ASCLA West

Mannar, Sri Lanka. On April 20, 2023, Most Rev. Emmanuel Fernando, Bishop of Mannar ordained six Claretian Deacons of St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation at St. Sebastian's Cathedral in Mannar, Sri Lanka. The six deacons ordained priests are Frs. Anthony Desmond...

Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation took over a new mission parish in the Diocese of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka on April 16, 2023. Most Rev. Norbert Marshall Andradi, OMI, Bishop of the Diocese, presided over the handing over of the Our Lady...

Nochiodaipatty, India. Quinquennium priests from Chennai Province came together for a two-day seminar addressing the challenges and hopes of religious life. The ongoing formation took place on March 15 to 16, 2023, at Claretians-LIFE in Nochiodaipatty, Tamil Nadu, and...

China Bay, Sri Lanka. In a celebration of faith, community, and youth empowerment, the "Claret Way" youth gathering for 2023 was recently held from March 11-12, 2023, at St. Anthony’s Church in China Bay, Sri Lanka. The event was attended by 48 young people from five...