Dominican Repubic. With a Eucharistic celebration presided over by Mons. Rubén González, cmf, Bishop of Caguas, accompanied by the Bishops Nicanor Peña and Julio César, Puerto Plata has celebrated on April 22, the 70 years of Claretian presence.
A great number of faithful attended, thankful for the missionary labour in all these years. Together with the fervent grateful prayer to God for the fruits of Evangelization in these years, signs of gratitude and affection were shown to the missionaries, who still continue with enthusiasm and faithfulness in their labour.
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....
Gathered for the first time in history at the General Curia in Rome, Claretian bishops from around the world shared a profound experience of fraternity, reflection, and missionary communion. Their final message echoes the richness of their shared charism, their...
Rome, Italy. Eighteen Claretian bishops from across the globe took part in the first-ever encounter of Claretian bishops, a historic gathering that took place in Rome from June 26–28, 2025. Twelve bishops were present in person, while six others participated by...