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



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...


Claretian Outreach Brings Relief to Myanmar Earthquake Victims
The Myanmar earthquake of 2025 was a powerful magnitude-7.7 earthquake that struck Myanmar (Burma) on March 28, 2025, near Mandalay, the...


EAD Government Charts Future Plans in Macau Meeting
Macau, March 26 The entire day was devoted to the meeting of the East Asia Delegation (EAD) Government, focusing on key priorities and...


Solidarity in Mission (SoMi) Meeting — Unites Claretian Missionaries Across Continents
On March 25, an important online meeting brought together members of the Delegation Government gathered in Macau for the meeting and the...


Claretian EAD Regions Mark Earth Day 2025
On March 22, the regions of the Claretian East Asia Delegation—China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and Japan—joined the global community in...


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...


Second Animation Activity for Claret Way Pilgrimage 2025
The second animation activity for the Claret Way Pilgrimage 2025 took place on March 8 at Taishan Formation House. The gathering began...


Embracing Synodality: A New Chapter for the Congregation
The Church, long accustomed to hierarchical structures reminiscent of ancient monarchies, is undergoing a profound transformation. Pope...


Macau and Hong Kong Communities Celebrate Christmas and New Year Together
The Claretian communities of Macau and Hong Kong came together to celebrate Christmas and New Year in the Macau area. Frs. Alberto, Jose,...


LOCAL COMMUNITIES Newly Appointed Leaders
HONG KONG Superior: Fr. Josekutty Mathew (Jose Cherukara) Vicar: Fr. Jojo Peter Ancheril Econome: Fr. Alberto Rossa Secretary: Fr....


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...


EAD Students Chart New Path for 2025
On January 19, 2025, the EAD Students held an online meeting from 8:00 PM to 9:20 PM, reflecting on their activities in 2024 and...
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