Rome, Italy: The Superior General writes to the Congregation with joy as they approach the feast of Saint Anthony Mary Claret on October 24, marking the closing of the Jubilee Year for the 175th anniversary of Claret’s presence in the Canary Islands. He urges reflection on Claret’s life, emphasizing his missionary passion and commitment to community life. The letter encourages the brothers to ask themselves if their communities reflect the same fire for mission that Claret embodied. He calls for reading Claret’s life, sharing their mission, and strengthening community bonds, all inspired by Claret’s example. The message ends with a call for prayer and renewal in spirit.
Rome, Italy. From 26 to 28 November 2025, the 104ᵗʰ Assembly of the Union of Superiors General gathered in Rome and Sacrofano under the theme “Connected Faith: Living Prayer in the Digital Age.” Over the course of three days, Superiors General explored how prayer,...
On the occasion of the Feast of St. Anthony Mary Claret, Fr. Mathew Vattamattam, CMF, Superior General, shares an inspiring message for this Jubilee Year. He invites us to rediscover Claret as a pilgrim of hope and artisan of peace, and to renew our mission to nurture...
Marking the 176th anniversary of the Claretian Congregation, Superior General Fr. Mathew Vattamattam, CMF, delivered a message, aligning the celebration with the Church’s Jubilee Year. Reflecting on the founding moment in 1849, he recalled how St. Anthony Mary Claret...