St. Joseph Vaz

New Claretian Presence-Mission in South Sudan

In line with the Congregation’s dream to go to the peripheries (QC 43), on the 8th of June 2024, on the Feast Day of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, a new Claretian presence was started in South Sudan, the youngest country in the world since its independence from Sudan...

Bridging Borders: Youth Camps in Cameroon and Sri Lanka Promote Unity and Spiritual Growth

In response to the general dream and vision of the Congregation, and to the specific dreams of the different organisms concerning youth animation and closeness to young people, the Congregation has not only encouraged the formation of youth movements, but has also...

Annual Assembly – 2024 : St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation

Kattuwa, Sri Lanka. The Independent Delegation of St Joseph Vaz celebrated its Annual Assembly from 8th to 12th April 2024 at St Claret Seminary, Kattuwa, Sri Lanka. The opening day began in a reverent atmosphere with the inaugural Eucharistic Celebration...

ASCLA West Quinquennium 2023

69 young Claretian Missionaries from India and Sri Lanka participated in the Quinquennium on December 1 to 5, 2023, at Divya Darshan Renewal Centre in Kolkata.

Bridging Borders: Youth Camps in Cameroon and Sri Lanka Promote Unity and Spiritual Growth

Apr 19, 2024 | Youth & Vocations Ministry, Cameroun, St. Joseph Vaz

In response to the general dream and vision of the Congregation, and to the specific dreams of the different organisms...

Annual Assembly – 2024 : St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation

Apr 16, 2024 | St. Joseph Vaz

Kattuwa, Sri Lanka. The Independent Delegation of St Joseph Vaz celebrated its Annual Assembly from 8th to 12th April...

ASCLA West Quinquennium 2023

Dec 9, 2023 | ASCLA West, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Northeast India, Ongoing Formation, St. Joseph Vaz, St. Thomas

Kolkata, India. The Quinquennium for the young Claretian Missionaries of the Western Conference of the Claretian...

Empowering Claretian Leaders: Discerning Leadership Workshop in ASCLA West Conference

Oct 9, 2023 | St. Joseph Vaz, Discerning Leadership Workshop

Negombo, Sri Lanka. The Claretians of Sri Lanka and India (ASCLA West Conference) gathered for a transformative...

Faithful Commitment: Religious Professions Across Claretian Organisms

Sep 12, 2023 | Professions, East Nigeria, Padre Xifre, St. Joseph Vaz

Kattuwa, Sri Lanka. In a joyous and spiritually significant celebration on September 8, 2023, the Feast of the...

Perpetual Profession and Annual Assembly in St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation, Sri Lanka

Jul 29, 2023 | St. Joseph Vaz, Professions

Negombo, Sri Lanka. The Claretians of St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation in Sri Lanka rejoiced in a momentous...

Claretian Priestly Ordination in Sri Lanka: Commitment and Mission

May 2, 2023 | Ordinations, St. Joseph Vaz

Mannar, Sri Lanka. On April 20, 2023, Most Rev. Emmanuel Fernando, Bishop of Mannar ordained six Claretian Deacons of...

New Mission Parish in the Diocese of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka

Apr 20, 2023 | St. Joseph Vaz

Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation took over a new mission parish in the Diocese of...

Claret Way Gathering in Sri Lanka: Empowering Young People and A Celebration of Faith

Mar 15, 2023 | Youth & Vocations Ministry, St. Joseph Vaz

China Bay, Sri Lanka. In a celebration of faith, community, and youth empowerment, the "Claret Way" youth gathering...

Visit of The General Econome and Extraordinary Assembly in Sri Lanka

Nov 17, 2022 | St. Joseph Vaz

An Extraordinary Assembly in St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation – Sri Lanka took place on the 15th and 16th...

The Start of a Serious Commitment

Sep 9, 2022 | Cameroun, Novitiate, Professions, St. Joseph Vaz

Negombo, Sri Lanka. For two days, the Congregation in Sri Lanka witnessed the start of a serious commitment of...

Peaceful Coexistence Among Diversity: A Day with Two Monks at Casa Claret

Aug 11, 2022 | St. Joseph Vaz, Novitiate

Kurunegala, Sri Lanka. We dream of a Congregation committed to universal brotherhood (Fratelli tutti), justice, peace,...

New Government of St. Joseph Vaz 2022 – 2025

Jul 16, 2022 | St. Joseph Vaz

Negombo, Sri Lanka. On July 16, 2022, the 173rd anniversary of the foundation of the Claretian Congregation, Fr....

Brothers in Community, Vanguards in Mission

Jul 14, 2022 | St. Joseph Vaz

Negombo, Sri Lanka. Despite the crisis and unrest in Sri Lanka that we see on social media and television, audacious...

Pastoral Visit of Bro. Carlos Verga, CMF, to St. Joseph Vaz

Jul 12, 2022 | St. Joseph Vaz, Youth & Vocations Ministry

Colombo, Sri Lanka. Bro. Carlos Verga, CMF arrived in Sri Lanka on July 4, 2022, ahead of the scheduled Delegation...

Youth Program at Claret Nivas Kandy

May 22, 2022 | St. Joseph Vaz, Youth & Vocations Ministry

Kandy, Sri Lanka. Claret Nivas in Kandy happily received ninety youth in their house on May 22, 2022, as it celebrates...

Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch

May 19, 2022 | Ongoing Formation, St. Joseph Vaz

Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. The Claretian Missionaries of St. Joseph Vaz in Sri Lanka, as part of its ongoing program for...

New Claretian Parish in the Diocese of Galle

Feb 28, 2022 | Parish Ministry, St. Joseph Vaz

Enselwatte, Sri Lanka. The Selvakanda quasi-parish, administered by the Claretian Missionaries since February 2020,...

Three New Claretians Priests to Serve the Faithful of Sri Lanka

Feb 19, 2022 | Ordinations, St. Joseph Vaz

Jaffna, Sri Lanka. The 16th of February 2022 was a day of blessing for St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation as she...

Diaconate Ordination in Sri Lanka

Sep 21, 2021 | Noticeboard, Ordinations, St. Joseph Vaz

Kandy, Sri Lanka. Students Kirubanantharajah Annroy Aravinth CMF and Thevapalan Patrick Johnson CMF, from St. Joseph...

Celebration of Religious Commitment in Sri Lanka

Sep 20, 2021 | Professions, St. Charles Lwanga, St. Joseph Vaz

Kandy, Sri Lanka. On September 8th, on the feast day of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, eight students from...

New novices in the Independent Delegation of St. Joseph Vaz

Sep 19, 2021 | Formation, Noticeboard, Novitiate, St. Joseph Vaz

Sri Lanka. On the 7th of September 2021 The postulants namely Mariathasa Ajeethkumar, Sathiyaseelan Antony Jeyaraj,...

A NEW PRIEST TO ST. JOSEPH VAZ INDEPENDENT DELEGATION – SRI LANKA

Apr 17, 2021 | ASCLA West, Ordinations, St. Joseph Vaz

Colombo, Sri Lanka. Deacon Iresh Nimarshana Fernando, CMF, was ordained a priest by Rt. Rev. Dr. Harold Anthony...

Inauguration of the First Assembly of the Independent Delegation St. Joseph Vaz

Apr 7, 2021 | ASCLA West, St. Joseph Vaz

Negombo, Sri Lanka. The Independent Delegation of St. Joseph Vaz is holding its General Assembly from April 6-9, 2021...

Formation Program for New Major Superiors CMF Concludes

Mar 2, 2021 | Antillas, Bangalore, Cameroun, Colombia - Venezuela, Colombia Oriental - Ecuador, Congo, Fr. Rhoel Gallardo, General Government, Indonesia - Timor Leste, Kolkata, Korea, Mãe da África, St. Charles Lwanga, St. Joseph Vaz

Rome, Italy. On March 1, the Formation Program for New Major Superiors of our Congregation and for those who, although...

Ordination of Iresh Nimarshana Fernando and Abraham Joharasa Donald Christy, CMFF and Renewal of Vows in St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation

Sep 15, 2020 | Ordinations, Professions, St. Joseph Vaz

Kandy, Sri Lanka. The Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary was a joyous celebration at Claret Nivas,...

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