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2001, more than 75,000 signatures were given for the protection of
human embryos Seit Juni 2001 wurde mehr als 75.000 Unterschriften gesammelt für den Schutz der menschlichen Embryonen |
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Apostolic Projects, Congresses, Initiatives…
GERMANY: January 23
Initiative for the Protection of Human Embryos: 75,000 signatures to be passed on
The representatives of the Focolar Movement, Bread of Life, and Schoenstatt who in June 2001 launched the collection of signatures for the unconditioned protection of Human Embryos - against stem cell consuming research -, will come to an end with over 73,000 signatures to be passed on to responsible politicians of the government and German parliament.
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GERMANY: May 21 -24
Congress on Pastoral: "Shift of Perspective in the Pastoral: Finding Footsteps"
The head of the German Bishops' Conference, Cardinal Lehmann, will give the main talk on the Congress on Pastoral that Schoenstatt offers for parish priests, deacons, chaplains, and all lay persons who work in parishes or pastoral projects. The Practical Faith in Divine Providence, one of the pillars of Schoenstatt's spirituality is to be presented in the practical way finding God's footsteps as a means of a new pastoral to form persons from within.
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| Die Dritte Bioethik-Tagung in Nuevo Schoenstatt, Florencio Varela, Argentinien, beschäftigte sich bereits im Juni 2001 mit "bioethischen Fragen rund um die menschliche Fortpflanzung" |
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ARGENTINA: June 2002
Bioética – For a Culture of Life
In continuation of the former congresses on Bioethics, the congress will Congress on substantial issues of human life and dignity from the very beginning in view of a Culture of Life that permeates all spheres of research, medicine, and social science as well as practical acting in every day life.
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| Schwester M. Emilie Engel |
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Schoenstatt Process of Canonization…
GERMANY: February 26
Process for Sr. Emilie Engel completed on diocesan level
On February 26, 2002, a solemn Holy Mass in the Cathedral of Our Lady in Trier will mark the completion of the first phase of the process of beatification for Emilie Engel, Schoenstatt Sister of Mary. On the level of the diocese, the process will come to an end with this day. All testimonies have been collected; the next step will then be the passing on of the acts to the Congregation for Canonization, in Rome.
New Shrines…
ARGENTINA: May 18
Belén de Escobar
The Shrine is built by the Ladies of Schoenstatt near Escobar, about 50 km north of Buenos Aires, in the diocese of Zárate-Campana.
AUSTRIA: June 15
Upper Austria – tentative place for a future Shrine
The Upper Austrian Schoenstatt family received the altar of a Shrine built by the Pallottines in Vienna in 1959; the Shrine has not been used in years. All but the MTA picture was in perfext condition; all that the Upper Austrian Schoenstatt Movement already had for their future Shrine was – an MTA picture. On June 15, the altar will be erected in a tentative place.
ARGENTINA: August 31
Centro Padre Kentenich, Córdoba
The whole diocesan family of Córdoba, Argentina, joins in the spiritual and material conquering of the new Shrine by the Centro Padre Kentenich, the Schoenstatt Center in the city of Córdoba.
MÉXICO:
Monterrey
The groundbreaking ceremony was on December 16, 2001. The Schoenstatt family of Monterrey in Northern Mexico hopes to complete the Shrine during this year.
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| Invitation
to the Golden Jubilee of the National Shrine of Argentina: Father,
from your Shrine, Hope for Church and World! Einladung zum Goldenen Jubiläum des Landesheiligtums von Argentinien: Vater, von deinem Heiligtum aus Hoffung für Kirche und Welt |
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| Santaurio
del Padre, Nuevo Schoenstatt, Argentina, jornada de dirigentes 2001:
el Movimiento de Schoenstatt en la espera del Padre Shrine of the Father, Nuevo Schoenstatt, Argentina, leaders' convention 2001: the Schoenstatt Movement in expectation of the Founder's new arrival In unmittelbarer Nähe des Heiligtums wird die Statue von Pater Kentenich aufgestellt werden. |
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50th and 25th Annversaries…
ARGENTINA: January 20
50th Anniversary of the National Shrine
On January 20, 1952, Father Kentenich blessed the first Schoenstatt Shrine on Argentine soil. It is the only one in Argentina blessed by him. As a gift for the anniversary and as a sign for assuming the mission of this Shrine – the Shrine of the Father -, the entire Movement will seal the Covenant with Father Kentenich. The new Father Kentenich statue is the symbol for this gift.
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GERMANY: June 29
50th Anniversary of the Liebfrauenhöhe Shrine
Life with you – with this motto, the Schoenstatt Movement of the diocese of Rottenburg-Stuttgart will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their diocesan Shrine at the Liebfrauenhöhe Center, the "Co-Founder Shrine", that was blessed on May 1, 1952.
USA:
50 years of the Arrival of Father Kentenich in Milwaukee
Milwaukee 2002 – your gift our mission: This motto of the Schoenstatt Movement of the USA also marks the celebrations around the golden anniversary of Father Kentenich's arrival in Milwaukee, USA, in June 1952. He was to stay there for 14 years of Exile that became fruitful, among others, in the current of the home shrines, and in what he called "the new image of the Father, Child, and Community".
SOUTH AFRICA: October 18
50th Anniversary of the Shrine in Villa Maria, Cape Town
The second Schoenstatt Shrine of South Africa, in Villa Maria, Caüe Town, was dedicated on October 18, 1952.
25th Anniversary of five Shrines
Five Shrines were dedicated 25 years ago and "celebrate" their 25th anniversary:: Regnum-Patris-Shrine, House Marienland, Schoenstatt (April 29, 1977); Legacy Shrine, Bad Saldetfurth, diocese of Hildesheim, Germany (Sept. 15, 1977), Sion Shrine Horw, Switzerland, Schoenstatt Fathers (Sept. 18, 1977), Shrine of Light,, Staten Island, New York, USA (Nov.5, 1977), Shrine in Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil (December 11, 1977)
International Meetings, major Conventions ...
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USA:
Schoenstatt Youth Together Milwaukee 2002
Preceding World Youth Day in Toronto, an International Meeting of the Schoenstatt Youth will take place in Milwaukee. The motto of the meeting: Schoenstatt Youth Together!
Leaders' Conventions
Federation of Families: The family councils of the autonomous territorial communities will meet in the course of the year either in Argentina or Paraguay.
Federation of Mothers: The family councils of the Mothers' Federation will have an international convention in September, in House Marienland, Schoenstatt.
Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary: A General Congress of the Secular Institute of the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary will take place in September in Schoenstatt, Germany.