Schoenstatt. United we are all bearers of a great vision. The contribution of sponsorship (1,000 €) can be made in several payments.
For more information, contact Fr. Michael Gerber: Michael–Gerber@t–online.de
Celina M. Garza, San Antonio, Tx: English translation – M.P Janknegt: English edit
