St. Joseph Vaz

Eight Claretian Deacons Ordained Priests in Sri Lanka

Mannar, Sri Lanka. Eight Claretian deacons were ordained priests on May 22, 2025, at St.  Sebastian’s Cathedral, Mannar, by Rt. Rev. Dr. Anthonippillai Gnanapragasam, Bishop of Mannar. Seven belong to the St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation (JVID), and one to...

New Claretian Presence-Mission in South Sudan

In line with the Congregation’s dream to go to the peripheries (QC 43), on the 8th of June 2024, on the Feast Day of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, a new Claretian presence was started in South Sudan, the youngest country in the world since its independence from Sudan...

Bridging Borders: Youth Camps in Cameroon and Sri Lanka Promote Unity and Spiritual Growth

In response to the general dream and vision of the Congregation, and to the specific dreams of the different organisms concerning youth animation and closeness to young people, the Congregation has not only encouraged the formation of youth movements, but has also...

Annual Assembly – 2024 : St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation

Kattuwa, Sri Lanka. The Independent Delegation of St Joseph Vaz celebrated its Annual Assembly from 8th to 12th April 2024 at St Claret Seminary, Kattuwa, Sri Lanka.  The opening day began in a reverent atmosphere with the inaugural Eucharistic Celebration...