Feast Day Celebration
On October 18, 1914, Fr. Kentenich and a group of young men sealed their Covenant of Love with the Blessed Mother, igniting what we know today as Schoenstatt. Over a century later, we continue to renew that same covenant, uniting hearts and families around the world at our annual Feast Day Celebration.
This Year’s Celebration - October 18, 2025
A group photo of the priests who celebrated with us on our Feast Day! We are truly grateful for their presence and for joining us from around the Diocese of Austin. In order of appearance, left to right: Fr. Hector, Fr. Matthew, Fr. Rex, Fr. Gonzalo, Deacon Torres , Fr. Michael Noriega, Fr. Jesus, Fr. Jared , Fr. Jonathan, Fr. Johnson, Fr. Jeff.
Fr. Michael Noriega, our main celebrant and a newly ordained Diocesan priest. During his college years at UT Austin, he was part of the Schoenstatt University Men (SUM) here at the Shrine — a time that helped shape his vocation and love for our Blessed Mother. We were grateful to welcome him back as a true fruit of her graces, celebrating this Feast Day Mass for the first time.
The celebration began with the Sacrament of Reconciliation, followed by a rosary and Holy Mass. Afterwards, everyone gathered for lunch and fellowship! See our photo gallery below!
