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.
Karumathur, India. The Family Apostolate of the Chennai Province continues to promote the wellbeing of families through pastoral care, awareness programmes, and marriage preparation. Recent initiatives in Karumathur and Virudhunagar focused on family wellbeing, mental...
Malakal, South Sudan. From 10 to 22 September 2026, Fr. Mathew Vattamattam, CMF, Superior General of the Claretian Missionaries, visits the Claretian mission in South Sudan for the first time. Fr. J.M. Joseph Jeyaseelan, CMF, Major Superior of the St. Joseph Vaz...
Bengaluru, India: The XI Provincial Chapter of the Province of Bangalore was convened from September 10 to 17, 2026 at Claret Nivas, Carmelaram, in Bengaluru. Presided over by Rev. Fr. Carlos Sánchez, CMF, General Prefect of Spirituality and Community Life, 45 members...
