Prot. PS 133/2026 MESSAGE OF THE SUPERIOR GENERAL FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY Dear brothers, As we celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, our hearts turn with gratitude and affection to the Mother who has accompanied our Congregation from its very beginnings. During these days of novena, we have reflected on the theme “The Heart of Mary and the Word,” contemplating how God's Word was welcomed, treasured, pondered, lived, and proclaimed in Mary's life.

On May 30th, 2026, Fr. Mathew Vattamattam, CMF, Superior General of the Claretian Missionaries, officially announced the celebration of the XXVII General Chapter, to be held from 15 August to 10 September 2027 in Rome. Centered on the theme “One Mission, One in Mission: Prophetic and Mystical Missionaries on the Synodal Path,” the Chapter invites the entire Congregation to renew its commitment to communion, discernment, and missionary service in today’s world. Inspired by the

Apr 22, 2026 | XXVII General Chapter, Mathew Vattamattam Discover a message of hope, discernment, and missionary renewal in the latest letter of the Superior General, Fr Mathew Vattamattan, CMF, following the intensive sessions. Set against a world marked by crisis and longing for peace, this letter invites the entire Congregation to journey together toward the XXVII General Chapter with a spirit of synodality, prayer, and shared responsibility. It highlights key decisions, e

In a world marked by war and division, the Easter Message 2026 of the Superior General, Fr. Mathew Vattamattam, CMF, rises as a quiet call to hope, where love overcomes violence, and light breaks through darkness. Read the full message.

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.

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

Colombo, Sri Lanka — March 2-8, 2026 The General Government, together with the Major Superiors, began an eight-day journey of prayer, reflection, and synodal discernment in Colombo. This significant gathering marked an important step in preparing the Congregation for the XXVII General Chapter, fostering hope, unity, and renewed missionary zeal. Photo 1: The inaugural mass of the encounter. The days were dedicated to deep listening, communal prayer, and discerning the Spirit’s

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

“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]

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.

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]

Cavite, Philippines. The General Government of the Claretian Missionaries began a meeting with the Governments of the Asian Organisms on December 3, 2025, coinciding with the feast of St. Francis Xavier, Patron of Missionaries. Held at St. Paul Spirituality Centre in Cavite, the gathering opened with morning prayer, the solemn enthronement of the Word of God, and a symbolic presentation of rice and multi-coloured scarves representing Asia’s diversity. Fr. Henry Omonisaye, CMF

As our Congregation continues its journey of renewal and missionary commitment, the recent Meeting of Prefects of Formation held in Vic from November 3–12, 2025, offered a privileged time to listen, discern, and dream together. Under the inspiration of Father Claret and guided by the Spirit, the Prefects of Formation gathered to reflect on the challenges and opportunities of our formative mission today. The message that follows— “Charting Maps of Hope: From Vic to the Ends of

“ Walking together as pilgrims of hope and artisans of peace ”, such is the call that emerges from the latest letter of the Superior General, Fr. Mathew Vattamattam, CMF, issued after the recent intensive sessions of the General Government. The message reflects deeply on the Congregation’s journey in this Jubilee Year, inviting Claretians to live their vocation with renewed faith, hope, and missionary passion. Fr. Mathew highlights priorities for the coming period, including

Message to the Congregation for COP30 November 10, 2025 Dear Brothers, As the nations of the world gather for COP30 in Belém, Brazil, we unite our voices and prayers with all humanity that longs to protect and restore our common home. This summit comes at a decisive moment in history. Our planet—God’s precious gift—groans under the weight of greed, neglect, and violence. The healing of the wounds of the planet begins with mending fraternity through dialogue and concre

D oha, Qatar . Fondazione Proclade Internazionale-onlus (Claretians) participated in the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2), held November 4-6, 2025, in Doha, Qatar, thirty years after the historic 1995 Copenhagen World Summit for Social Development. The event convened governments, multilateral organizations, and civil society representatives to renew global commitments to the Copenhagen Declaration and translate them into concrete social outcomes. The Clareti

November 4, 2025, starts the Encounter of all the Prefects of Formation of the Claretians Missionaries in Vic, Spain. Let us for them and the future of Claretian Formation.