St. Joseph Vaz

Religious Professions and Jubilees Marked in Joyful Celebration in Sri Lanka

Negombo, Sri Lanka. The Claretians of the St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation gathered in gratitude and festivity on Monday, September 8, 2025, to mark a profound triple celebration: perpetual professions, first professions, and the renewal of vows. The day, which...

General Canonical Visitation and the Second Triennial Assembly – Joseph Vaz Delegation

Negombo, Sri Lanka. At the end of the 3-week-long General Canonical Visitation by the Superior General Fr. Mathew Vattamattam, CMF, the Claretian Missionaries of St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation (Sri Lanka–South Sudan) gathered for their Second Triennial Assembly...

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...