This week’s worldwide main stories on the Claretians while making its Congregational Dream come true:
An Exposition and A Book to Commemorate the 175th Anniversary of Claret’s Arrival in the Canary Islands
An Exposition and A Book commemorating the 175th Anniversary of the Arrival of Claret in the Canary Islands were inaugurated on January 16, 2024.
New Provincial Government of San Jose del Sur 2024 – 2030
New Provincial Council of San José del Sur for the sexennium 2024 – 2030
Malaysian Claretian Missionary Encounter with the General Superior
The Claretians in Malaysia met with the General Superior from January 3-5, 2024, in Kuching.
Fr. José Alejandro Abarza Morales, CMF, New Provincial Superior of San José del Sur Province
On January 14, 2024, Fr. José Alejandro Abarza Morales, CMF, was elected as the new Provincial Superior of San José del Sur Province for the 2024-2030 term.
Beginning of the III Provincial Chapter of San José del Sur
The III Provincial Chapter of San José del Sur began on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Buenos Aires.
Contemplating Christ in the Gospels: 2024 Quinquennium of Cameroun Independent Delegation
Thirty Claretians of Cameroun attended the Quinquennium 2024 in Yaoundé on January 3 to 6, 2024.
Nine Newly Professed Claretians from the Claretian Novitiate of America
Nine Claretian Novices professed their first religious vows of poverty, chastity and obedience at the Claretian Novitiate of America in Cordoba, Argentina on January 6, 2024.
Nineteen young people admitted to the Claretian Novitiate of America
On January 5, 2024, in the capital city of Córdoba, nineteen Claretian novices were admitted to the Claretian Novitiate of America.
Annual meeting of the Spiritual Animation Teams of the Congregation
The Spiritual Animation Teams of the Congregation had its annual meeting at the end of the year to revise, and project activities offered to the Congregation.
Advancing towards the Spirituality Congress
The Commission for the Preparation of the Spirituality Congress made further progress in its preparations as the congress approached.
Rooted in Christ, Audacious in Mission: Claret Youth Camp 2023
Fr. Rhoel Gallardo Province had its Claret Youth Camp 2023 from Dec. 26-30, 2023, at Claret School of Quezon City w/ 215 participants from various mission areas.
I Am Among You as the One Who Serves. Ordination of A Claretian from the Arctic Circle
Russian Claretian Fr. Malov Denis Dmitriyevich, CMF, was ordained a priest on Dec. 16, 2023, at Saint Petersburg Assumption Cathedral by Bishop Nicolai Gennadevich Dubinin, O.F.M. Conv.
Claretian Participation in COP 28 Amplifies the Call for Climate Action
The Claretian Missionaries participated in the COP 28 and secured observer status in the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) during the conference.
Young Missionaries in a Synodal Church
The young missionaries of Padre Xifré Delegation had their Quinquennium on Dec. 26-29, 2023 at the residence of the Immaculate Conception Basilica of Mongomo.
Christmas Message 2023
Christmas Message of Fr. Mathew Vattamattam, CMF, General Superior of the Claretian Missionaries, to the members of the Congregation.
“Here I am, I am ready to serve.” Episcopal Ordination of Msgr. Simeon Nwobi, CMF
The Episcopal Ordination of Msgr. Simeon Nwobi, CMF, took place in Ahiara Diocese in Nigeria on December 19, 2023.
Forge 07/23 Concludes at Los Negrales
The 7th English edition of the Claretian renewal encounter Forge that began on October 1, concluded at the Forge Center, Los Negrales, on December 14, 2023.
“Put out into the Deep”: Rekindling the Fire of Missionary Passion in Europe
The Claretian General Government’s meeting with the governments of its European provinces concluded with a challenge: to put out into the deep and rekindle the fire of missionary passion in Europe.
Msgr. Gustavo Manuel Larrazábal, CMF, New Bishop of Mar de Plata Diocese
Pope Francis appointed Msgr. Gustavo Manuel Larrazábal, CMF, as the new pastor of the Mar del Plata diocese in Argentina on December 13, 2023.
Blessing of the Museum of the Claretian Martyrs: A Witness of Peace and Reconciliation
The Claretian Martyrs of Barbastro museum underwent renovation and was blessed by Fr. Mathew Vattammattam, CMF on December 10, 2023. It will soon be inaugurated and reopened to the public.