Bengaluru, India. The Claretian Vocation Day was joyfully celebrated by the Claretians from 29 to 31 May 2025, highlighting jubilarians, new vocations, and religious professions.
On 29 May, the Province of Bangalore honoured its jubilarians at the Provincial Curia. Four members marked 50 years of profession, four celebrated 25 years, and two commemorated 25 years of priesthood. A solemn Eucharist and fellowship meal crowned the event.
The following day, 27 Postulants from five Indian Major Organisms began their Novitiate at Claret Bhavan. Fr. Sabu Koottarappallil, CMF, Provincial Superior, accepted their promises and entrusted them to Fr. Mariadoss, CMF, the Novice Master.
On 31 May, the Feast of the Visitation, two novices made their First Profession and 12 students renewed their vows at the Novitiate House in Carmelaram. The celebration, led by the Provincial, gathered many religious, priests, family, and friends.
