Anniversaries

From a Spark to a Fire Burning Unceasingly

To celebrate the Jubilee Year, the 175th anniversary of the founding of the Congregation of Missionaries Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Claretians), the Jubilee Commission, in collaboration with Claretian Spirituality Center (CESC) and iClaret, has produced...

Pope Francis Commends Claretian Missionaries on their 175th Jubilee Anniversary

Rome, Italy. In a heartfelt letter dated July 8, 2023, Pope Francis extended his warmest congratulations to the Superior General of the Claretian Missionaries, Mathew Vattamattam, CMF, as the congregation embarks on a momentous celebration commemorating the 174th...

The Claretian Jubilee Year Has Begun! 175 Years of Spreading the Flame of the Spirit

Rome, Italy. On July 1, 2023, a significant ceremony took place at the Chapel of the General Curia in Rome, inaugurating the Claretian Jubilee Year, the 175 years of spreading the flame of the Spirit, 175 years of its foundation. Fr. Mathew Vattamattam, CMF, the...

100 Years of Claretian Presence in the Dominican Republic (1923-2023)

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The Claretian Missionaries of Antillas celebrated with great fervor the centenary (1923-2023) of their presence in the Dominican Republic, from February 28 to March 5, 2023. During this week of celebrations, a series of commemorative...