From the house of the Father to the House of the Father

Father Karl Bausenhart died on Monday, November 27^th, at the age of 55

En la procesión de la casa natal del Padre Kentenich a la parroquia, 2005 In the procession from the house where Father Kentenich was born to the parish church, 2005 In der Prozession vom Geburtshaus Pater Kentenichs zur Pfarrkirche, 2005
Llegado a la parroquia, 19 de noviembre de 2006 Arriving at the parish chruch, November 19, 2006 Ankunft an der Pfarrkirche, 19.  November 2006
En la procesión de entrada, 2006 In the entrance procession, 2006 Einzug in die Pfarrkiche, 2006
Renovacion de las promesas bautismales, 2006 Renewal of the bautismal promises, 2006 Tauferneuerung, 2006
120° aniversario del nacimiento del Padre Kentenich, 2005 120th birthday of Father Kentenich, 2005 Bei der Feier des 120. Geburtstages 2005 Fotos: POS Fischer © 2006

GERMANY, mkf/mca. From the house of the Father – the birth home of Father Kentenich in Gymnich , where he worked as coordinator of the pilgrimages to this place – to the House of the heavenly Father: one week after celebrating another anniversary of the birth of Father Kentenich in Gymnich, Father Karl Bausenhart, who played a leading role in the celebrations in the birth city of Father Kentenich, died on November 27^th.

A few weeks ago, Father Karl Bausenhart underwent a treatment in the hospital. The families and Schoenstatt Sisters of the Schoenstatt Family work – Father Carlos worked since two years in the dioceses of Northern Germany – recall his profound and very valuable contributions at the annual Journey at the beginning of November in which he participated. The motto for the year 2007 was strongly inspired by him: To grow together –more profoundly, more boldly, more broadly. On Monday, November 20^th he was taken from the birth home of Father Kentenich where he stayed after the celebration of the 121^st Anniversary of Father’s birthday, to the hospital, from where he was called to an eternally profound and broad life.

In the Family Work of Germany, in Gymnich, in Villa Ballester, Argentina –where he worked for many years and where he learned to speak Spanish perfectly – the news of his death awakened a deep sorrow – and many happy memories and gratitude for his person that was always full of humor, of ideas, of warmth, and one of a profound and intimate attachment with the MTA and Father Kentenich. He also worked for many years as general administrator of the Institute of the Schoenstatt Fathers, a task that he carried out in a brilliant and masterful manner and which gave him the opportunity to travel throughout the world. In all the countries and places he visited he was able to sow joy, smiles, and he shared good times, that will surely be missed after his sudden departure to the eternal Schoenstatt.

Sincere condolences, along with the prayers and the closeness of the Schoenstatt Family are extended to the Community of the Schoenstatt Fathers for the loss of this exceptional brother.

Translation: Celina Garza, Harlingen, TX, USA