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Toggle Our Mission Spirituality Our Ministries The Congregation History of the U.S.A. – Canada Province Our Focus Menu Toggle Our Parishes Publishing Devotion to St. Jude Digital Outreach Social Services Education Campus Ministry Join Us Menu Toggle Claretian Vocations Ministry Opportunities Recent News Safe Environment Donate Donate Search for: Search Menu Toggle Our Mission Spirituality Our Ministries The Congregation History of the U.S.A. – Canada Province Our Focus Menu Toggle Our Parishes Publishing Devotion to St. Jude Digital Outreach Social Services Education Campus Ministry Join Us Menu Toggle Claretian Vocations Ministry Opportunities Recent News Safe Environment Donate Donate Slide 4 He is a man who unceasingly expends himself to light the fire of divine love in the world.” Slide 5 Slide 3 A son of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is a man who is consumed with love and who sets on fire everything in his path.” Slide 5 He can think of but one thing — working, suffering, and seeking at all times the greater glory of God and the salvation of souls, to imitate Our Lord Jesus Christ.” - St. Anthony Mary Claret Slide 1 The Claretians—whose formal name is Congregation of Missionaries, Sons of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary—were founded by St. Anthony Mary Claret on July 16, 1849 in Vic, Spain. Slide 2 The aim of the Congregation is to seek in all things the glory of God, the sanctification of our members, and the salvation of people throughout the world, in keeping with our missionary charism in the Church. We dream of a Congregation of Missionaries who share our lives, diversity, and resources in communities shaped by the mission and ministries God has entrusted to us. We encourage and accompany one another as brothers through mutual listening, without excluding anyone. Rooted in Christ, Audacious in Mission, XXVI Claretian General Chapter, 2021 Witnessing the teaching of Christ, we respond to the needs of God’s people as a community. Following the example of our Founder, Saint Anthony Mary Claret, we are unafraid of entering difficult situations to offer Christ’s healing message of peace, professing a shared Christian belief, as we invite others to become part of our mission. For us, each parish or ministry is a vital font of sacramental life and the heart where the community gathers to live and celebrate the Gospel. While focusing mainly on Hispanic communities, we are dedicated to living and working with all people in need. Our missionaries currently work in the United States and in provinces of Canada. We address a variety of issues including, hunger, gang and domestic violence, housing, parenting, healthcare, and education, entrusting in the Lord, and inspired by God’s Word, we joyfully embrace the challenges that confront us. Responding to local needs, we initiated organizations and ministries to serve those less fortunate with the goal that they would mature and become self-sufficient. Two examples of need-based organizations are Claretian Associates, an organization that is committed to providing housing opportunities for the marginalized, and Chicago Family Heath, which offers medical care to the poor. These have become integral parts of the region and reflect Claret’s vision for the local community to become self-reliant. During his time as the Archbishop of Santiago de Cuba, Saint Anthony erected a hospital and many schools. He was a firm believer in education, and he distributed books wherever he preached. He also published multiple books, which is why Saint Anthony is the patron saint of the Catholic press. After becoming ordained in 1835, Claret began his ministry effort on behalf of the poor in his home county of Spain. In keeping with Saint Anthony’s mission, the Claretians work in schools, hospitals, and parishes throughout the United States and Canada. Devotion to St. Jude Learn More Recent News Centenary Reunion for Dominguez Seminary Announced It is an honor to be leading alumni efforts to celebrate the founding of Dominguez Seminary 100 years ago. In 1924, the Dominguez Family gave, in trust, the family’s historic […] Reviving the Original Spirit”: Announcement Letter on the 175th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Congregation Rome, Italy. The Superior General of the Claretian Missionaries recently released an announcement letter on May 31, 2023, on the occasion of the 175th anniversary of the foundation of the Congregation. […] Election of New Provincial Government During Second USA-Canada Province Chapter The Claretian Missionaries USA-CANADA Province held its second provincial chapter from June 5-9, 2023 on the campus of the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein, Illinois […] Related Websites: Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions Contact Us Careers Copyright ©...