Claretian Missionaries

Neiva, Colombia. Fifteen educational delegations participated in the 43rd Meeting of Claretian Lay Educators, held from October 30 to November 2, 2026, at Colegio Claretiano de Neiva, in the Province of Colombia–Ecuador. Under the theme “A Pact Rooted in Love in Socio-Emotional Education,” participants came together for formation, the sharing of pedagogical experiences, prayer, ...

Virtual Meeting. Formators and those in formation from the Province of Colombia-Venezuela participated in a dialogue with Fr. Joseph Mbungu, CMF, General Prefect of Formation, on November 7, 2026, as part of the preparations for the upcoming General Chapter. The gathering was guided by the theme “One Mission: United in Mission.” Fr. Joseph Mbungu, CMF, […]

Bintaro, Indonesia. Twenty-one Claretians gathered at the Canossian Retreat House in Bintaro, South Tangerang, on 9 November 2026 for the opening of the fifth Asian Claretian Bible  Assembly. Hosted by the Ave Maria Province, the gathering runs until 13 November under the theme “The Word in the Digital Age: Asian Claretians Harnessing Digital Culture for […]

Discover a renewed call to listen, discern, and grow together in the latest letter of the Superior General, Fr Mathew Vattamattam, CMF, following the intensive Council sessions. As the Congregation journeys toward the XXVII General Chapter, this message invites every Claretian to cultivate the gaze of Christ, deepen fraternal communion, and rekindle the missionary spirit […]

Ankarana, Madagascar. On 31 October 2026, the Claretian Mission in Madagascar celebrated a significant milestone with the official reception of its first five aspirants, marking a new chapter in the Congregation’s five-year missionary presence in the country. The five young men were formally welcomed during a Eucharistic celebration at Ankarana Parish, presided over by Fr […]