Missionaries, volunteers, and lay collaborators across East Asia have officially launched the Vocational Pastoral Ministry Course, an online formation program running from September 24 to November 10, 2026. Hosted by the Córdoba, Argentina-based Centro de Estudios Filosóficos y Teológicos (CEFyT), the course brings together participants from Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau to re-examine how the Church accompanies young people today. Facilitated by Fr. Ken Masuda, CMF—Cons

FUKUOKA, JAPAN — Young Catholics from across East Asia gathered at the Fukuoka Catholic Seminary from August 21–25 for the East Asia Delegation Claret Way. Under the guiding theme, "Rooted in Christ’s Love, We Rise with Courage," the five-day encounter brought together 26 youth delegates from Japan, Macau, and Taiwan, supported by eight dedicated facilitators. The gathering blended spiritual growth with active community building. Each morning began with energizing group exerc

It all began in 2010 with the ASCLA-East Formators’ Meeting in Indonesia, which led to the biennial English Camp in Indonesia starting in 2011 as well as in the college seminary in the Philippines until before the pandemic years. The work also brought me to Sri Lanka for English programs for the students in formation and teachers’ training programs for formators. In 2023, I resumed facilitating the annual English Camp in the Philippines, but after 15 years, it is now the time

On May 5, 2026, around 150 Vietnamese youth, together with several Japanese parishioners, gathered at Kadoma Church for a joyful yet emotional Easter Season Mass and farewell celebration. The Mass was celebrated by Fr. Paul Y, CMF, who will soon begin his new assignment in the Kyoto Diocese. The celebration was followed by a farewell party filled with gratitude, memories, and heartfelt emotions. The Vietnamese youth community, formed six years ago by Fr. Stephen Nang, became

The youth group of Queen of Peace Parish Youth proudly won first place in the Indigenous Language Hymn Competition held in New Taipei District as part of the “115 Years Feast of Love” Folk Activities celebration last May 3, 2020, at Cardinal Tien College of Healthcare and Management in Xindian District, New Taipei City. The competition was organized in celebration of the Month of Mary and gathered various groups to promote faith, culture, and indigenous heritage through music

Newsletter of the General Prefecture of CMF Youth and Vocation MInistry (CLICK the top IMAGE to View or Download file)

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

Taiwan —Today (July 25, 2025), 13 members of the EAD Claret Way group begin a special journey to Rome to take part in the Claret Way...

Kyoto, Japan —On the occasion of the 195th anniversary of the Marian Youth and the 6th anniversary of my Priesthood Ordination, which...

Japan — In the serene coastal town of Amino, Kyoto, 40 Catholics — including children, youth, and Japanese adults — came together from...

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...

The Claretian brothers (Tam and Joseph) have been organizing an annual youth camp since 2021, bringing together young people from three...

Responding to the congregation’s invitation to youth and vocation ministry as a mission priority, in collaboration with the ASCLA EAST...