English Forge 2026 begins its Journey of Renewal at Los Negrales, Spain

Los Negrales, Madrid — The 10th English edition of the Forge Renewal Encounter commenced on September 20, 2026, at the Forge Center in Los Negrales, gathering 14 Claretian Missionaries from diverse international contexts—including Fr. Stephen Nang, CMF, representing the East Asia Delegation—for spiritual renewal, fraternity, and formation.

Following an orientation led by Fr. Antony Bhyju Vincent, CMF, the community celebrated the Inaugural Eucharist on September 21. Fr. Anthony Igbokwe, CMF, Prefect of Spirituality and Formation of the Province of Santiago, presided, joined by the participants and the Forge Team facilitators: Fr. Antony Bhyju Vincent, Fr. Joe Terry de Bosco Johnbosco, Fr. Rohan Peries, and Fr. Felix Kouame Ketoglo.

Invoking the Holy Spirit, the participants centered their renewal on prayer, openness, and fraternity. Rooted in St. Anthony Mary Claret’s spirit, they deepen their vocation and reaffirm their commitment as "Missionaries to the End."