Schoenstatt Austin Through the Years
Fr. Joseph Kentenich (Founder, Schoenstatt Movement)
October 18, 1914
Fr. Kentenich and a group of seminarians seal the first Covenant of Love in the Original Shrine in Germany.
1945
Fr. Kentenich travels to several countries in South America so that Schoenstatt may grow.
1953
First Shrine is dedicated in the USA in Madision, WI (#13 Daughter Shrine)
1959
First Shrine in Texas is dedicated in Rockport (#27 Daughter Shrine)
2005
Schoenstatt Fathers arrive in Austin, TX
2006
First Schoenstatt University Men’s and Women’s groups are formed at the University of Texas
2007
Ladies of Schoenstatt become moderators of Schoenstatt University Women (SUW)
2008
2nd Shrine in Texas dedicated in Helotes. (#192 Daughter Shrine)
September 13, 2014
Austin Shrine is dedicated on the 100th Anniversary of Schoenstatt (#200 Daughter Shrine)
2017
Ladies of Schoenstatt receive their first vocation from the US.
2017
Five postulants from Schoenstatt University Men enter priestly formation.
2018
US Headquarters of Schoenstatt Fathers is dedicated.
2018
Send-off for Schoenstatt University Men Michael Noriega to Diocesan Priestly Formation.
2019
Fifth Anniversary - Blessed Mother is recrowned Queen of our Family, Mother of Heroic Life!
2021
Ladies of Schoenstatt receive their second vocation from the US.
2021
The Schoenstatt Family celebrates with Fr. Christensen his 50th ordination anniversary.
2022
Three more postulants from Schoenstatt University Men enter priestly formation.
2023
Youth branches travel to Schoenstatt, Germany and World Youth Day in Portugal.
2024
The Austin Shrine celebrates 10th Anniversary with Bishop Joe Vasquez.
2025
First Lady of Schoenstatt in the U.S to make their Perpetual Consecration.
2025
Good Friday Pilgrimage surpasses 1,000 walkers for the first time.
2025
Two more novices from Schoenstatt University Men enter priestly formation.
2025
Second Lady of Schoenstatt in the U.S to make her First Contract Consecration.
2025
First Schoenstatt Family Day held over Labor Day Weekend.