Rome. The General Government and those of us entrusted with the mission of information wish the whole Congregation and those who share in the missionary ideals of St. Anthony Mary Claret a joyful feast of the Father Founder.
In the box located on this page is the October Letter on the 150th Anniversary of the Eucharistic Grace from Father General for this occasion. Photo: Fr. General and Fr. Gonzalo Fernández during their presentation on the state of the Congregation to the Claretians of Rome, gathered at the Banchi Vecchi community in the afternoon of the 23rd of October.
Rome, Italy. From September 7 to 14, 2025, 63 Claretians gathered at the Fraterna Domus retreat house for the World Meeting of Claretian Brothers. They reflected on the identity, mission, and future of this vocation within the Congregation. The gathering brought...
Vatican City. Fr. James Patteril, CMF, was named Second Bishop of the Syro-Malabar Diocese of Belthangady, India, today, August 28, 2025. He is the son of Mr. Abraham Patteril and Mrs. Rosamma Patteril, born in Mangalore, Karnataka, India, on July 27, 1963....
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...