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An Important Step Gathered 400 PersonsInauguration of the new Schoenstatt headquarters in Pilar |
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ARGENTINA, Federico Dumas. On the next 8th of December, Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, an MTA Wayside Shrine will be blessed on the grounds of the new Schoenstatt headquarters in Pilar, Buenos Aires Province. The location of this new Wayside Shrine has been determined so that it can be conquered by many contributions to the Treasury of Grace. Fr. Juan Pablo Catoggio, Superior of the Schoenstatt Fathers Institute in the area, presided at the inauguration Mass of the new Schoenstatt headquarters in Pilar, Argentina on July 9, 2008. Also concelebrating at the Mass were Father Angel Strada, Vice-General Superior of the Schoenstatt Fathers, Fr. Ramón Villa, pastor of Pilar, and Fr. Benjamín Pereira, diocesan director of the Schoenstatt Movement. Although it was in the midst of winter, Blessed Mother took care by providing a sunny day and pleasant weather. More than 400 persons from Pilar and the surrounding areas participated. At the conclusion of the ceremony and the blessing of the house, a barbecue-style lunch was served which included pies native to the area. It was a very lively encounter for all the participants due to the many connections and attachments among them. A rainbow in the skyAfter an intense search of more than 4 years, Blessed Mother indicated that She wanted to establish Herself on this property. A rainbow in the sky appeared when the site was visited along with one of the donor families. This purchase has been possible due to the generosity of two families from Pilar who donated the necessary funds for the purchase. The property has an area of 3.4 hectares (one hectare is equal to 10,000 square meters), a park with abundant trees and several municipal-like buildings – a large house, a house for caretakers, a water tank, a large shed – which provide for Movement activities immediately. The property has been placed in the name of the Secular Institute of the Schoenstatt Fathers and its administration is provided by the Servus Mariae Civil Association which is composed of lay members. All efforts for the continued development of the Schoenstatt Movement will be offered so that when God permits, in the not-so-distant future, a Shrine may be blessed. Translation: Carlos Cantú Family Federation La Feria, Texas USA 082508 |
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