The Holy Father has appointed H.E. Mgr Simeon Okezuo Nwobi, C.M.F., Bishop of the Diocese of Ahiara (Nigeria) on 3 May...
Cardinals and Bishops
Msgr. Gustavo Manuel Larrazábal, CMF, New Bishop of Mar de Plata Diocese
Buenos Aires, Argentina. On December 13, 2023, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Monsignor José María Baliña,...
Interview with Cardinal Aquilino Bocos, CMF: An analysis of Pope Francis’ pontificate
The former General Superior of the Claretian Missionaries, Cardinal Aquilino Bocos, CMF, granted an interview to the...
Pope Francis appoints Fernando Prado Ayuso, CMF, new bishop of San Sebastian
Vatican City. The Holy See has made public in its 12:00 noon Bulletin of today, Monday, October 31, 2022, that Pope...
Mons. Gustavo Manuel Larrazábal, CMF, elected, consecrated, determined to Adore, Journey, and Accompany the People of God
Villa Krause, Argentina. On Saturday, June 18, 2022, at the UPCN Volleyball Stadium, Villa Krause, Province of San...
Rev. Father Gustavo Manuel Larrazábal, C.M.F. Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of San Juan de Cuyo
Vatican City. The Holy Father has appointed Rev. Fr. Gustavo Manuel Larrazábal, C.M.F., Rector of the Shrine of...
65 Years of Offering the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
Rome, Italy. José Cardinal Saraiva Martins, CMF, Prefect Emeritus of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints and...
Gold Medal for Civic Merit for Pere Casaldaliga for Fighting for the Indigenous Peoples and “Becoming one of them”
Barcelona, Spain. The late Claretian Bishop, Msgr. Pere Casaldàliga, CMF, received on January 27, 2022, a posthumous...
Pope Francis receives “Claret”, the film
Rome, Italy. The film "Claret" about the Father and Founder of our Congregation will be premiered on June 24, 2021, at...
Remembering Fr. Gustavo Alonso, CMF – X Superior General of the Congregation
Rome, Italy. Our dear brother Fr. Gustavo Alonso, CMF has reached the edge of life and we remain hopeful that he has...
Msgr. Luis Ángel de las Heras, CMF, Appointed Bishop of the Diocese of Leon
Leon, Spain. His Holiness, Pope Francis, appointed Msgr. Luis Ángel de las Heras, CMF, current Bishop of...
Dom Pedro Casaldaliga CMF, Once Barefoot on Red Soil, Now Barefoot Before his Creator
Batatais, Brazil. Dom Pedro Casaldàliga, CMF, a bishop who, in his struggle for the poor and indigenous communities,...
Msgr. Josep Maria Abella Batlle, C.M.F., Appointed New Bishop of Fukuoka (Japan)
Rome, Italy. On April 14, 2020, Pope Francis has appointed His Excellency, Msgr. Josep Maria Abella Batlle, C.M.F.,...
Msgr. Luis Ángel de las Heras Berzal, CMF, Elected President of the Episcopal Commission for the Consecrated Life of the Spanish Episcopal Conference
Madrid, Spain. In the session of the Plenary Assembly of the Spanish Episcopal Conference held on March 4, 2020, the...
Off We Go to the Amazon!
Iquitos, Peru. Msgr. Javier Travieso, CMF, Vicar Apostolic of San José del Amazonas, Peru, has been requesting the...
Golden Profession Anniversary of Msgr. Juan Matogo, CMF
Bata, Equatorial Guinea. On August 14, 2019, Msgr. Juan Matogo, CMF, Bishop of Bata, celebrated his 50th anniversary...
The Directors and Collaborators of Revista VIDA RELIGIOSA with Pope Francis
Domus Sanctae Marthae, Vatican City. On March 7, the directors and collaborators of our VIDA RELIGIOSA Magazine of...
Message of Father General for the Funeral of Fernando Cardinal Sebastian Aguilar, CMF
Together with the whole Congregation, I thank the Lord for the gift of His Eminence Cardinal Sebastian to the...
Presentation of The Book “The Strength of Vocation. The Consecrated Life Today”
Rome Italy. The presentation of the book "The Strength of Vocation. The Consecrated Life Today" which includes four...
Cardinal Bocos Takes Possession of His Titular Church in Rome
Rome, Italy. Cardinal Deacon Aquilino Bocos Merino, CMF, takes possession of his Titular Church in Rome yesterday, 26...
FUNERAL MASS FOR FERNANDO CARDENAL SEBASTIÁN AGUILAR, CMF
Malaga, Spain. On January 26, 2019, the Funeral Mass for the eternal rest of Fernando Cardinal Sebastián Aguilar, CMF...
Fernando Cardinal Sebastian Aguilar, CMF Dies at 89
Málaga, Spain. Fernando Cardinal Sebastián Aguilar, CMF died today, 24 January 2019 at the age of 89. Fernando...
The Synod 2018 Ended
Vatican City. The XV Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on Young People, the Faith, and Vocational...
A Recap of the First Week of the Synod of Bishops 2018
Rome, Italy. Its been five days since the XV Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on the Young People,...
Episcopal Ordination and Installation of Msgr. Josep Maria Abella, CMF as Auxiliary Bishop of Osaka Archdiocese
Osaka, Japan. At 11 am local time (4am in Rome) today, the 16th of July 2018, on the 169th anniversary of the...
Explanation of the Episcopal Coat of Arms of Bishop-elect Msgr. Josep Maria Abella, CMF
Osaka, Japan. At 11 am Tokyo time (4am in Rome) on Monday, 16th of July 2018, Bishop-elect Msgr. Josep Maria Abella...
North-East Youth Confers Peace Award on Catholic Bishop in Bauchi
Bauchi, Nigeria. The Northeast Youth Council of Nigeria (NEYCON) has conferred an award of Icon of Peace and Nation...
Thanksgiving Mass of His Eminence Aquilino Cardinal Bocos, CMF at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Rome
Rome, Italy. Today, at 10 am, at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Rome, His Eminence Aquilino...
Aquilino Cardinal Bocos Merino, CMF
St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City. On June 28, 2018, Pope Francis elevated our former Superior General, Msgr....
Elevation to Cardinal of Archbishop Aquilino Bocos Merino, CMF
St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City. Today, June 28, 2018 at 4pm local time during the Consistory at the St. Peter's...
Episcopal Ordination of Fr. Aquilino Bocos, CMF – Live Coverage
Fr. Aquilino Bocos Merino, CMF Titular Archbishop of the Diocese of Urusi June 16, at the Parroquia San Antonio María...
Rev. Fr. Josep Maria Abella Batlle, C.M.F. Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Osaka
Vatican City. The Holy Father appointed Auxiliary Bishops of the Archdiocese of Osaka (Japan) today: Rev. Fr. Josep...
Fr. Aquilino Bocos Merino, CMF Among the 14 Appointed New Cardinals
Vatican City. "I am pleased to announce that on June 29 I will hold a Consistory for the appointment of 14 new...
90 Years of Life, 50 Years of Presence in Brazil
São Félix da Araguaia, Brasil. On the 90th birthday of Msgr. Pedro Casaldaliga, CMF, guests from all Latin American...
Online Pedro Casaldáliga Library
Sao Felix do Araguaia, Brazil. On the occasion of the 90th birthday of Pedro Casaldáliga, Bishop emeritus of Sao Félix...
How a CLARETIAN bishop in Honduras lives the trait of being “a missionary with Spirit”?
I am a missionary “with” Spirit, not because I possess the Spirit, but because the Spirit possesses me. I am of the...
Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum
Roma. 13-03-13, 20:10 p.m. « Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum;habemus Papam:Eminentissimum ac Reverendissimum...
Apostolica Sedes vacans
Rome. On February 28th at 8:00pm the renouncement of His Holiness Benedict XVI from the Roman Pontificate began and...
Recognition for Cardinal Saraiva
Rome. In the last few months, Cardinal José Saraiva Martins, CMF, Prefect Emeritus of the Congregation for the Causes...