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.
Kazhakootam, Kerala, INDIA. The sacred relics of St. John Paul II and St. Carlo Acutis were solemnly enshrined at Liat Catholic Centre, Kazhakootam, Kerala – St. Thomas Province, on the evening of August 15, 2026. The installation was led by Fr. Martin Vitayathil,...
Shillong, India. The ASCLA West Apostolate Meet 2026 was held in Shillong from July 29 to August 2, bringing together around 40 participants from the six Major Organisms of India and Sri Lanka. Guided by the theme, “Revisiting Claretian Apostolate in the Asian...
Kattuwa, Sri Lanka. The Annual Assembly of the St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation, Sri Lanka – South Sudan was held from 20 to 25 July 2026 at St. Claret Seminary, Kattuwa. Members of the Delegation gathered for a week of prayer, reflection, evaluation, and...