Krzydlina Mała, Poland. From April 22 to 25, 2025, the Claretian Missionaries of the Province of Poland gathered at...
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Touched by a Shepherd’s Heart: My Personal Encounters with Pope Francis – Fr Mathew, CMF
From surprise phone calls to whispered prayers in difficult times, Fr Mathew Vattamattam, CMF reveals the untold...
In Memory of the Holy Father, Pope Francis
Dear brothers, As we ponder the sorrowful news of today, our hearts are lifted to contemplate the wondrous ways of...
New Government for the Delegation of Korea
We joyfully announce the new government of the Claretian Delegation of Korea, appointed on April 24, 2025: Major...
South Korea Delegation in Assembly
Nampyeong, South Korea. The Sixth Assembly of the Independent Delegation of South Korea was held from April 21 to 26,...
REAPING THE FRUITS OF THE SPIRITUALITY CONGRESS
The General Commission of the Spirituality Congress, eight months after the celebration of the Congress, met at the...
Message of the Superior General after the Intensive Sessions of March
Rome, Italy. Following the March intensive council meeting, Fr. Mathew Vattamattam, CMF, Superior General, has shared...
Sanyasa Institute holds its 23rd Convocation
Bengaluru, India. The Institute of Consecrated Life – Sanyasa (ICLS) held its 23rd Convocation on March 29, 2025, in a...
FR. NICETO MARTÍN PABLO, CMF
September 07, 1930 – April 14, 2025 (Santiago Province / Provincia de...
FR. OMAR COTO FERNÁNDEZ, CMF
Junio 20, 1963 – April 08, 2025 (Province of Centroamerica / Provincia de...
Urgent Call for Solidarity: Help Flood Victims in Bahía Blanca
The Claretians launch an urgent appeal for solidarity as devastating floods hit Bahía Blanca, Argentina. Families have...
Changes in Personnel at the General Curia
Rome, Italy. The General Government of the Claretian Missionaries announces changes in personnel at the General Curia,...
Claretians Advocate for Justice and Inclusion at the United Nations
New York, USA. The Claretian Missionaries, through Fondazione PROCLADE Internazionale-onlus, participated in the 63rd...
FR. ANTONIO MARCIAL GARCÍA GONZÁLEZ, CMF
September 28, 1936 – April 1, 2025 (Santiago Province / Provincia de Santiago)
Claretian Missionaries in Africa Unite in Prayer for Peace
On March 25, 2025, the Claretian Missionaries of Africa gathered in spiritual communion to pray for peace across the...
Claretians Around the World Unite for Earth Hour 2025
On March 22, 2025, at 8:30 PM local time, Claretian communities around the world joined millions of people in...
Communion and Reflection: Meeting of Superiors of the Peru-Bolivia Province
Lima, Peru. From March 20 to 21, 2025, the meeting of superiors of the Peru-Bolivia Province took place, providing a...
JPIC as a Way of Life: Claretian Family Workshop
On March 22, the Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) Commission of the Claretian Family organized an...
General Government Holds Online Meeting With Major Superiors
In a significant online meeting, the General Government convened with the Major Superiors of the Congregation on...
St Jean Paul II, New Independent Delegation
After a long process of discernment and consultation, the request of the Major Superior of Polska, Fr. Piotr Beza, for...
Canonical Erection of the Ave Maria Province
On March 25, 2025, Fr. Mathew Vattamattam, CMF, Superior General of the Claretian Missionaries, signed the decree that...
FR. FRANCIS UKAEGBU IHEANACHO, CMF
December 26, 1953 – March 21, 2025 (Province of East Nigeria / Provincia de East...
Celebrating the Feast of St. Joseph at the General Curia
Rome, Italy. On March 19, 2025, the Claretian community in Rome gathered at the General Curia to celebrate the Feast...
FR. JERÓNIMO DOS SANTOS TRIGO, CMF
May 24, 1952 – March 15, 2025 (Province of Fatima / Provincia de Fatima)
FR. CHRYSANTHUS OGBOZO, CMF
October 25, 1961 – March 13, 2025 (Province of East Nigeria / Provincia de East...
Claretian Voices Call for a Revision of International Debt
Responding to an appeal described as "urgent" by Pope Francis in the bull of convocation for the Jubilee, several...
FR. BERNARDO TORIBIO BLANCO, CMF
November 20, 1927 – March 10, 2025 (Province of Fr. Rhoel Gallardo /...
Indonesia-Timor Leste Delegation soon to be Ave Maria Province
All hail the All hail the mission in the Independent Delegation of Indonesia-Timor Leste. On March 7, 2025, the...
FR. LUIS VIEJO DÍAZ, CMF
March 15, 1947 – March 10, 2025 (Province of Centroamerica / Provincia de...
Perpetual Professions and Priestly Ordinations – February 2025
We congratulate our Claretian brothers who, in February 2025, celebrated their final profession and priestly...
General Government Reflects on Dignitas Infinita
Naples, Italy. The General Government took a few days of reflection before its intensive sessions in March. They...
THE SUPERIORS OF THE CONFERENCE OF CLARETIANS IN AFRICA (ACLA) GATHER IN CÔTE D’IVOIRE FOR THEIR ORDINARY ASSEMBLY
Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire. The Ordinary Assembly of the Superiors of the Organisms and Missions of the Claretian...
ASCLA West Claretians (55-60 Years) Embrace Spiritual Renewal for a Stronger Mission
Tewatta, Sri Lanka. A renewal program for the Claretian Missionaries aged 55-60 of the ASCLA West region commenced at...
Meeting of Superiors and Economes in the Claretian Province of Mexico
Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico. From February 18 to 21, 2025, the meeting of Superiors and Economes of the Claretian...
Former Students Restore Claretian Seminary for 100th Anniversary
Dominguez Hills, California. Former students of Dominguez Memorial Seminary have come together to renovate their alma...
Kolkata Delegation Holds Third Ordinary Assembly
Pandua, India. The Third Delegation Assembly of the Kolkata Independent Delegation was held from February 18-23, 2025,...
Third Ordinary Assembly of the Padre Xifré Delegation
Mongomo, Equatorial Guinea. From February 16 to 21, 2025, the Claretian Missionaries of the Pade Xifré Delegation held...
Meeting of the Provincial Governments of Poland and Germany: Strengthening Claretian Collaboration
Mühlberg/Elbe, Germany. From February 17 to 19, 2025, the Provincial Governments of Poland and Germany gathered in the...
Claretian Celebration of the Jubilee 2025: Message of Father General
As the Church continues the Jubilee celebration that began last year, on the occasion of the Feast of the Chair of...