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Claretian Vocation Day, Jubilee and Professions in the Province of Bangalore

Bengaluru, India. The Claretian Vocation Day was joyfully celebrated by the Claretians from 29 to 31 May 2025, highlighting jubilarians, new vocations, and religious professions. On 29 May, the Province of Bangalore honoured its jubilarians at the Provincial Curia....

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...

St. Thomas Province Celebrates Jubilees, Assembly, and First Professions

Kuravilangad, India. Claret Bhavan, Kuravilangad, became a center of joy and thanksgiving as the Claretian community marked three significant events: Jubilee celebrations, the General Assembly of the St. Thomas Province, and the First Professions and Renewal of Vows....

Three New Claretian Priests Ordained in St. Thomas Province

Kerala, India. The St. Thomas Province of the Claretian Missionaries rejoiced in May 2025 as three deacons were ordained to the priesthood in grace-filled celebrations across Kerala. Dn. George (Tojit) Pallipurathu, CMF, was ordained on 5 May at St. Antony’s Church,...