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.
Kerala, India. The St. Thomas Province of the Claretian Missionaries rejoiced in May 2025 as three deacons were ordained to the priesthood in grace-filled celebrations across Kerala. Dn. George (Tojit) Pallipurathu, CMF, was ordained on 5 May at St. Antony’s Church,...
Tewatta, Sri Lanka. A renewal program for the Claretian Missionaries aged 55-60 of the ASCLA West region commenced at Tewatta Retreat House. This five-day program, running from February 17 to 21, 2025, aimed at fostering spiritual rejuvenation and reinforcing the...
Pandua, India. The Third Delegation Assembly of the Kolkata Independent Delegation was held from February 18-23, 2025, at the Holy Cross Retreat Center, Pandua. Under the theme "Mystics Enflamed in Mission," the assembly focused on evaluating the past three years,...
