100-Year Jubilee

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On October 1, 2026, we Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary celebrate our first 100 years.
A whole century – from the humble beginnings in 1926 to our vibrant present.

To reach 100 years as a Secular Institute means to be witness to countless stories God has written with us:

  • with generations of sisters who placed their lives at the service of God and people;
  • through challenges He entrusted to us;
    in moments of grace that again and again strengthened us in the one conviction:

    • It is God who leads us. In the Holy Spirit, through Mary.

    We wish to share this experience with you — it shapes our 100-year celebrations:

    Mary, Light of Our Hope.

    On this page, you will find information about our jubilee celebrations around the world, as well as media contributions created on the occasion of our jubilee year.

    Help us give thanks for 100 years of God’s history with us!

    Your Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary

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    Portrait Series “Faces of Hope”

    In the jubilee year, we are launching a special series: every month on the 1st, a mini-documentary about one of our sisters will be released.

    Through their personal stories and diverse fields of work and apostolate, it becomes visible how the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary live out their mission today.

    Whether in direct service to the Schoenstatt Movement, in pastoral ministry, in social or academic fields — each story is unique, and yet they all have one thing in common: like Mary, they want to make the message of God’s love tangible.

    We hope you enjoy the faces, places, and experiences that bring a piece of our worldwide mission to life!

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    Sr. María José | USA

    Sr. María José Sousa has been a Schoenstatt Sister of Mary since 2014 and lives in Madison, WI, USA. In her role there, her concern is to create a home for young women who live in the Intentional Catholic Community, the Magnificat Household.

    More videos will follow from November 1, 2025