ASCLA West

Karukutty, India. In the joyous Easter Season of 2023, the St. Thomas Province celebrated the ordination of five deacons to the Holy Order of Priesthood. The ordination ceremonies were held in their respective home parishes, and were attended by conferrers, relatives,...

Mannar, Sri Lanka. On April 20, 2023, Most Rev. Emmanuel Fernando, Bishop of Mannar ordained six Claretian Deacons of St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation at St. Sebastian's Cathedral in Mannar, Sri Lanka. The six deacons ordained priests are Frs. Anthony Desmond...

Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation took over a new mission parish in the Diocese of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka on April 16, 2023. Most Rev. Norbert Marshall Andradi, OMI, Bishop of the Diocese, presided over the handing over of the Our Lady...

Nochiodaipatty, India. Quinquennium priests from Chennai Province came together for a two-day seminar addressing the challenges and hopes of religious life. The ongoing formation took place on March 15 to 16, 2023, at Claretians-LIFE in Nochiodaipatty, Tamil Nadu, and...