Founders

Claret, a Pilgrim of Hope: Claretians in Rome Celebrate Their Founder’s Legacy

Rome, Italy. On the evening of 24 October 2025, the Claretian Family in Rome, together with parishioners and friends, gathered joyfully at the Basilica del Sacro Cuore di Maria to celebrate the solemnity of St. Anthony Mary Claret, founder of the Missionary Sons of...

Walks of Claret – A Pilgrimage Through Claret’s Rome

Saint Anthony Mary Claret visited Rome three times during his lifetime. His first visit was in 1839, when he presented himself to the Congregation of Propaganda Fide, offering to be sent anywhere in the world. He returned in 1865 to consult the Holy Father regarding...

“Claret, A Giant Spirit”: 75th Anniversary of the Canonization

In this year 2025, the Claretian Missionaries joyfully celebrate the 75th anniversary of the canonization of our Founder, Saint Anthony Mary Claret, declared a saint by Pope Pius XII on May 7, 1950. He was recognized as a “giant in spirit” for his life fully dedicated...

Celebrating Claret: a mystic, prayerful, and faithful servant of God

Rome, Italy. On October 24, 2024, the Claretian Family gathered at the Basilica del Sacro Cuore Immacolato di Maria in Rome to celebrate the Feast of St. Anthony Maria Claret, our founder, a mystic, prayerful, and faithful servant of God. This special Mass, presided...