Bouaflé, Côte d’Ivoire. From April 26 to May 2, 2026, the Independent Delegation Saint John Paul II (Côte d’Ivoire –...
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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...
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...
FR. JOSEP SUREDA CAMPS,CMF
January 2, 1940 – March 23, 2023 Provincia de Sanctus Paulus/ Sanctus Paulus Province
Claretian Mission Day: Celebrating faith, communion and charity
To promote the Claretian Charism and the mission in the peripheries, the General Mission Procure of the Congregation...
Reflecting on the Challenges and Hopes of Religious Life
Nochiodaipatty, India. Quinquennium priests from Chennai Province came together for a two-day seminar addressing the...
Life is Impossible Without Water: World Water Day
March is a bustling month for the Claretian Missionaries, who, through the Proclade Internazionale Foundation, make...
FR. GUSTAVO RODRÍGUEZ RODRÍGUEZ, CMF
April 17, 1928 – March 21, 2023 (Provincia Colombia Oriental-Ecuador/Colombia Oriental-Ecuador Province)
Claretians in Rome gather to strengthen unity and share experiences at the General Curia
Rome, Italy. On March 19, 2023, St. Joseph's Day, approximately fifty Claretian Missionaries residing in Rome...
Father Eguione Nogueira Ricardo, CMF, Doctor Honoris Causa
Cujuru, Brazil. Fr. Eguione Nogueira Ricardo, CMF, received on March 17, 2023, at the Rua da Cidadania do Cajuru...
Future Leaders of Change: Claret School of Larraona Students Share Their Code of Ethics at the Spanish Congress
Madrid, Spain. On Monday, March 6, 2023, students from the Politics and Society Workshop at Claret School of Larraona...
New documentary about the figure of Venerable Father Jaume Clotet
Vic, Spain. The recent bicentennial of the birth of Father Jaume Clotet has inspired Pablo Navarro, a member of the...
Claretian Discerning Leadership Workshop for Africa Concludes
Yaoundé, Cameroon. The second Claretian Discerning Leadership Workshop ended on 14 March 2023, after two intense weeks...
Claret Way Gathering in Sri Lanka: Empowering Young People and A Celebration of Faith
China Bay, Sri Lanka. In a celebration of faith, community, and youth empowerment, the "Claret Way" youth gathering...
Fundación Proclade calls on UN to empower women in the digital age
The Foundation calls on UN member states to allocate resources and take concrete steps to ensure gender equality and...
FR. FRANKLIN KIBATA NGEBAS, CMF
April 30, 1972 – March 14, 2023 (Delegation of Congo/ Delegación de Congo)
Quinquennium 2023: Kolkata Delegation Focuses on Ethical Pastoral Relationships
Ranchi, India. Kolkata Independent Delegation hosted it’s Quinquennium programme from March 7-9, 2023, at the Little...
Interview with Cardinal Aquilino Bocos, CMF: An analysis of Pope Francis’ pontificate
The former General Superior of the Claretian Missionaries, Cardinal Aquilino Bocos, CMF, granted an interview to the...
“Claret, 170 years of his arrival in Cuba” Exhibit
Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. The "Claret, 170 years of his arrival in Cuba" exhibit ended on March 12, 2023. Organized by...
Starting Afresh with the Blessings of the Lord: A New Claretian Residence in Barwadih
Barwadih, India. The community of Catholic Ashram Barwadih inaugurated and blessed its new residence on 05 March 2023....