Germany. Fr. Juan Carlos Martos, in his capacity as General Secretary of Vocational Ministry has visited the communities of Würzburg, Frankfurt, Mühlberg, Spaichingen and Weissenhorn from December 7 to 12. It has been an occasion for a direct knowledge of the reality, interchanging opinions with the Claretians of each position. Especially important was the long interview with Fr. Ansgar, prefect of apostolate in Mülhberg, where they shared the difficulties and the horizons that are being opened. There we also had the opportunity of praying and sharing with the evangelical pastors of that city of East Germany. The vocational recollection addressed to the community of Weissenhorn is also worth mentioning. The companion and translator was Fr. Stefan Wolf.
Fukuoka, Japan. Young Catholics from Japan, Macau, and Taiwan gathered at the Fukuoka Catholic Seminary from 21–25 August 2026 for the East Asia Delegation Claret Way. Guided by the theme, “Rooted in Christ’s Love, We Rise with Courage,” the five-day encounter brought...
Ilaro, Nigeria. From August 6 to 9, 2026, the Claretian Missionaries, Independent Delegation of West Nigeria, held the 2026 Claretian Youth Rally at Yewa Egbado College in Ilaro, Ogun State. Young people from various apostolates gathered for four days of prayer,...
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,...
