Ordinations

Mannar, Sri Lanka. On April 20, 2023, Most Rev. Emmanuel Fernando, Bishop of Mannar ordained six Claretian Deacons of St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation at St. Sebastian's Cathedral in Mannar, Sri Lanka. The six deacons ordained priests are Frs. Anthony Desmond...

Two Claretians have been ordained deacons, respectively, in Russia and Macau. Both celebrations have taken place surrounded and accompanied by the community of the faithful where they are currently carrying out their mission. In a display of vitality and growth of the...

Valencia, Spain. In a joyous ceremony held on Saturday, 25 February 2023, the parish of Fuensanta in Valencia witnessed the ordination of a new Claretian Deacon, Rev. Carlos Puerto, CMF. This was a significant moment for the Claretians as no ordinations had taken...

Kurnool, India: Deacon Male Jojappa, CMF was ordained priest on 09 January 2023 by Most Rev. M. D. Prakasam, Bishop of Nellore, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Sunkeswari in the diocese of Kurnool, the native parish of Jojappa. It was a unique and joyful...