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.

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

“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 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]

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]

“ 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

On the occasion of the Feast of St. Anthony Mary Claret , Fr. Mathew Vattamattam, CMF, Superior General, shares an inspiring message for this Jubilee Year . He invites us to rediscover Claret as a pilgrim of hope and artisan of peace, and to renew our mission to nurture life and hope from the Heart of Mary. Read the full message here

Gathered at Sacrofano, Italy, from September 7–14, 2025, fifty-four Claretian brothers and nine missionary priests came together for an...

Dear Brothers of the East Asia Delegation, In this issue I want to share with you the experience of the student’s gathering in Hong Kong....

Marking the 176th anniversary of the Claretian Congregation, Superior General Fr. Mathew Vattamattam, CMF, delivered a message, aligning...

Dear All, As you can see in the news bulletin, the Delegation has been busy in the last two months. The Extended Government gathered to...

We extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers for the eternal rest of K. S. Joseph, beloved father of Fr. Mathew (Liju) Kuriath, CMF,...

The Church, long accustomed to hierarchical structures reminiscent of ancient monarchies, is undergoing a profound transformation. Pope...

I wish you all a Merry Christmas. As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, may the light of Christ shine brightly in our hearts and guide our every step and commitment to serve God's people. The CMF East Asia Newsletter resumes this Christmas, the most hopeful time of the liturgical year. As we envisioned during the General Assembly, the purpose of this newsletter is to share both the joys and challenges of our missions across the different regions of our Delegation. I am c