Hyderabad, India: Deacon Veligandla Bala John, CMF was ordained priest on 30 December 2022 by Cardinal Poola Anthony, Archbishop of Hyderabad, at Infant Jesus Shrine Emjala in the archdiocese of Hyderabad. Along with the family and relations of Bala John many Claretians, other clergy and religious joined the celebration. Fr. Veligandla Bala John, CMF belongs to the province of Bangalore.
Kazhakootam, Kerala, INDIA. The sacred relics of St. John Paul II and St. Carlo Acutis were solemnly enshrined at Liat Catholic Centre, Kazhakootam, Kerala – St. Thomas Province, on the evening of August 15, 2026. The installation was led by Fr. Martin Vitayathil,...
Shillong, India. The ASCLA West Apostolate Meet 2026 was held in Shillong from July 29 to August 2, bringing together around 40 participants from the six Major Organisms of India and Sri Lanka. Guided by the theme, “Revisiting Claretian Apostolate in the Asian...
Kattuwa, Sri Lanka. The Annual Assembly of the St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation, Sri Lanka – South Sudan was held from 20 to 25 July 2026 at St. Claret Seminary, Kattuwa. Members of the Delegation gathered for a week of prayer, reflection, evaluation, and...
