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



Heartwarming Celebration Brings Christmas Cheer to Tai O
The festive spirit arrived early in Tai O on December 13, 2025 . A joyful crowd of approximately 600 community members came together for a celebration brimming with fun, delightful surprises, and a shared, sumptuous meal—a true testament to the incredible generosity of our sponsors and partners.


Parish Book Fairs by Claretian Publications HK 2025
Claretian Publications Hong Kong recently concluded a successful series of book fairs at various parishes throughout the region. The events were graced by the presence of Fr. Alberto Rossa, CMF, who, alongside a team of dedicated volunteers, welcomed a wonderful turnout from the community. The book fairs saw a vibrant response, with many people—especially migrants—eagerly browsing and purchasing a wide range of religious books, prayer guides, and spiritual resources. These ev


World Day of the Poor Celebration in Tai O
The World Day of the Poor is a significant observance in the Catholic Church, celebrated on the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time. It was established by Pope Francis in 2016 and first observed in 2017. The day is dedicated to reflecting on the plight of the poor and to call for action to address poverty. The theme for the 2025 World Day of the Poor is "You are my hope," as expressed by Pope Leo XIV. This theme encourages Christians to recognize the poor as protagonists of hope and


Disciples of Jesus: Missionaries of the Kingdom of God
Annual Retreat for The Priests of the Diocese of Hong Kong 2025 Retreat Facilitator: Bishop Joseph Abella, CMF Bishop of the Diocese of Fukuka, Japan


A Day of Joy in Tai O: Our Mission Celebration 2025!
What a blessing! ✨ Our Mission Celebration Activity in the beautiful fishing village of Tai O (Mui Wu) was a day filled with laughter, fellowship, and shared smiles. We are so grateful to our amazing volunteers and the wonderful Tai O community for coming together to make this day so special. It was a true joy to serve and celebrate with you all. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported this mission. Your generosity helps us spread hope and build stronger communities!.


Newly released booklet: The Gospel of Matthew: for Liturgical Cycle A
Just in time for the Liturgical Year A! 2026 Claretian Publications Hong Kong has released an essential new resource for individuals and groups: "The Gospel of Matthew: for Liturgical Cycle A." (English and Chinese Versions) This insightful booklet provides the complete Gospel text, perfectly aligned with the Sunday readings. Dive deeper into the Word with integrated QR codes that link directly to written commentaries and explanatory videos, enriching your understanding and


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...


A Festive Celebration at Epiphany Parish in Mui Wo
Mui Wo, Hong Kong - Epiphany Parish in Mui Wo recently celebrated its feast day on January 6th with a significant turnout. Reverend...


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...


A Gathering of Sharing and Hoping: Students Face to Face Gathering
Hong Kong —From August 10-15, a special gathering with all seven of our students in Tai O, Lantau — KC, Joseph, Stephen, Thomas, Dong...


Two Days, Two Celebrations of a Lifetime!
This week, our young Laughter Luminaries Association turned ONE! 🎂 Your energy, fellow members and volunteers, made our first year shine...


Tai O’s Joyful Feast Day 2025
Hong Kong — On June 22 (Sunday), the Catholic community in Tai O, Hong Kong, came together to celebrate their annual Feast Day. The event...


Celebration 80th Birthday of Fr. Alberto Rossa
On April 27, the Claretian Mission Day was joyfully celebrated in Hong Kong, bringing together lay collaborators and friends from...


Claretian Mission Day 2025
Hong Kong, April 27 – The Claretian Missionaries celebrated Claretian Mission Day with lay collaborators and friends from Mainland...


Celebrating the Sunday of the Word of God (Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan)
On January 26, 2025, Claretian communities across the East Asia Delegation joined the universal Church in celebrating the Sunday of the...


Chinese Family Reunion in Tai O (HK) Ahead of Lunar New Year
On January 12, 2025, a special Chinese family reunion was held in Tai O, organized by Fr. Jojo just days before the Lunar New Year. The...


Claretian Publications Hong Kong Hosts Christmas Celebration
In December 2025, the Claretian Publication Hong Kong held a joyful Christmas gathering with their dedicated lay partners and...


Chinese New Year & Sto. Niño Celebration in Tai O (HK) — Brings Joy to Local Seniors
A festive celebration combining the spirit of Chinese New Year and Sto. Niño was held on in January, 2024 at the back door of Our Lady of...
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