News Archive

1st April 2003
Since arriving in Tain in October 2002 much time and effort has been spent simply trying to establish a routine. My own experience tells me it can take about three years to feel properly bedded into a new parish and community. One group that has been a great help has been the local Inverness Schoenstatt group. Many members are known to me for many years now. Shortly after landing in the Highlands I met up with Jean and Karl Storey at Muir of Ord where we discussed the possibility of having regul... [more]

12th May 2003
This was the fifth evening in the present series of Novenas with the theme of the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit. This month’s title was “signs of our love for God”, with the corresponding gift of “knowledge.” Members from the movement give each talk, and this month it was the turn of the Mothers’ group from Edinburgh. The Shrine was beautifully decorated with flowers and a new candle depicting the Rosary, When the service was finished and after we had sung the closing hymn, everyone just s... [more]

30th July 2003
From the 22nd July to the 30th July 50 pilgrims from Scotland went to Schoenstatt in Germany. The party was lead by the Archbishop of St Andrew's and Edinburgh Keith Patrick O'Brien. The Scottish Schoenstatt centre at Campsie Glen lies within his diocese and this was his first chance to visit the original shrine near Koblenz on the Rhine. The pilgrims came from all parts of Scotland from as far apart as Inverness, Dundee, Edinburgh and the Glasgow area. A companying the group was Sr Margareta f... [more]

1st August 2003
There has been a lot of interest recently in our new project, ‘working for a Holy spirit Symbol’ for our Shrine. As members of the Schoenstatt Movement in Scotland we feel the time is right to begin working for this symbol. Working has a twofold meaning, spiritual and practical. We have to understand the meaning of the symbol, what its importance is and for this we include learning about the Holy Spirit and the influence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. We have been doing this throughout this ye... [more]

1st September 2003
A total of 2645 Scottish primary school children united in prayer at the Schoenstatt centre this October as a special project lasting 4 weeks marks the end of the year of the rosary. Some 2645 Scottish primary school children will unite in prayer at the Schoenstatt centre this October as a special project marks the end of the year of the rosary. A marathon prayer project spanning the entire month will see pupils of all ages reflect on the five mysteries of light during special organized worksh... [more]

27th September 2003
As the Inverness Schoenstatt group gathered for it's annual retreat, the autumn sun shone from a clear blue sky. Sr Margareta and two members from the women's group in Glasgow traveled north to help with the arrangements. The venue was the Coachouse at Kilmuir on the Black Isle and the day which focused on the Covenant of Love and the Luminous mysteries of the Rosary. The Coach House, Kilmuir, North Kessock on the Black Isle, was the venue for a Mothers' Retreat led by Sr.Margareta of Schoenst... [more]

1st October 2003
The Annual October celebrations marking the founding of Schoenstatt and the crowning of the MTA picture took place this year on Sunday 19th Otober. Archbishop Conti was due to celebrate the mass but had to go to Rome for the Popes 25th anniversary celebrations and the consistory for Archbishop O'Brien. Mgr John Gilmartin as the Vicar General for the Archdiocese of Glasgow came in the archbishop's place. The Crowning marked the end of the October Conference which took place the day before. The... [more]

8th December 2003
Schoenstatt has set up many shrines and centres over the years, however being able to establish a proper centre at the heart of the Church has a special significance. As we enter the new millenium and will soon celebrate the 100th anniversary of Schoenstatt's founding this is probably one of the most important projects in recent years under taken by the whole Movement. Schoenstatt has set up many shrines and centres over the years, however being able to establish a proper centre at the heart of... [more]