Inauguration and Blessing of the Mission House – Enselwatte
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 at the National Para Olympic 2022, Sri Lanka
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”
“CLARET WAY” Youth Gathering at Claret Seminary
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”
Youth Program at Claret Nivas, Kandy
The annual youth program for the youngsters of the Apostolate places, where the Claret Nivas Scholastics go for mission experience, was held on the 22nd of May, 2022 at Claret Nivas, Kandy. There were around 90 participants from various Apostolate places in and around Kandy. The program was animated by Fr. Jenis Coonghe CMF, one … Continue reading “Youth Program at Claret Nivas, Kandy”
Annual Sports Meet at VAROD
VAROD (Vanni Rehabilitation for the Differently Abled) is one of the missions of the Claretian in Vanni, Sri Lanka. VAROD annually holds sports meet for the differently ables in order to support them to be integrated with the society, to acquire vital social skills, develop independence, and become empowered. On the other hand Sports for … Continue reading “Annual Sports Meet at VAROD”
Ongoing Formation Programme for the Junior Priest of St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation Sri Lanka
Junior Priest Accompaniment Programme (JPAP) takes place two times a year for the Claretian priests of St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation, who are ordained within five years. It is an accompaniment programme to initiate the very young priests in mission and to help them in difficulties which they may encounter personally in their missionary activities … Continue reading “Ongoing Formation Programme for the Junior Priest of St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation Sri Lanka”
NEW PARISH IN THE DIOCESE OF GALLE
The Selvakanda quasi-parish, administered by the Claretian Missionaries since February 2020 was made an autonomous parish on the 20th of February 2022. The declaration was made by the bishop of Galle the Most Rev. Dr. Raymond Wickramasinghe. The official name of the parish is “Our Lady of Madhu Parish, Enselwatte” or simply “Enselwatte Parish”. It … Continue reading “NEW PARISH IN THE DIOCESE OF GALLE”
THREE MORE NEW PRIESTS TO ST. JOSEPH VAZ INDEPENDENT DELEGATION – SRI LANKA
The 16th of February 2022 was a day of blessing for St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation as she received the gift of three new priests. Deacons J. Donal Christy CMF, K. Annroy Aravinth, CMF and T.P. Patrick Johnson, CMF were ordained as priests by the Most Rev. Dr. Justin Bernard Gnanapragasam, the Bishop of Jaffna at … Continue reading “THREE MORE NEW PRIESTS TO ST. JOSEPH VAZ INDEPENDENT DELEGATION – SRI LANKA”
12 YOUNG BOYS JOIN ST. CLARET MINOR SEMINARY, KATTUWA
16 th of January 2022 was a joyful day for the members of the St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation Sri Lanka. It is not only because of the Feast of St. Joseph Vaz but also a group of twelve young boys has received admission to St. Claret Minor seminary at Kattuwa, Negombo, Srilanka. They were … Continue reading “12 YOUNG BOYS JOIN ST. CLARET MINOR SEMINARY, KATTUWA”
Diaconate Ordination
Uploaded by the Delegation Secretary | Kandy, Sri Lanka | September 10, 2021 It has been a week of blessings for the entire Claretian Congregation and specially for St. Joseph Vaz Independent Delegation. On the 7th five postulants started the novitiate program and on the 8th nine students made their perpetual vows while another fifteen … Continue reading “Diaconate Ordination”
