September 23, 1938 – October 18, 2025 (Antillas Delegation / Delegación de...
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Two Claretian Movies Now Streaming
The Claretians are pleased to announce the official online release of two powerful Claretian movies: “Claret” (2020)...
FR. BONFAINI, MARIO,CMF
May 19, 1939 – October 8, 2025 (East Asia Delegation / Delegación East Asia)
The Claretian University of Nigeria Continues Exponential Student Growth
Owerri, Nigeria. Claretian University of Nigeria (CUN) continues its impressive upward trend in student enrollment...
Collaborative Re-echo of the Claretian Discerning Leadership Workshop in Kinshasa
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. Congo Independent Delegation re-echoed the Claretian Discerning Leadership...
Inauguration and Blessing of Sant Claret Anath Ashram in Mumbai
Badlapur, India. His Excellency, the Most Reverend Mar Thomas Elavanal, MCBS, Bishop of Kalyan, blessed the newly...
Vocation Camp in Zimbabwe: An Encounter to Explore God’s Call
Zhomba, Zimbabwe. In a joint effort to explore spirituality and deepen their understanding of religious vocation, 15...
The Claretian Discerning Leadership Workshop for Europe concludes in Vic
Vic, Spain. From May 1 to 13, 2023, the Claret Spirituality House in Vic, Barcelona, hosted the Claretian Discerning...
FR. MARINO DÍEZ GARCÍA, CMF
June 14, 1931 – May 15, 2023 (Province of Santiago/ Provincia de Santiago)
Claretian Family Day Celebration: Strengthening Ties and Joint Actions in Padre Xifré Delegation
Bioko, Equatorial Guinea. The anniversary of the canonization of Father Founder St. Antony Mary Claret was celebrated...
Strengthening Ties: Canonical Visit of Superior General to the Claretian Province of Polska
Poland. After a six-year hiatus due to Covid restrictions, the Superior General of the Claretian Missionaries, Fr....
“Fidelity and Perseverance in Consecrated Life: A Gift and a Challenge,” ICL-Sanyasa
Bangalore, India. Institute of Consecrated Life – Sanyasa (ICLS), expands its reach with regional seminars in...
Annual Retreat for Claretians of East Asia Delegation Wraps Up in Osaka, Inspiring Renewed Commitment to Mission
Osaka, Japan. The Claretians of the East Asia Delegation have successfully concluded their annual retreat at the...
St. Thomas Province Celebrates Ordination of Five Deacons to Holy Priesthood During Easter Season
Karukutty, India. In the joyous Easter Season of 2023, the St. Thomas Province celebrated the ordination of five...
Claretian Renewal Days in Poland: A Boost in Spirituality and Mission
Krzydlina Mala, Poland. The Claretian Renewal Days of the Province of Polska took place from 24 to 27 April 2023 at...
Claretian Priestly Ordination in Sri Lanka: Commitment and Mission
Mannar, Sri Lanka. On April 20, 2023, Most Rev. Emmanuel Fernando, Bishop of Mannar ordained six Claretian Deacons of...
International Volunteer Programme for the whole of America
On 13th April 2023, the Claretian Missionaries in America held a virtual event to promote their missionary volunteer...
Claretian NGOs Work to Promote Social Awareness and Diversity
The Claretian Congregation has set a Dream for 2027 that includes the "transformation of the world according to God's...
FR. JULIO TURRIÓN DE LA CRUZ, CMF
February 1, 1930 – April 28, 2023 (Province of Santiago/ Provincia de Santiago)
The Tanur Renewal Programme: A Time to Grow and Integrate the Claretian Spirituality
Benlutu, Indonesia. In quenching the spiritual thirst to drink from the source of our Claretian spirituality (cf. QC....
Proclaiming the Word of God for a Fragile World
Mar del Plata, Argentina. The 10th General Assembly of the Catholic Biblical Federation (CBF) took place from the...
First Meeting of Claretian Communication Representatives in America
São Paulo, Brazil. From April 14th to 16th, 2023, the Congregation of Missionaries Sons of the Immaculate Heart of the...
FR. MARCIANO FERNÁNDEZ VALBUENA, CMF
November 28, 1932 – April 21, 2023(Province of Santiago/ Provincia de Santiago)
Course for New Secretaries of the Claretian Provinces and Delegations Held in Rome
Rome, Italy. Newly appointed Provincial/Delegation Secretaries underwent the Secretary Course given by the General...
ITVR of Madrid concludes 52nd National Week for Institutes of Religious Life
Madrid, Spain. The Institute of Religious Life (ITVR) of Madrid successfully organised the 52nd National Week for...
New Mission Parish in the Diocese of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka
Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation took over a new mission parish in the Diocese of...
BR. JOSÉ ORTEGA MARTINEZ, CMF
July 16, 1938 – April 18, 2023 (Provincia de Sanctus Paulus/Sanctus Paulus...
“Developing a culture of discernment”: Leadership Seminar in the Independent Delegation of Korea
Jecheon, South Korea. Joining hands with the Congregation in developing a “culture of discernment”, the Independent...
Weaving a Missionary Life within God’s Project for Humanity: Reflections on the Synodal Path
The General Superior of the Claretian Missionaries, Fr. Mathew Vattammattam, CMF, released a circular letter dated...
Updates in the Communication Area of the Congregation
The Claretian Missionaries announce two significant changes in the field of communication: the use of a brand name for...
FR. ANTHONY PHILIP ESSIEN, CMF
October 19, 1958 – April 07, 2023 (Provincia de East Nigeria/ East Nigeria Province)
A New Mission for the Claretians in Western Kenya
Eldoret, Kenya. On March 30, 2023, Bishop Dominic Kimengich of the Diocese of Eldoret, handed over to the Claretian...
FR. JOSÉ RENÉ ANTONIO OCHOA HERNÁNDEZ, CMF
June 13, 1938 – April 1, 2023 Provincia de México/ Province of México
Equipping and Animating the Local Superiors of East Nigeria Province to Make its Provincial Dream Come True
New Owerri, Nigeria. The Claretian Missionaries of East Nigeria Province held a one-day seminar and workshop for its...
FR. DAMIAN CHIAKA AKUJOBI, CMF
March 1, 1967 – March 30, 2023 (Provincia de East Nigeria/ East Nigeria Province)
Fr. Rhoel Gallardo Province Reopens Novitiate House and Welcomes Eight Novices
Ormoc City, Philippines. On March 25, 2023, Feast of the Annunciation, Fr. Rhoel Gallardo Province reopened its...
“Weaving Paths of Hope”: ITVR’s 52nd National Consecrated Life Week
Madrid, Spain. On March 23, 2023, in the presence of its director, Fr. Antonio Bellella, CMF, ITVR presented its 52nd...
Murdered for Their Faith, Never Forgotten
In the midst of Lent, a time that many devoutly observe, and during a week when people are encouraged to raise...
Claretian Diaconal Ordinations in Russia and Macau: Commitment and Service in the Church
Two Claretians have been ordained deacons, respectively, in Russia and Macau. Both celebrations have taken place...