THE Schoenstatt Movement Philippines will gather for the 4th National Congress starting today, Sept. 14, until Sept. 16, with the theme, “Father Joseph Kentenich, our guide in the Covenant of Love.”
The “Covenant of Love” refers to the spiritual attachment of each Schoenstatt member to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the shrine and Schoenstatt father and founder, Fr. Joseph Kentenich.
The daughter shrine in the Philippines is located in Barangay Lawaan 3, Talisay City, Cebu.
It is a popular pilgrimage site, which has been declared an Archdiocesan Shrine since 2012.
The three-day convention will also feature a “barrio fiesta” themed celebration to commemorate the 50th death anniversary of Fr. Kentenich, a German priest and theologian who died on Sept. 15, 1968.
On Sept. 16, Cebu Archbishop Jose S. Palma will celebrate the pontifical mass and bless the father-statue.
At least 150 people from Visayas and Mindanao are expected to attend.
Sr. Isabell Naumann will deliver the keynote address.