Schoenstatt Pilgrim Mother Shrine

Welcome to Schoenstatt Pilgrim Mother Shrine, a hidden treasure in the stunning Tijuquinhas, in Biguaçu. This place of pilgrimage and faith is truly extraordinary, and is open to welcome visitors on Sundays and during the exciting state meetings of the Schoenstatt Movement that take place here.

The Beginning of a Dream

The journey towards the construction of the Sanctuary of the Pilgrim Mother in Biguaçu began on September 5, 2015, when the Schoenstatt Movement received the generous donation of land that included two houses and a chapel. The main objective of this donation was to create a Shrine dedicated to the Thrice Admirable Mother of Schoenstatt.

A Story of Solidarity and Growth

Between 2016 and 2017, we witnessed a remarkable effort when a solidarity campaign was launched to acquire land adjacent to what had been donated in 2015. This expansion was necessary due to the growing number of pilgrims participating in the state meetings of the Schoenstatt Movement. Today, our events are held in a temporary tent that can comfortably accommodate 500 people, with sanitary facilities and a complete food area, equipped with a pantry and kitchen.

The Construction of the Dreamed Sanctuary

In recent years, the Schoenstatt Movement has dedicated itself to various solidarity actions, including friends, bingo, and colonial cafes, to raise the necessary resources for the construction of the long-awaited Sanctuary of the Pilgrim Mother in Biguaçu. This sanctuary will be a historic landmark, being the first in the state of Santa Catarina, and has already attracted pilgrims from all regions of Brazil and Latin America, mainly Argentina.

The Spiritual Value of Sanctuaries

It is essential to understand that, although there are more than 200 Schoenstatt Branch Sanctuaries around the world, their importance does not lie in quantity, but in the spiritual richness and life that flourishes around each of them. Each Sanctuary is a training school for the “new man” and is a place where the Mother of God brings about transformations in society. From them, thousands of Home Sanctuaries are blessed, and millions of Heart Sanctuaries are sent to make the world a better place.

Explore and Enjoy

While we eagerly await the new structures of the Schoenstatt Pilgrim Mother Shrine, we invite you to explore all the facilities in the current space, including the Sanctuary, which already has the altar that will be moved to the new location, located in the main house. Don't forget to contemplate the panoramic view and recharge your spirit with the energy and peace of this special place! Come be part of this spiritual journey with us at the Sanctuary of the Pilgrim Mother in Biguaçu.

Distance from Florianopolis: 32.7km