Nkué, Equatorial Guinea. From 5 to 10 July 2026, the Claretian Missionaries of Delegación Padre XIFRÉ took part in a...
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“Breathing the Same Missionary Spirit”: Foundation Day Message
In his message marking the 177th anniversary of the Claretian Congregation, Fr. Mathew Vattamattam, CMF, Superior...
Sanyasa Releases Father General’s Book on Consecrated Life
Bengaluru, India. On July 4, 2026, the Sanyasa Institute of Consecrated Life marked the inauguration of its Silver...
Sanyasa Launches Its 25th Academic Year and Silver Jubilee Year
Bengaluru, India. On Saturday, July 4, 2026, Sanyasa Institute of Consecrated Life inaugurated its 25th academic...
Professions & Ordinations – July 2026
With gratitude to God, the Claretian Congregation rejoices in the priestly ordinations celebrated in the Philippines,...
An Experience of Vocational Renewal, Intercultural Communion, and Missionary Availability
Los Negrales, Spain. From April 9 to June 27, 2026, 16 Claretian missionaries representing 12 nationalities and 10...
FR. ALBERT MOISÉS VÁZQUEZ, CMF
September 04, 1928 – July 01, 2026 (USA-Canada Province / Provincia de...
Bringing a Faith-Based Voice for Climate Justice in Bonn
Bonn, Germany. The Claretian Missionaries, through Fondazione Proclade Internazionale–Onlus (FPI), actively...
“The Pope’s Gaze Embraced Our Mission”: Fr. Santi, CMF, Reflects on the Papal Visit to the Canary Islands
Fr. Santiago Cerrato (“Santi”), CMF, recalls his testimony before Pope Leo XIV at the Cathedral of Santa Ana in Las...
Claret Novitiate of Benlutu Celebrates 25 Years of Formation and Mission
Benlutu, Indonesia. The Claret Novitiate of Benlutu celebrated the Silver Jubilee of its canonical erection on 13 June...
Ordinations and Professions – June 2026
With gratitude to God, the Claretian Congregation rejoices in the priestly and diaconate ordinations celebrated....
Walking Together in Diversity: Interculturality Workshop Unites the Claretian Family
Rome, Italy. The 2026 Interculturality Workshop of the Claretian Family concluded on 7 June after eight weeks of...
Renewing Claretian Identity at Quinquennium 2026
Nekede, Nigeria. Young Claretian missionaries of East Nigeria Province, gathered at the CMF House of Formation,...
First Gathering of Claretian Youth in Quebec Held in Montreal
Montreal, Canada. On May 31, the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Claretian Vocation Day, the...
“The Heart of Mary and the Word”: Message of the Superior General
In his message for the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Fr. Mathew Vattamattam, CMF, superior general, invites...
FR. ELOY GONZÁLEZ ORBANEJA, CMF
April 01, 1936 – June 10, 2026 (Santiago Province / Provincia de Santiago)
Webinar on Discernment in Apostolic Life
Online. More than 60 Claretian missionaries, religious sisters, laypeople, and members of the Claretian family from...
General Council of Economy Meets at the General Curia
Rome, Italy. From Tuesday, June 2, to Friday, June 5, 2026, the General Council of Economy met at the General Curia to...
Ordinations and Professions – May
With gratitude to God, the Claretian Congregation rejoices in the celebration of ordinations, first professions,...
FR. ENRIQUE FERNÁNDEZ BAÑOS, CMF
February 04, 1949 – June 01, 2026 (Sanctus Paulus Province / Provincia de Sanctus...
Preparing the Formation Course for Youth and Vocation Ministry’s Coordinators and Teams
Rome, Italy. From May 25 to 31, 2026, Claretian Missionaries representing each Conference of the Congregation gathered...
Announcement of the XXVII General Chapter
On May 30th, 2026, Fr. Mathew Vattamattam, CMF, Superior General of the Claretian Missionaries, officially announced...
FR. JESÚS ROS LÁNDER, CMF
October 04, 1940 – May 26, 2026 (Sanctus Paulus Province / Provincia de Sanctus...
“Quality and Identity in Education”: Claretian Educators Conference 2026
Bengaluru, India. The ASCLA WEST Claretian Educators Conference 2026, organised by the Claretian Province of...
“Wisdom of Elders”: ASCLA West Jubilee Gathering 2026
Karukutty, India. The St. Thomas Province hosted the ASCLA West Jubilee Gathering 2026 at the Claretian Provincial...
“JPIC Is Not an Addition to our Mission”: First Global JPIC Workshop
Online. From 18 to 22 May 2026, during Laudato Si’ Week, the First Workshop for JPIC Coordinators of the Claretian...
Course for New Secretaries Concluded
Rome, Italy. The second course for newlyappointed secretaries was held at the General Curia from May 11 to 18,...
Claretian Delegation Participates in the 2026 International Migration Review Forum at the United Nations
New York, USA. The Claretian Delegation, representing Fondazione Proclade Internazionale-Onlus, actively participated...
Canonical Visit and Superiors’ Meeting strengthen the Northeast India Province
Northeast India. The Canonical Visit of the Claretian Missionaries’ Province of Northeast India was conducted by Fr....
FR. RAÚL LÁZARO FUENTES, CMF
April 13, 1933 – May 17, 2026 (México Province / Provincia de México )
Journey Toward the Centenary: Jubilee Year of the Martyrs of San Joaquín Begins
Silao, Mexico. On April 25, 2026, the Claretian Missionaries of the Province of Mexico inaugurated the Jubilee Year of...
Claretians lead 3rd Conference on Mary Focused on Jubilee Hope
Quezon City, Philippines. The Claretian Missionaries successfully organised the 3rd Conference on Mary on May 9, 2026,...
FR. PETER RWEZAHURA, CMF
March 23, 1976 – May 12, 2026 (St. Charles Lwanga Delegation/ Delegación St....
FR. JESÚS IGNACIO BANDRÉS MIRANDA,CMF
December 17, 1932 – May 09, 2026 (Santiago Province / Provincia de Santiago)
Claretian Discernment Leadership Formation Held in Bouaflé
Bouaflé, Côte d’Ivoire. From April 26 to May 2, 2026, the Independent Delegation Saint John Paul II (Côte d’Ivoire –...
Claretian Renewal Days in Poland
Krzydlina Mała, Poland. From April 13 to 16, 2026, at the Retreat House in Krzydlina Mała, Poland, a gathering of the...
Claretians engage in Landmark Global Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels
Santa Marta, Colombia. The First International Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels (TAFF1), held from...
Walking Together for the Mission: Formation Encounter in MICLA 2026
Córdoba, Argentina. In a spirit of communion and attentive listening, from April 19 to 24, 2026, the Formation...
Claretian University of Nigeria Receives Permanent License and Sets 25-Year Vision
Owerri, Nigeria. Claretian University of Nigeria (CUN) has been granted a permanent license by the National...