During the 5th Provincial Chapter of St. Thomas Province of Claretian missionaries being held from 7th to 12th December, 2022, a new Provincial Government is elected. New Major Superior is Fr. Siby Njavallikunnel, Fr. Thomas Paingottu (Vicar Provincial, Consulter & Prefect of Formation and Vocation), Fr. Dominic Koottiyaniyil (Consulter & Prefect of Apostolate & Spirituality, Fr. Thomas Vechoor Consulter & Prefect of Economy, Fr. Martin Vthayathil Consulter & Prefect of Youth Ministry, Bible Apostolate and Communication.
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...
