KYOTO, Japan – This August, the traditional OBON (お盆) holiday period was a time of spiritual renewal and vibrant community gatherings across the region. Leveraging this long break, our ministry organized and participated in a series of events that brought together hundreds of faithful for prayer, celebration, and service. The busy schedule began on August 10 with a joyous visit from the Bishop Paul Yoshinao Otsuka, Bishop of Kyoto to the Nara community, strengthening dioce

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....

Hong Kong  —From August 10-15, a special gathering with all seven of our students in Tai O, Lantau — KC, Joseph, Stephen, Thomas, Dong...

This week, our young Laughter Luminaries Association turned ONE! 🎂 Your energy, fellow members and volunteers, made our first year shine...

Taiwan  — The Taipei Archdiocese celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day and the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 3 at Zhangshu...

Osaka, Japan  —The Claretian community in Japan recently celebrated a trio of remarkable milestones: Fr. Pedro Umezaki, CMF  – 25 years...

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...

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

Japan (Host) —Fr Ken, Prefect of Youth and Vocation Ministry, held a virtual meeting today with new candidates, welcoming one participant...

Quezon City, Philippines  —On June 30, the camp began with a vocational workshop, followed by the official opening of the English camp on...

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

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

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

Philippines — On the joyful occasion of Claretian Vocation Day, the Claretian Missionaries celebrated the ordination of four of their...

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...

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...

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 recently conducted a two-day lecture series on the "5 Keys to Reading the Bible" for the faithful of the Taipei Diocese....

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