Madrid, Spain. 15,000 youth from all over Europe and other continents gathered together in Madrid for the 41st European Meeting organized and led by the Community of Taizé from 28 December to 1 January 2019. Our parish, the Nuestra Sra del Espino was one of the parishes who received the pilgrims. They have not just participated in the personal, communal prayers but also lived with foster families and volunteers from different parishes in Madrid. They have lived and discovered the presence of God through workshops and common prayers. They also celebrated together the New Year in a different way.
Fukuoka, Japan. Young Catholics from Japan, Macau, and Taiwan gathered at the Fukuoka Catholic Seminary from 21–25 August 2026 for the East Asia Delegation Claret Way. Guided by the theme, “Rooted in Christ’s Love, We Rise with Courage,” the five-day encounter brought...
Ilaro, Nigeria. From August 6 to 9, 2026, the Claretian Missionaries, Independent Delegation of West Nigeria, held the 2026 Claretian Youth Rally at Yewa Egbado College in Ilaro, Ogun State. Young people from various apostolates gathered for four days of prayer,...
Kazhakootam, Kerala, INDIA. The sacred relics of St. John Paul II and St. Carlo Acutis were solemnly enshrined at Liat Catholic Centre, Kazhakootam, Kerala – St. Thomas Province, on the evening of August 15, 2026. The installation was led by Fr. Martin Vitayathil,...
