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The '''Secular Institute of Schoenstatt Fathers''' (ISch) is a [[Catholic]] [[religious institute]] founded by the German [[Pallottine]] priest [[Josef Kentenich]], as a part of the [[Schoenstatt Movement]]. It has been canonically erected on July 18, 1965. It is a [[secular institute]] of [[pontifical right]].
The '''Secular Institute of Schoenstatt Fathers''' (ISch) is a [[Catholic]] [[religious institute]] founded by the German [[Pallottine]] priest [[Josef Kentenich]], as a part of the [[Schoenstatt Movement]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Höfer, Josef and Rahner, Karl |title=Lexikon für Theologie und Kirche, vol. 9 |date=1986 |publisher=Verlag Herder |location=Freiburg im Breisgau |isbn=3-451-20756-7 |pages=457-458 |edition=2nd}}</ref> It has been canonically erected on July 18, 1965. It is a [[secular institute]] of [[pontifical right]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Jiménez Mejía |first1=Luís Arturo |title=El Movimiento y el Santuario de Schoenstatt: Una nueva oferta religiosa al interior del Catolicismo Mexicano. Algunas Pistas para su estudio. |date=2003 |publisher=Graffylia |location=México |pages=93-101}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
The [[Schoenstatt Movement]] arose at the beginning of the 20th century in the Pallottine Seminary in a place named {{interlanguage link|Schönstatt (Vallendar)|de}}. It initially consisted mainly of [[Pallottine]] students (seminarians). The Pallottine Fathers and the Schoenstatt Movement remained closely connected for almost 50 years. Pallottine Fathers held spiritual functions in the Schoenstatt Movement.
The [[Schoenstatt Movement]] arose at the beginning of the 20th century in the Pallottine Seminary in a place named {{interlanguage link|Schönstatt (Vallendar)|de}}. It initially consisted mainly of [[Pallottine]] students (seminarians). The Pallottine Fathers and the Schoenstatt Movement remained closely connected for almost 50 years. Pallottine Fathers held spiritual functions in the Schoenstatt Movement.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Sánchez Gaete |first1=Marcial |title=Historia de la Iglesia en Chile, vol. 5 |date=2017 |publisher=Editorial Universitaria |location=Santiago de Chile |isbn=978-956-11-2543-8 |pages=476-479}}</ref>
However, there were always tensions between Schoenstatt and the Pallottines, which finally led to the legal separation of the Schoenstatt Work from the Pallottines in 1964, as decided by [[Vatican]] authorities. As a result, the Secular Institute of Schoenstatt Fathers was established during the following year of 1965.
However, there were always tensions between Schoenstatt and the Pallottines, which finally led to the legal separation of the Schoenstatt Work from the Pallottines in 1964, as decided by [[Vatican]] authorities. As a result, the Secular Institute of Schoenstatt Fathers was established during the following year of 1965.


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== Organization ==
== Organization ==
{{As of|2021|07}}, the institute is divided into a total number of 15 provinces, regions and delegations. It has 377 members in 19 countries: [[Austria]], [[Czech Republic]], [[Germany]], [[Italy]], [[Poland]], [[Portugal]], [[Spain]], [[Switzerland]], [[United Kingdom]], [[Mexico]], [[United States]], [[Argentina]], [[Brazil]], [[Chile]], [[Ecuador]], [[Paraguay]], [[Burundi]], [[Nigeria]] and [[India]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Institute of Schoenstatt Fathers - official website ("Where we are") |url=http://www.schoenstatt-fathers.org/schoenstatt-fathers/en/where-we-are |accessdate=13 July 2021}}</ref> Currently, there are 4 bishops, 364 priests, 9 deacons and 67 professed brothers (candidates for priesthood) in the institute. Additionally, there are 11 novices in the first stage of formation towards priesthood. Some of the most prominent members are the Chilean Cardinal emeritus [[Francisco Javier Errázuriz Ossa]]; Fr [[Alexandre Awi Mello]], Secretary of the [[Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Awi Mello, Doctorate Dissertation at University of Dayton, Ohio (USA) |url=https://etd.ohiolink.edu/apexprod/rws_olink/r/1501/10?clear=10&p10_accession_num=udmarian1549794813187077 |accessdate=13 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Appointment as advisor to Pontifical Commission for Latin America |date=13 November 2020 |url=https://zenit.org/2020/11/13/pope-appoints-advisor-to-pontifical-commission-for-latin-america/ |accessdate=13 July 2021}}</ref>; and the Bishop of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Encarnación]], Paraguay, {{interlanguage link|Francisco Javier Pistilli Scorzara|de}}.
{{As of|2021|07}}, the institute is divided into a total number of 15 provinces, regions and delegations. It has 377 members in 19 countries: [[Austria]], [[Czech Republic]], [[Germany]], [[Italy]], [[Poland]], [[Portugal]], [[Spain]], [[Switzerland]], [[United Kingdom]], [[Mexico]], [[United States]]<ref>{{cite book |last1=Kenedy |first1=P.J. |title=The Official Catholic Directory for the Year of the Lord |date=2009 |location=United States |page=344}}</ref>, [[Argentina]], [[Brazil]], [[Chile]], [[Ecuador]], [[Paraguay]], [[Burundi]], [[Nigeria]] and [[India]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Institute of Schoenstatt Fathers - official website ("Where we are") |url=http://www.schoenstatt-fathers.org/schoenstatt-fathers/en/where-we-are |accessdate=13 July 2021}}</ref> Currently, there are 4 bishops, 364 priests, 9 deacons and 67 professed brothers (candidates for priesthood) in the institute. Additionally, there are 11 novices in the first stage of formation towards priesthood. Some of the most prominent members are the Chilean Cardinal emeritus [[Francisco Javier Errázuriz Ossa]]; Fr [[Alexandre Awi Mello]], Secretary of the [[Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Awi Mello, Doctorate Dissertation at University of Dayton, Ohio (USA) |url=https://etd.ohiolink.edu/apexprod/rws_olink/r/1501/10?clear=10&p10_accession_num=udmarian1549794813187077 |accessdate=13 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Appointment as advisor to Pontifical Commission for Latin America |date=13 November 2020 |url=https://zenit.org/2020/11/13/pope-appoints-advisor-to-pontifical-commission-for-latin-america/ |accessdate=13 July 2021}}</ref>; and the Bishop of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Encarnación]], Paraguay, {{interlanguage link|Francisco Javier Pistilli Scorzara|de}}.


== Mission ==
== Mission ==

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The Secular Institute of Schoenstatt Fathers (ISch) is a Catholic religious institute founded by the German Pallottine priest Josef Kentenich, as a part of the Schoenstatt Movement.[1] It has been canonically erected on July 18, 1965. It is a secular institute of pontifical right.[2]

History

The Schoenstatt Movement arose at the beginning of the 20th century in the Pallottine Seminary in a place named Schönstatt (Vallendar) [de]. It initially consisted mainly of Pallottine students (seminarians). The Pallottine Fathers and the Schoenstatt Movement remained closely connected for almost 50 years. Pallottine Fathers held spiritual functions in the Schoenstatt Movement.[3] However, there were always tensions between Schoenstatt and the Pallottines, which finally led to the legal separation of the Schoenstatt Work from the Pallottines in 1964, as decided by Vatican authorities. As a result, the Secular Institute of Schoenstatt Fathers was established during the following year of 1965.

After the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary (de) moved their generalate to Mount Schoenstatt in Vallendar, Germany in 1967, the Fathers took over their former house called "Haus Sonneck" as the seat of the generalate.[4] In 1992 the Schoenstatt Fathers' generalate moved into the newly built house on Mount Sion (Vallendar, Germany).

Spirituality

Schoenstatt Fathers live their priesthood in the spirit of the founder Josef Kentenich, who was himself a priest. The nucleus of their spirituality has two main aspects: a covenant of love with Mary, the mother of Christ,[5] and an ongoing search for the guidance of God in their lives ("practical faith in Divine Providence"). Furthermore, the founder has given the Schoenstatt Fathers a biblical image as their main source of identity: Mount Sion, the place where the historical jewish main temple was built in Jerusalem, meening that Schoenstatt Fathers aspire to be persons who help others to experience the presence of God in their lives.

Organization

As of July 2021, the institute is divided into a total number of 15 provinces, regions and delegations. It has 377 members in 19 countries: Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Mexico, United States[6], Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Burundi, Nigeria and India.[7] Currently, there are 4 bishops, 364 priests, 9 deacons and 67 professed brothers (candidates for priesthood) in the institute. Additionally, there are 11 novices in the first stage of formation towards priesthood. Some of the most prominent members are the Chilean Cardinal emeritus Francisco Javier Errázuriz Ossa; Fr Alexandre Awi Mello, Secretary of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life[8][9]; and the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Encarnación, Paraguay, Francisco Javier Pistilli Scorzara [de].

Mission

The members of the Institute work to a large extent in pastoral functions in the various branches of the Schoenstatt Movement. Many are also active in parish ministry, in social projects, in school ministry or entrusted with other tasks by the local authorities of the Catholic Church. A few members live a contemplative life in community or as hermits.[10] Some notable projects started and supported by the Institute are the Mariya Arafasha Foundation in Burundi [11][12]; the María Ayuda Foundation in Chile [13][14]; Sunrise Children's Village in southern Tamil Nadu, India [15][16], among others.

General superiors

Period in office Name
1965–1968 Wilhelm Wissing [de]
1968–1974 Bodo Maria Erhard [de]
1974–1991 Francisco Javier Errázuriz Ossa
1991–2003 Michael Johannes Marmann [de]
2003–2015 Heinrich Walter (Catholic priest) (de)
since 2015 Juan Pablo Catoggio [pt]

Abuse and prevention of abuse

Some members of this Institute have been accused of Catholic Church sex abuse cases in Chile and the USA. Some of these cases have been or are still under investigation.[17][18][19] In some countries, the Institute has made available the contact of people in charge of receiving reports about abusive behaviour by its members (Chile, Germany).

References

  1. ^ Höfer, Josef and Rahner, Karl (1986). Lexikon für Theologie und Kirche, vol. 9 (2nd ed.). Freiburg im Breisgau: Verlag Herder. pp. 457–458. ISBN 3-451-20756-7.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Jiménez Mejía, Luís Arturo (2003). El Movimiento y el Santuario de Schoenstatt: Una nueva oferta religiosa al interior del Catolicismo Mexicano. Algunas Pistas para su estudio. México: Graffylia. pp. 93–101.
  3. ^ Sánchez Gaete, Marcial (2017). Historia de la Iglesia en Chile, vol. 5. Santiago de Chile: Editorial Universitaria. pp. 476–479. ISBN 978-956-11-2543-8.
  4. ^ Schmiedl, Joachim. "Schönstatt, Ort". moriah.de (in German). Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  5. ^ Niehaus, Jonathan (2003). "Aspects of Schoenstatt's Marian Spirituality". Marian Studies. 54: 88-101.
  6. ^ Kenedy, P.J. (2009). The Official Catholic Directory for the Year of the Lord. United States. p. 344.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  7. ^ "Institute of Schoenstatt Fathers - official website ("Where we are")". Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  8. ^ "Awi Mello, Doctorate Dissertation at University of Dayton, Ohio (USA)". Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  9. ^ "Appointment as advisor to Pontifical Commission for Latin America". 13 November 2020. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  10. ^ "Institute of Schoenstatt Fathers - official website ("What we do")". Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  11. ^ "Article in: peaceinsight.org". Retrieved 6 July 2021.
  12. ^ "Article in: msn.com". Retrieved 6 July 2021.
  13. ^ "Official website of "Fundación María Ayuda"". Retrieved 6 July 2021.
  14. ^ "Article in: noticias.ucn.cl". Retrieved 6 July 2021.
  15. ^ "Official website". Retrieved 6 July 2021.
  16. ^ "Article in: sofia-trier.de (German)". Retrieved 6 July 2021.
  17. ^ Carmona López, Alejandra (10 October 2018). "La noche también cae sobre Schoenstatt tras acusaciones de abuso sexual y protección". El Mostrador. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  18. ^ Winkle, Kate (19 August 2020). "3 women settle lawsuit against Austin Catholic priest accused of abuse". KXAN News (Austin, Texas NBC affiliate). Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  19. ^ Varela, Lionel (13 August 2020). "Acusado de cinco abusos en Chile y Alemania. Sin enfrentar a la justicia, muere el exarzobispo Francisco José Cox". Diario El Día. Retrieved 24 July 2021.

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