Vavuniya, Sri Lanka. Recently there was a visit to VAROD (Vanni Rehabilitation Organization for the Differently-abled) by the Disability Sports and Recreation group from Australia during which there was good interaction between the visiting team (13 members) and the VAROD beneficiaries. The day’s programs included a basketball match, distribution of 20 wheelchairs to VAROD beneficiaries, awarding of livelihood assistance to some beneficiaries, and the enjoyment of delicious Sri Lankan dishes.
VAROD is a ministry by the Claretians of the Dependent Delegation of Sri Lanka.
Umsning, India. On the evening of May 31, 2025, the Claretian Missionaries of the Northeast India Province gathered at St. Claret Seminary, Umsning, to celebrate a deeply moving moment of religious commitment through perpetual, first, and renewed professions. Presided...
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....
Mannar, Sri Lanka. Eight Claretian deacons were ordained priests on May 22, 2025, at St. Sebastian’s Cathedral, Mannar, by Rt. Rev. Dr. Anthonippillai Gnanapragasam, Bishop of Mannar. Seven belong to the St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation (JVID), and one to...
