General Superiors

Returning to the Simplicity of Bethlehem: Christmas Message from the Superior General

The Superior General’s 2026 Christmas message calls the Congregation to renew hope and joy by returning to the simplicity of Bethlehem. He recalls that God heals a fragmented world by entering human life with humility and tenderness, and invites Claretians, in the...

“Connected Faith: Living Prayer in the Digital Age”: USG 104ᵗʰ Assembly 

Rome, Italy. From 26 to 28 November 2025, the 104ᵗʰ Assembly of the Union of Superiors General gathered in Rome and Sacrofano under the theme “Connected Faith: Living Prayer in the Digital Age.” Over the course of three days, Superiors General explored how prayer,...

A Message of Hope and Renewal from the Superior General on the Feast of St. Anthony Mary Claret

On the occasion of the Feast of St. Anthony Mary Claret, Fr. Mathew Vattamattam, CMF, Superior General, shares an inspiring message for this Jubilee Year. He invites us to rediscover Claret as a pilgrim of hope and artisan of peace, and to renew our mission to nurture...

Claretians Urged to Embrace Pilgrim Identity on 176th Foundation Anniversary: Message from the Superior General

Marking the 176th anniversary of the Claretian Congregation, Superior General Fr. Mathew Vattamattam, CMF, delivered a message, aligning the celebration with the Church’s Jubilee Year. Reflecting on the founding moment in 1849, he recalled how St. Anthony Mary Claret...