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CLARETIAN News Update —Hong Kong - Japan, Macau - Taiwan



Strengthening Mission Partnerships in Nanjing
In a spirit of collaboration and shared mission, Fr. Paco is currently visiting Amity Printing Press in Nanjing together with Fr. Alberto and Ms. Divine. The visit aims to deepen relationships and gain a better understanding of our valued partners in Amity Press, one of the world’s leading Bible printing ministries. During their time at the press, the group has been given a firsthand look at the remarkable work being carried out—an inspiring witness to dedication, precision,


Earth Hour 2026
Earth Hour is an annual environmental campaign organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) that encourages individuals, communities, and businesses to turn off non-essential lights for one hour to raise awareness about climate change and promote sustainable living. It typically takes place on the last Saturday of March at 8:30 PM local time . The event aims to unite people globally in the fight against climate change and highlight the importance of protecting nature.


EAD Claretians Assembly for Chinese speaking region
An Assembly of Claretians working in the Chinese Mission was held from February 8–13 in Taiwan. The gathering focused on prayerful discernment, pastoral sharing, and strategic planning to strengthen collaboration, missionary presence, and future directions of the Claretian mission among Chinese communities.


HUMAN RIGHTS DAY - From faith to Action: Upholding Human Rights, Sustaining God's Creation
In 2025, the very foundations of human rights have been put to the test. “Inequalities are rising, conflicts are raging, the climate emergency is mounting, and some are creating and trying to deepen divisions within societies and between countries. But we must not give up,” said Türk in his video message marking the 80th anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945. “We need more solidarity and more human rights to address the current challenges. It is crucia


Pilgrimage of Hope 2025 Opens in Penang, Dignitaries Stress Asia’s Rich Cultural Heritage and Spirit of Fraternity
At a pivotal moment for the Catholic Church in Asia, the Great Pilgrimage of Hope is all set to bring together bishops, priests, religious, deacons and lay leaders from across the continent to the vibrant city of Penang to discern, discuss, celebrate, and chart the course for the future-truly a landmark event and a defining occasion for the Church. Organised by FABC OE of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences, the event will explore new paths, narratives, and dynamics


Video Message of the Holy Father Leo XIV
Video Message of the Holy Father Leo XIV to the Particular Churches of the Global South gathered at the Amazonian Museum Of Belém [17 November 2025]


UNITED NATIONS DAY
PURPOSE: The United Nations Day , on 24 October , marks the anniversary of the day in 1945 when the UN Charter entered into force. With...


Prioritizing People: Promoting Global Social Development and Social Justice
The Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2), convened 30 years after the landmark 1995 Copenhagen World Summit for Social Development, presents a critical opportunity to renew the vision of the Copenhagen Declaration on Social Development and translate the financing commitments made at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Sevilla into concrete social outcomes. For more information, you can DOWNLOAD the Policy


International Day for the ERADICATION of POVERTY
The observance of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty can be traced back to 17 October 1987. On that day, over a hundred thousand people gathered at the Trocadéro in Paris, where the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed in 1948, to honour the victims of extreme poverty, violence and hunger. They proclaimed that poverty is a violation of human rights and affirmed the need to come together to ensure that these rights are respected. Since then, peopl


World Food Day 2025
Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future World Food Day 2025 is calling for global collaboration in creating a peaceful,...


International day for Disaster Reduction
Fund Resilience, Not Disasters The rising cost of disasters reflects the growing impact of climate change and poor development choices....
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