Founded in 1965 by Fr. Joseph Kentenich as a Secular Institute for priests, our primary mission is the priestly service of the International Schoenstatt Movement. Together with this movement we work towards the moral and religious renewal of society and the mission of the Church. We have about 300 ordained members in 20 nations.

Around the world, our apostolate includes parish and diocesan work, missions and schools. But our main task is always the priestly inspiration and guidance of the Schoenstatt Movement. Because of this, we center our work around our Schoenstatt Shrines and centers: leading retreats, doing youth work, guiding the individuals and branch communities of the Schoenstatt Movement.

Our Community in Austin, Texas is very young. We came to Austin in 2005 and since then we have been working mainly to develop the Movement in Central Texas as well as serving the local Church in different capacities. Our house community is formed by Fr. Christian Christensen, Fr. Jonathan Niehaus and Fr. Jesus Ferras.