Colombia. During the last ten days of August, our communities in Barranquilla, Medellín and Cali (Colombia West) held brainstorming sessions on vocational ministry.
Organized by the vocational ministry team of the province, the event was intended for male and female religious, priests and lay people, who are already engaged in fostering vocations, for the purpose of sharing information and encouraging one another. The gathering marked the beginning a Vocational Year, to run in tandem with the celebration of the bicentennial of the birth of Fr. Claret. Fr. Juan Carlos Martos, secretary general for vocational ministry, was responsible for the program.
All the sessions attracted a large number of participants, very concerned and enthusiastic about this field of ministry that continues to present serious challenges. Of course, the outcome is in the hands of the Lord, who must draw to himself all those chosen. We pray that he will continue to bless us with many vocations, who will keep alive in the world the missionary charism of our Founder.
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,...
