Our Ministries & Apostolates
From college auditoriums in the mist-clad hills of Arunachal to remote mission outposts and flood-prone plains, the Claretians bring the light of the Gospel through holistic action.
Higher Education & School Apostolate
"Illuminating Minds and Nurturing Human Values"
Education is one of the most transformative expressions of our Claretian mission. Across Northeast India, we run higher education degree colleges, higher secondary institutions, and rural primary schools that empower first-generation learners and tribal youth.
Key Centers & Outreach
- •Saint Claret College, Ziro (Arunachal Pradesh) – NAAC Accredited Degree College
- •St. Claret Higher Secondary School, Ampati (South West Garo Hills, Meghalaya)
- •St. Claret School, Borjhar (Guwahati, Assam)
- •St. Claret School, Salana (Nagaon District, Assam)
- •Rural English Medium Schools in remote border hill stations
Impact & Mission Outcomes
- First-generation tribal college graduates
- Value-based holistic character formation
- Eco-friendly green campuses & biodiversity research
- Hostel facilities for students from remote hill villages
Pastoral & Parish Apostolate
"Incarnating the Word in Rural and Tribal Cultures"
Our missionary priests and brothers live in communion with local indigenous peoples, accompanying Catholic communities across diverse tribal languages and cultural traditions in Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh.
Key Centers & Outreach
- •St. Claret Parish, Borjhar (Guwahati Archdiocese)
- •Christ the King Parish, Ziro (Itanagar Diocese)
- •Holy Redeemer Mission, Longding (Miao Diocese)
- •Claretian Mission Stations in Garo Hills & Karbi Anglong
- •Rural village chapels and outstations served regularly
Impact & Mission Outcomes
- Liturgical inculturation and tribal hymnody
- Sacramental preparation for children and adults
- Basic Christian Communities (BCCs) animation
- Training of catechists and lay village leaders
Claret Way Global (Youth Ministry)
"World Network of Young Claretians – Walking in Faith, Fellowship & Mission"
Claret Way Global is the worldwide network of young Claretians, linking youth and young adults aged 18 to 30 from all realities of the Claretian family across the globe. In the Delegation / Province of Northeast India, our youth ministry integrates local tribal and regional youth communities into this dynamic international communion. Rooted in the charism of St. Anthony Mary Claret, Claret Way accompanies young men and women through spiritual discernment, leadership formation, intercultural fraternity, and bold missionary evangelization in following the lifestyle of Jesus.
Key Centers & Outreach
- •Claret Way Northeast Secretariat & Youth Animation Desk, Claret Villa, Mawlai, Shillong
- •Claret Way Global Network Affiliation (claret.org/claret-way)
- •Parish & Campus Youth Fraternities across Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal & Nagaland
- •Regional Claret Way Youth Leadership Conventions & Formation Camps
- •Tribal & Indigenous Youth Accompaniment & Discernment Forums
Impact & Mission Outcomes
- Provincial Youth Ministry leadership coordinated by Rev. Fr. James Mawa, CMF
- Global network communion uniting young Claretians (18–30) in faith and universal mission
- Leadership formation, vocational discernment retreats, and skill development workshops
- Inter-tribal youth peace rallies, eco-initiatives, and cultural fraternity gatherings
- Integration with worldwide Claretian Family encounters and World Youth Day delegations
Biblical Apostolate & Communications: DigiWord
"Read. Reflect. Pray. Live the Word."
Rooted in the missionary spirit of St. Anthony Mary Claret as an apostle of the press and digital evangelization, the Biblical Apostolate & Communications wing brings the living Word of God to screens, homes, and hearts. Spearheaded by DigiWord – Claretian Digital Word Ministry, this apostolate produces daily Catholic Gospel reflections, Lectio Divina guides, multimedia homilies, and regional language Scripture resources across Northeast India and to a global readership.
Key Centers & Outreach
- •DigiWord Central Studio & Portal (digiword.in), Claret Villa, Mawlai
- •DigiWord CMF YouTube Channel (@DigiwordCMF) & Broadcast Studio
- •Claretian Publications & Biblical Translation Desk, Northeast India
- •Lectio Divina & Daily Gospel Reflection Community (10K+ Active Readers)
- •Regional Language Scripture Media Projects (Khasi, Garo, Assamese, Bodo)
Impact & Mission Outcomes
- Under the directorship of biblical scholar Fr. (Dr) Johnson Thurackel, CMF
- Over 1,000+ daily Catholic Gospel reflections published and freely accessible online
- Active multimedia evangelization across web, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram
- Structured Lectio Divina guides for families, youth, religious, and daily Mass attendees
- Audio-visual homilies, liturgical reflections, and regional Bible translation initiatives
Seminary Formation & Vocation Ministry
"Nurturing Passionate Missionaries for the Church"
Accompaniment of young men discerning a religious and missionary calling as Claretian priests and brothers. We provide thorough spiritual, intellectual, human, and pastoral formation rooted in Cordimarian spirituality and missionary zeal.
Key Centers & Outreach
- •Claretian Minor Seminary, Barpeta Road (Bongaigaon Diocese, Assam)
- •Vocation Discernment & Aspirancy Desk, Provincial House (Claret Villa, Mawlai, Shillong)
- •Study Houses & Philosophical/Theological Collaborations across India
- •Novitiate & Ongoing Formation Programs
- •Diocesan and tribal youth discernment retreats
Impact & Mission Outcomes
- Annual "Come and See" discernment retreats for matric & plus-two youth
- Spiritual direction, personal mentoring & Bible study
- English, humanities and indigenous language integration
- Community living, manual labor & pastoral field exposure
Partner With Us in Mission
Learn more about our educational projects, rural medical clinics, youth accompaniment, and community development initiatives across Northeast India.
Social Service: Navjan – A People Empowerment Trust
"Peace, Reconciliation, Conflict Relief & Public Health"
Navjan – A People Empowerment Trust is the dedicated social service wing of the Claretian Missionaries in Northeast India. Operating from Claretian Bhavan, Borjhar, Guwahati, Navjan actively champions peace and reconciliation, hosts regular inter-faith dialogue gatherings, delivers emergency disaster relief and medical aid across the region (including assistance to victims of regional conflicts), and collaborates on crucial public health initiatives like eye-donation awareness walks.
Key Centers & Outreach
Impact & Mission Outcomes