You can support us in many ways
We Schoenstatt Fathers need your help. We rely on the generosity of donors for the formation of our young confreres, for the ordinary expenses of our daily lives and apostolic work, for our social and educational projects. People like you enable us to fulfill our mission.
The options listed below are some of the main concerns for which we need your support. On this page, you can specify exactly what your donation should be used for. Please select from the options provided.
If you don’t like donating online, you can also write to our General Bursar personally. The General Bursar can then inform you about the various ways to support the Schoenstatt Fathers.
Schönstatt-Patres International e.V. is a non-profit organization (registered in the register of associations at the District Court in Montabaur, Germany, under number VR 2108). A donation receipt is possible, if you wish so (except for Mass stipends / Mass intentions).
Mass Intentions (stipends)

Mass intentions or Mass stipends are a popular way to support priests. This is because in most countries, there isn’t a church contribution / church tax system like for instance in German-speaking countries. The Church there is financed mainly through donations and Mass stipends. Every Catholic priest can celebrate a special Mass for something that is important to the faithful, for example, to remember a deceased person. The Church allows the priest to receive a small monetary gift called Mass stipend for this. We Schoenstatt Fathers commit ourselves to celebrating the Eucharist for the intentions you specify, regardless of the amount donated. A Novena is the celebration of Holy Mass in your intention(s) during nine consecutive days. Gregorian Masses are a series of Holy Masses offered on 30 consecutive days.
Shrine of Origin

We all are Schoenstatt! Under this motto, a worldwide campaign is running to support the Original Shrine or Shrine of Origin in Schoenstatt, the founding place of the Schoenstatt Movement.
Vocations’ Formation

We are profoundly thankful for the young individuals who join our community and aspire to become priests. Your donation assists in their training and formation in Latin America, Africa, and India.
Elder & Sick Fathers

Although we are a rather young Community, we already have elder and sick confreres in several countries. Your generosity will directly aid in providing the care and assistance they need in their time of vulnerability, reflecting our commitment to solidarity and mutual support until the very end of our lives.
Gymnich

The maintenance and care for Fr Kentenich’s birth house in Gymnich, Germany, is also an important task of our Institute of Schoenstatt Fathers. Preserving this place of origin honours his foundational legacy and allows future generations to connect with the roots of the Schoenstatt Family. Your contribution will help ensure this important heritage is sustained for years to come.
Pastoral Work

As priests of the Catholic Church, we, the Schoenstatt Fathers are called to the vital mission of bringing Christ to the world through Schoenstatt spirituality and through our service to the Schoenstatt Movement. Please support the pastoral ministry of Schoenstatt Fathers. Your gift enables our essential work in spiritual guidance, community building, and various apostolic activities for the good of Schoenstatt and the whole Church.