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Encuentro preliminar en Schoenstatt, Sonnenau, el 29 de marzo de 2003 Preliminary encounter in Schoenstatt, Sonnenau, March 29, 2003 Vor-Treffen in Schönstatt, Sonnenau, 29. März 2003 Foto: POS Fischer © 2003 |
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April 28, 2003
SCHOENSTATT: International Council Members of the Movement "Couples for Christ", from Manila, Philippines, in Schoenstatt
Two copules from Manila, responsible leaders of the Movement "Couples for Christ" on international level, will visit Schoenstatt on April 28, along with the couple responsible for the Movement in Germany, and some others representatives from Germany. In Schoenstatt, they will visit the Original Shrine, and the tomb of Father Kentenich, and want to learn about Schoenstatt's history and spirituality. With Fr. Dr. Lothar Penners, Movement Director, Bernhard and Elisabeth Neiser, Institute of Schoenstatt families, Fr. Günther Boll, Dietmar and Christel Heger, Family League, and a couple from the Federation of Families, they will meet for a discussion on Marriage Spirituality, and to talk about possibilities for mutual spiritual enrichment, and working together in the social commitment and for the evangelization of the world.
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Chiara Lubich y el Movimiento Focolar: responsabilidad para el Año del Rosario Chiara Lubich and the Focolar Movement, with special responsibility for the year of the rosary Chiara Lubich und die Fokolarbewegung, in besonderer Verantwortung für das Rosenkranzjahr Foto: Archiv Fokolarbewegung © 2003 |
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April 28, 2003
ITALY, Castelgandolfo: Marian Congress of the Focolar Movement
The Focolar Movement has organized a "Marian Congress", April 28 -30, in their International Center at Castelgandolfo. The idea to realize this congress was inspired by John Paul II's Apostolic Letter about the Holy Rosary. On the day when the Document was published, Chiara Lubich, the foundress of the Focolare Movement, was present; the Holy Father entrusted to her and her Movement to assume a special responsibility for the message of this Document, and the Year of the Rosary. One of the responses, maybe that with the strongest impact, is the organization of this Congress. The sentence that inspires the Congress is: "Contemplate Christ with the eyes of Mary". There will be two "round table" presentations with participants from various representatives of the church, like founders and responsible leaders of the Ecclesial Movements.
Participation was offered also to the Islam, and a Muslim theologican will give a statement. Cardinals and bishops will preside over the Masses and liturgical celebrations.
Schoenstatt will contribute with the theme: "What does Mary mean to your Movement?"
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Santuario Original en Schoenstatt, abril de 2003 Original Shrine in Schoenstatt, April 2003 Urheiligtum in Schönstatt, April 2003 Foto: POS Fischer © 2003 |
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April 30/May 1
SCHOENSTATT: May Opening
In Schoenstatt, as in many other marian places of pilgrimage, in parrishes and religious centres of the countries, where May is celebrated as month of Mary, May Opening processions and celebrations will take place. In Schoenstatt, a prayer service is held in the Pilgrims' Church, followed by a candle light procession to the Original Shrine. The theme, inspired by the war in Iraq and the desperate situation in so many countries and areas of life, is: "Pray for us, Mary, now…"
In May, there will be an abundance of events taking place in Schoenstatt, like concerts, pilgrimages, Illumined Rosary, Mothers' Day program, "Multicolor Weekend" for young families and youth…
May 10, 2003
SCHOENSTATT: Ordination
Cardinal Karl Lehmann of Mainz, President of the German Episcopal Conference, will preside over the ordination of Thomas Jochheim, Community of the Schoenstatt Fathers. The ordination will take place in the Adoration Church, Schoenstatt.
To send greetings, prayer promises: provinzsekretariat@schoenstattpatres.de
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Casi listo: nuevo Santuario en Belo Horizonte, Brasil Almost done: new Shrine in Belo Horizonte, Brazil Fast fertig: Neues Heiligtum in Belo Horizonte, Brasilien Foto: Almeida © 2003 |
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May 17, 2003
BRAZIL, Belo Horizonte: Dedication of the Schoenstatt Shrine: Tabor of Freedom
On May 17, 2003, Cardinal Serafim Fernandes de Araujo, Archbishop of Belo Horizonte, state of Minas Gerais, will dedicate the new Schoenstatt Shrine "Tabor of Freedom" in Confins near Belo Horizonte. The Shrine is almost ready, waiting with the Schoenstatt family of the archdiocese for the day of the dedication.
Greetings, capital of grace, prayer promises: taborliberdade@terra.com.br
Anniversaries of Schoenstatt Shrines in May
1 1952 Liebfrauenhoehe
(RS) Germany
1 1955 Mannheim-Gartenstadt (FR)
Germany
5 1954 Monte Schoenstatt (Sch) Germany
11 1952 Kew, Melbourne Australia
14 1967 Casa Mariengart (Sch) Germany
14 1988 Józefow/Near Varsovia Poland
18 1950 Londrina Brazil
18 2002 Belen de Escorbar Argentina
18 2002 Monterrey Mexico
19 1968 Mulgoa/near Sydney Australia
19 1985 Curitiba Brazil
19 1991 Braga Portugal
20 1949 Bellavista, Santiago Chile
15 2001 Araraquara Brazil
21 1961 Gelsenkirchen-Horst (Essen) Germany
21 1967 Memhölz (Augsburg) Germany
21 1988 San Isidro Argentina
23 1971 Montahue/Concepción Chile
25 1975 Mount Regina-Retirement (Sch) Germany
27 1951 Betzdorf (Sieg)(TR) Germany
28 1989 Rancagua Chile
28 2000 Paderborn (Paderborn) Germany
31 1959 Munich-Parkstadt-Solln (M) Germany
31 1969 Jaraguá/ Sao Paulo
Brazil
31 1971 Wiesbaden-Freudenberg (Limburg) Germany
31 1974 Quinta Normal, Santiago Chile
31 1975 Parana Argentina
31 2002 Pereira Colombia