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



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...


Claretians Urged to Embrace Pilgrim Identity on 176th Foundation Anniversary: Message from the Superior General
Marking the 176th anniversary of the Claretian Congregation, Superior General Fr. Mathew Vattamattam, CMF, delivered a message, aligning...


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...


English Camp 2025: A Month of Unity & Growth
Quezon City, Philippines —On June 30, the camp began with a vocational workshop, followed by the official opening of the English camp on...


2025 Indigenous Bible Study Competition Unites Culture and Community
Taiwan — The 2025 Indigenous Language Bible Study Competition, organized by the Youqi Cultural Arts Troupe and supported by the...


Ruifang Parish Celebrates 72 Years
Taiwan —On June 28, Ruifang Parish joyfully celebrated its 72nd Church Feast. The Mass was led by parish priest Fr. Piotr and...


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...


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...


A Humble Shepherd: Pope Leo XIV’s Journey of Faith and Service
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...


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...


Obituary: In Loving Memory of K. S. Joseph and Mr. Xue
We extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers for the eternal rest of K. S. Joseph, beloved father of Fr. Mathew (Liju) Kuriath, CMF,...


Fr. Jijo’s 2-Day Workshop: Mastering the 5 Keys to Bible Reading in Taipei
Fr. Jijo recently conducted a two-day lecture series on the "5 Keys to Reading the Bible" for the faithful of the Taipei Diocese....


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...


Feast of Love: A Chorus of Culture
Taiwan —The 2025 “Feast of Love” Indigenous Language Hymn Competition, a cultural celebration of indigenous identity and faith, was held...


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...


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...


Easter Joy: New Members Welcomed into the Church (Taiwan)
The Easter Vigil 2025 was a time of profound joy for the three parishes entrusted to the Claretians, as they celebrated the baptism of...
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