Claretian Missionaries – Appeal for Peace
Bolawalana, Sri Lanka, 2026 March 7 Dear brothers and sisters, We speak with deep concern as we witness the tragic escalation of violence and war in the Middle East. Before the eyes of the world, destruction answers destruction and the language of weapons has drowned out the language of dialogue. The greatest victims of this spiral of violence are innocent people – families displaced, children living in fear, and communities suffering immeasurable loss. This painful reality r
General Government and Major Superiors Begin Synodal Journey Toward the XXVII General Chapter
On 2 March 2026, in Colombo, the General Government and Major Superiors commenced a shared eight-day journey of prayer, reflection, and synodal discernment. This important gathering mark a significant step in preparing the Congregation for the XXVII General Chapter, fostering hope, unity, and renewed missionary zeal. The days dedicated to deep listening, communal prayer, and discerning the Spirit’s guidance for the future mission and direction of the Congregation. The days ar
Encounter with Claret 2026 Begins for English-Speaking Claretians
Vic, Spain. The Encounter with Claret 2026 is being held from 24 February to 26 March 2026, gathering 16 English-speaking Claretians from different Organisms for a month of study, prayer, and pilgrimage centered on the life and mission of St. Anthony Mary Claret. The programme aims to deepen participants’ understanding of Claret’s spirituality and missionary vision through intensive sessions and visits to significant Claretian sites. The Encounter unfolds in three phases in V
Message for Memorial of the Claretian Martyrs
“From Mary, they learned their fiat .” Remembering the Claretian Martyrs on February 1st, we glimpse lives shaped not by a single heroic moment, but by a quiet, daily yes, rooted in trust, sustained by prayer, and inspired by the missionary fire of Anthony Mary Claret. In his reflection, Father General, Mathew Vattamattam, CMF, invites us to discover what that same fiat might mean for us today… and the answer unfolds in the full letter. Message [EN] | Mensaje [ES]
New Major Superiors Training Program Opens in Rome
The training program for newly appointed Major Superiors officially commenced in Rome on 22 January 2026. The program, which runs until 31 January 2026, brings together participants for formation, orientation, and accompaniment as they begin their ministry of leadership and service within their respective communities.
Returning to the Simplicity of Bethlehem: Christmas Message from the Superior General
The Superior General’s 2026 Christmas message calls the Congregation to renew hope and joy by returning to the simplicity of Bethlehem. He recalls that God heals a fragmented world by entering human life with humility and tenderness, and invites Claretians, in the spirit of St. Anthony Mary Claret, to welcome Christ anew and offer Him to a world in need of hope. MESSAGE [EN] | MENSAJE [ES] | MESSAGE [FR]
