Schoenstatt religious communities hold celebrations in Brazil and Argentina

Religious communities associated with the Schoenstatt movement held significant celebrations in South America. In Santa Maria, Brazil, the Instituto Secular das Irmãs de Maria de Schoenstatt celebrated its centenary. The event, held on August 22, included a Mass presided over by Archbishop Dom Leomar Antonio Brustolin and honored the history of the Sisters, who first arrived in the region in 1945.

In Mendoza, Argentina, the Schoenstatt Sanctuary hosted a coronation ceremony honoring Mary as the Queen and Mother of Peace and Unity. The event drew pilgrims from Mendoza, San Juan, and San Luis, focusing on spiritual renewal and the promotion of unity within families and society.