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Claretians Unveil Landmark Chinese Bible Translation for Mainland Readers

Macao, Hong Kong, China. After nearly two decades of dedicated effort, on September 1, 2025,  the Claretian Missionaries unveiled a groundbreaking new Chinese translation of the Bible, specifically designed for readers in mainland China. The five-volume,...

St. Thomas Parish Erected at Laipharok Maring: A New Chapter for the Church in Manipur

Laipharok Maring, Manipur. August 24, 2024, was a milestone for the Church in Manipur and the Claretians of Northeast India Province with the formal erection of St. Thomas Parish at Laipharok Maring Village and the blessing of its presbytery. The ceremonies were led...

Fr. James Patteril, CMF, named as Bishop-Elect of Belthangady

Vatican City. Fr. James Patteril, CMF, was named Second Bishop of the Syro-Malabar Diocese of Belthangady, India, today, August 28, 2025. He is the son of Mr. Abraham Patteril and Mrs. Rosamma Patteril, born in Mangalore, Karnataka, India, on July 27, 1963....