In a world marked by war and division, the Easter Message 2026 of the Superior General, Fr. Mathew Vattamattam, CMF,...
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Message for Memorial of the Claretian Martyrs
“From Mary, they learned their fiat.” Remembering the Claretian Martyrs on February 1st, we glimpse lives shaped not...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary – Message from the Superior General
Fr. Mathew Vattamattam, CMF, invites us to draw strength from Mary’s Heart—a symbol of deep faith, inner freedom, and...
Habemus Papam
Dear brothers, Habemus Papam! With the whole Church, we lift our hearts in thanksgiving to the Lord for the gift of...
Touched by a Shepherd’s Heart: My Personal Encounters with Pope Francis – Fr Mathew, CMF
From surprise phone calls to whispered prayers in difficult times, Fr Mathew Vattamattam, CMF reveals the untold...
In Memory of the Holy Father, Pope Francis
Dear brothers, As we ponder the sorrowful news of today, our hearts are lifted to contemplate the wondrous ways of...
Message of the Superior General after the Intensive Sessions of March
Rome, Italy. Following the March intensive council meeting, Fr. Mathew Vattamattam, CMF, Superior General, has shared...
Claretian Celebration of the Jubilee 2025: Message of Father General
As the Church continues the Jubilee celebration that began last year, on the occasion of the Feast of the Chair of...
“Embrace Christ as “the door” to God’s love”: Message of Father General on Christmas
Rome, Italy. The Superior General's Christmas message for 2024 encourages the congregation to approach Christmas as...
A Call to Renew Our Missionary Spirit: Message Of The Superior General on the Feast of Saint Anthony Mary Claret
Rome, Italy: The Superior General writes to the Congregation with joy as they approach the feast of Saint Anthony Mary...
Message of the Superior General on the Feast of the Foundation of our Congregation
Dear Claretians and brothers and sisters of the Claretian family, On this day as we conclude the jubilee of 175 years...
Message of The Superior General, Feast of The Heart of Mary
Beloved brothers, dear friends, The feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in the context of the 175th anniversary of...
The Lord is risen! Hallelujah : Easter Message Of The Superior General
Let us welcome the Easter of 2024 with the spirit of the Claretian Jubilee year that we are now celebrating. The theme...
Christmas Message 2023
Dear brothers, I wish you all a very joyful Christmas! The celebration of the birth of Jesus at Christmas this year is...
Message for the Feast of St. Anthony Mary Claret 2023
Dear brothers, Wish you all a joyful celebration of the feast of our Founder! As we celebrate this feast in the...
“Reviving the Original Spirit”: Announcement Letter on the 175th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Congregation
Rome, Italy. The Superior General of the Claretian Missionaries recently released an announcement letter on May 31,...
Weaving a Missionary Life within God’s Project for Humanity: Reflections on the Synodal Path
The General Superior of the Claretian Missionaries, Fr. Mathew Vattammattam, CMF, released a circular letter dated...
Interview with Cardinal Aquilino Bocos, CMF: An analysis of Pope Francis’ pontificate
The former General Superior of the Claretian Missionaries, Cardinal Aquilino Bocos, CMF, granted an interview to the...
Three Processes of Transformation in the Life and Mission of the Congregation
Message of Fr. Mathew Vattamattam, cmf, Superior General to the Congregation of Missionaries Sons of the Immaculate...
Christmas Message of Fr. Mathew Vattamattam, Superior General
Dear brothers and sisters of the Claretian Family, Christmas of 2022 arrives with new hopes amidst many challenges of...
The Message of the Superior General on the Feast of St Anthony Mary Claret 2022
Dear brothers: Wish you a joyful celebration of the feast of our Founder! Since the XXVI General Chapter, we have been...
Invitation of Father General to the Congregation
Dear brothers, We are getting ready for an important congregational event, which I consider significant after the last...
Message of Father General on the Bicentenary of the Birth of Fr. Jaime Clotet, C.M.F.
Dear brothers, Today we celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of Fr. Jaime Clotet, the cofounder of our beloved...
MESSAGE ON THE FOUNDATION DAY, JULY 16, 2022
Download and read the complete message of Fr. Mathew Vattamattam, CMF, General Superior, on the Foundation Day...
Message on the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary 2022
Dear brothers, The Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is the feast of our charismatic identity in the church. On,...
Remembering Most Rev. Fr. MARTIN ALSINA, CMF, on the Centenary of his death (March 2, 1922)
In remembering Reverend Fr. Martin Alsina 100 years after his death, it is not a question here of recalling the...
Easter Message 2022
Dear brothers, We are approaching the peak period of the liturgical year when we celebrate the deepest mysteries of...
Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Roma, 23 March 2022 Dear brothers, It is disheartening to see humanity bleeding terribly on the surface of our planet...
WITH A HEART TOWARDS GOD
Gustavo Alonso and José Rovira cmff conversing among brothers. The Province of San José del Sur and the Centre of...
Message from the Superior General on the feast of St. Anthony Mary Claret
Dear brothers, Wish you a joyful celebration of the feast of our Founder, St. Anthony Mary Claret. Though the global...
“Querida Congregación”, Be Rooted in Christ and Audacious in Mission!
Dear brothers, After the conclusion of the XXVI General Chapter, the delegates are back to their communities with joy...
XXVI GC: Rooted and audacious to govern, humble and blessed to serve (August 30, 2021)
Nemi, Italy. August 30, 2021. A joyful and singular day. The chapter community continues its journey. A chapter can be...
XXVI GC. Fr. Mathew Vattamattam CMF, re-elected Superior General
During the morning session of this Monday, August 30, 2021, the Chapter re-elected Fr. Mathew Vattamattam CMF, as...
Pope Francis receives “Claret”, the film
Rome, Italy. The film "Claret" about the Father and Founder of our Congregation will be premiered on June 24, 2021, at...
Remembering Fr. Gustavo Alonso, CMF – X Superior General of the Congregation
Rome, Italy. Our dear brother Fr. Gustavo Alonso, CMF has reached the edge of life and we remain hopeful that he has...