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....
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...
Fr. Mathew Vattamattam, CMF, invites us to draw strength from Mary’s Heart—a symbol of deep faith, inner freedom, and hope. In a world marked by conflict and change, we are called to live with humility, serve with love, and be signs of hope. Rooted in Christ and open...
