THE ANNUAL ASSEMBLY OF ST. JOSEPH VAZ INDEPENDENT DELEGATION, SRI LANKA
“Let us remember the past with gratitude, live the present with enthusiasm, and look forward to the future with confidence.” - Pope John Paul II The Claretians of St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation celebrated their Annual Assembly of the Delegation that held from the 17th to 21st of July 2023, at St. Claret Seminary, … Continue reading "THE ANNUAL ASSEMBLY OF ST. JOSEPH VAZ INDEPENDENT DELEGATION, SRI LANKA"
PERPETUAL PROFESSION OF BRO. ALVEENAS ROJES CMF
“HERE I AM, LORD; FOR YOU CALLED ME. I COME TO DO YOUR WILL (1Sam 3:8. Ps 39: 8-9).” The Claretians in Sri Lanka witnessed the Perpetual Profession of Bro. Alveenas Rojes Cmf, that held on the 19th of July 2023, at St. Claret Seminary, Kattuwa, Negombo. Fr. J. M. Joseph Jeyaseelan, the Major Superior … Continue reading "PERPETUAL PROFESSION OF BRO. ALVEENAS ROJES CMF"
Priestly Ordination of Six Claretians
Priestly Ordinations – 2023 Six Claretian deacons of St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation – Sri Lanka were ordained as priests on the 20th of April 2023 at St. Sebastian’s Cathedral, Mannar, Sri Lanka. The six deacons who were ordained by the bishop of Mannar the Most Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Fernando are: Anthony Desmond Croos CMF, … Continue reading “Priestly Ordination of Six Claretians”
VISIT OF THE GENERAL ECONOME AND EXTRAORDINARY ASSEMBLY
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”
Diaconate Ordination of six Claretians
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”
Celebration of Religious Commitment in St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation, Sri Lanka
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”
Entrance to the Novitiate 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”
NEW GOVERNMENT OF ST. JOSEPH VAZ INDEPENDANT DELEGATION 2022 – 2025
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”
173rd Foundation Day and Delegation Assembly
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”
The 1st Delegation Assembly of St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation, Sri Lanka 2022
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”
