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



General Government reflects on the Claretian Constitutions
Ancona, Italy . As part of their tradition, the General Government took a few days ahead of their intensive sessions to pause, reflect, and engage in meaningful spiritual conversations about key themes affecting their mission of animation to the Congregation. From October 1 to 3, 2025, they gathered at the historic Monastero San Silvestro Abate in Fabriano, Italy—a serene 13th-century monastery that provided the perfect setting for contemplation and fraternal dialogue. Durin


A Community's Farewell: Macau Honors Fr. Mario
In Loving Memory of Fr. Mario, CMF Fr. Mario Vincenzo Bonfaini, CMF Faithful Servant, Tireless Missionary, Joyful Witness (19 May 1939 – 8 October 2025) MACAU – On the morning of October 11, a profound sense of peace settled over St. Lawrence Church. The sun streamed through the ancient windows, illuminating a community united in grief and gratitude. The whole of Macau—parishioners, friends, and collaborators—had gathered for a final prayer for Fr. Mario. The Requiem Mass, l


Seeking what pleases God: Webinar on Discernment and Accompaniment
O n 27 September, the General Prefecture of Spirituality and Community Life organised a webinar on discernment and accompaniment that...


Fr Henry's Trip to China
We are absolutely thrilled to announce the arrival of Fr Henry Omonisaye CMF, the Vicar General and in-charge of Bible and Communications...


Mystical Missionaries
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NEWLY PUBLISHED BOOKS 2025
Now Available in Macau and Hong Kong! Claretian Publications is thrilled to announce the release of our new editions for 2026. This...


Forge: Claretian Renewal Encounter – 9th English Edition
Los Negrales, Spain. The 9th English edition of FORGE: Claretian Renewal Encounter opened on 20 September 2025 and will continue until 8...


Final Message of the Claretian Brothers to the Congregation
Gathered at Sacrofano, Italy, from September 7–14, 2025, fifty-four Claretian brothers and nine missionary priests came together for an...


“With a Brother’s Heart”: World Gathering of Claretian Brothers in Rome
Rome, Italy. From September 7 to 14, 2025, at the Fraterna Domus retreat house, the World Gathering of Claretian Brothers took place,...


Claretian Conversation on Youth and Future Generations
On September 5, 2025, the Claretian Team at the United Nations, in collaboration with the General Prefecture of Youth and Vocation...


Claretians Unveil Landmark Chinese Bible Translation for Mainland Readers
Macao, Hong Kong, China. After nearly two decades of dedicated effort, on September 1, 2025, the Claretian Missionaries unveiled a...


Ordained for Mission: Claretian Vocation Day 2025
Philippines — On the joyful occasion of Claretian Vocation Day, the Claretian Missionaries celebrated the ordination of four of their...


Habemus Papam: Pope Leo XIV
The newly elected pontiff, Bishop Robert Francis Prevost now known as Pope Leo XIV, is the first pope from the United States, and the new...


EAD Superiors Gather in Japan to Plan for the Future
From April 30 to May 1, the Superiors of the Claretian East Asia Delegation (EAD) gathered in Japan for a strategic meeting to finalize...


Claretian Outreach Brings Relief to Myanmar Earthquake Victims
The Myanmar earthquake of 2025 was a powerful magnitude-7.7 earthquake that struck Myanmar (Burma) on March 28, 2025, near Mandalay, the...


EAD Government Charts Future Plans in Macau Meeting
Macau, March 26 The entire day was devoted to the meeting of the East Asia Delegation (EAD) Government, focusing on key priorities and...


Claretian EAD Regions Mark Earth Day 2025
On March 22, the regions of the Claretian East Asia Delegation—China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and Japan—joined the global community in...


LOCAL COMMUNITIES Newly Appointed Leaders
HONG KONG Superior: Fr. Josekutty Mathew (Jose Cherukara) Vicar: Fr. Jojo Peter Ancheril Econome: Fr. Alberto Rossa Secretary: Fr....


New Leadership in East Asia Delegation
The Claretian Missionaries (CMF) in East Asia appointed Father Jijo Kandamkulathy, CMF, as their new Delegation Superior during the 11th...
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