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CLARETIAN News Update —Hong Kong - Japan, Macau - Taiwan
Peruvian Festival of "Señor de los Milagros" Celebrated with Devotion in Kansai
AMAGASAKI – The annual "Señor de los Milagros" (Lord of the Miracles), Peru's largest festival, commenced on the first Sunday of October at the Amagasaki Catholic Church. A devotee who has dedicated over a decade to the event expressed deep gratitude, calling it their "life's work." The festival is described as a way to connect with their roots, profoundly deepening their connection to Peruvian culture and identity. The celebrations will continue across the Kansai region thro
Japan Canonical Visitation 2025
Fr Henry Omonisaye CMF's Visit to JAPAN COMMUNITIES 9/5 Evening Arrival to Tokyo 9/6-7 Tokyo community visit 9/8 Morning leaving to...
Jubilee Celebrations 
in Japan Honor Decades 
of Faithful Service
Osaka, Japan  —The Claretian community in Japan recently celebrated a trio of remarkable milestones: Fr. Pedro Umezaki, CMF – 25 years...
Walking with Mary: Marian Youth Pilgrimage and Priesthood Thanksgiving
Kyoto, Japan  —On the occasion of the 195th anniversary of the Marian Youth and the 6th anniversary of my Priesthood Ordination, which...
Fr Ken Hosts 
Online Meeting 
with New Candidates
Japan (Host) —Fr Ken, Prefect of Youth and Vocation Ministry, held a virtual meeting today with new candidates, welcoming one participant...
Pilgrimage of Hope: 
Youth Rise in Faith in Quiet Kyoto Town
Japan — In the serene coastal town of Amino, Kyoto, 40 Catholics — including children, youth, and Japanese adults — came together from...
Youth Gathering with Fr. Stephen Nang in Mie Province
(Japan)
On May 4 and 5, Fr. Stephen Nang, CMF led a youth gathering in Mie Province, Kansai, Japan, with Khanh (a new Claretian soon to be...
Gratitude and Grace:
Fr. Fradera’s 70 Years as a Priest
Japan, May 1, 2025 Warmest congratulations to Fr. Antoni Fradera, CMF on the 70th anniversary of his priestly ordination! A devoted...
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...
Pilgrimage of Hope: 
New Vietnamese Community Born 
in Japan
In response to Pope Francis’ call for the Jubilee Year, efforts to accompany and ignite God’s love among people—especially youth—have...
Christmas and New Year 
Celebrations with the Migrants
With the grace of God and the entrustment of the Bishop of Kyoto, I have the privilege of serving five Vietnamese communities, five...
Claretian Family in Japan
Embraces 
the New Year 
with Hope
Hirakata, Japan– The Claretian Family, including the Claretian Fathers, Sisters, and Bishop Abella, gathered for a meaningful celebration...
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...
The Feast of the Vietnamese Martyrs 
in the Diocese of Kyoto
The Diocese of Kyoto in Japan recently marked the Feast of the Vietnamese Martyrs on November 24th, 2024, with a special celebration led...
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