An Extraordinary Assembly in St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation – Sri Lanka took place on the 15th and 16th of November 2022. It was presided over by the General Econome Fr. Manuel Tamargo. The assembly focused on developing a self-sustainability plan for the Delegation which is into its fourth year as a major organism. The first day … Continue reading “VISIT OF THE GENERAL ECONOME AND EXTRAORDINARY ASSEMBLY”
On the 13th of October, six Claretians belong to St. Joseph Vaz independent Delegation, Sri Lanka, namely Charles Mathews Desmenraj CMF, Anthony Desmond Croos CMF, Sahayanathan Rajasekar Dias CMF, Alex Kipson Antony Danoshan CMF, Yogapalan Sutharsan CMF, and Gunaseelan Selexon CMF were ordained deacons by the Bishop of Batticaloa Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Ponniah at … Continue reading “Diaconate Ordination of six Claretians”
Thursday, 8th of September 2022 is a day of blessing to the Claretians in Sri Lanka, for on the occasion of the Solemnity of The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary two students namely, Stu. Kitnan Rubeshan CMF and Alveenas Ithayaraj CMF made their perpetual profession and five students, namely Stus .Kiristhunathan Kiresiayan, Justin Selvaraj … Continue reading “Celebration of Religious Commitment in St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation, Sri Lanka”
On the 7th of September 2022, The six postulants namely 1). Antony Anojan from St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation 2). Fleming Swiger from St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation 3). Varun Pragash from St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation 4). Do Il Park from Korea Independent Delegation 5). Suinyuy Boris from Cameroun Independent Delegation 6). Onana Theophile … Continue reading “Entrance to the Novitiate in St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation, Sri Lanka”
On July 16, 2022, the 173rd anniversary of the foundation of the Claretian Congregation, Fr. Mathew Vattamattam, CMF, Superior General and president of the Delegation Assembly of St. Joseph Vaz in Sri Lanka, announced the new team that will lead the Delegation in the next three years. St. Joseph Vaz Delegation Government 2022 – 2025 … Continue reading “NEW GOVERNMENT OF ST. JOSEPH VAZ INDEPENDANT DELEGATION 2022 – 2025”
The fourth day of the First Assembly of the JVID is very special and unfolded with many events and activities. The morning session began with the elaboration of the dreams that will guide the Delegation in line of three process like Congregation going forth, Being a community of witnesses and messengers and Men who adore … Continue reading “173rd Foundation Day and Delegation Assembly”
St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation, Sri Lanka is celebrating its first Delegation Assembly from 13 to 18 of July 2022 at St. Claret Seminary, Kattuwa. The theme of the Assembly is “BROTHERS IN COMMUNITY, VANGUARDS IN MISSION”. It is the first Delegation Assembly for Sri Lanka after being erected as a major organism in 2019. … Continue reading “The 1st Delegation Assembly of St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation, Sri Lanka 2022”
On the 02nd of July, 2022 Most Rev. Dr. Raymond Wickramasinghe Bishop of Galle. Inaugurated and blessed the mission house of Our Lady of Madhu Parish, Enselwatte. A limited number of priests from the Diocese, other dignitaries, and parishioners attended the Solemn Blessing. The major funding for this construction came from Aid to the Church … Continue reading “Inauguration and Blessing of the Mission House – Enselwatte”
VAROD (Vanni Rehabilitation for the Differently Abled) is one of the missions of the Claretian Missionaries of St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation in Sri Lanka which continues to serve the vulnerable, the differently-abled in northern Sri Lanka for almost 12 years. It aims to empower, uplift, and develop the lives of persons with disabilities so that … Continue reading “VAROD at the National Para Olympic 2022, Sri Lanka”
Vocation and youth Ministry of Sri Lanka of St. Joseph Vas Independent Delegation together with Claretian Family organized a two days of “CLARET WAY” youth gathering at St. Claret Minor Seminary Kattuwa on 25th and 26th of June. A good number of youth from six dioceses participated in the program. The participants are from the … Continue reading ““CLARET WAY” Youth Gathering at Claret Seminary”