Beyond Nostalgia: Forty Years After EDSA People Power Uprising, the Call Remains

Feb 25, 2026 | SOMI

A Pastoral Reflection As we mark the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, one may remember the story of the frog in boiling water. If you take a frog and suddenly throw it into a pot of boiling water, it will react immediately. It will feel the danger...

SOMIsid — Going Beneath the Surface Launching

Feb 1, 2026 | SOMI

The SOMIsid launching marks the beginning of a meaningful journey of dialogue, reflection, and action as we go beneath the surface of solidarity and mission. Held at St. Anthony Mary Claret College, this gathering brings together partners in faith and service to...

Take care of God’s creation. But above all, take care of the people in need. -Pope Francis

Nov 23, 2025 | SOMI

Fifteen days after Typhoon Fung-Wong (locally known as Uwan) struck Catanduanes, the SOMI Oplan Ginhawa Team reached Sitio Palestina, Brgy. Suchan in Bagamanoc. The scene was overwhelming: residents were painstakingly nagkakaykay—digging their homes out of the deep...

LAKBAY KALINGA – CEBU

Nov 22, 2025 | JPIC, Mission Procure, SOMI

Solidarity Amid Uncertainty Cebu, Philippines. On September 30, 2025, a powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Cebu and nearby provinces, causing widespread damage to homes and livelihoods. Many families were injured, displaced, and left grieving. In response, Ako...

Claretian Missionaries Join Relief Effort with BDO Foundation and CHARIS in Typhoon-Tino Ravaged Cebu

Nov 21, 2025 | SOMI

Cebu, Philippines — The Claretian Missionaries Solidarity & Mission (SOMI) team, led by Fr. Arnold M. Abelardo, CMF, Director of Ako ang Saklay, Inc., has returned to Cebu to mount a major relief operation for families devastated by Typhoon Tino. This latest...

Claretian Leaders and CMSP Mission Partners Strengthen Collaboration for Justice and Service

Nov 10, 2025 | SOMI

Quezon City, Philippines. The Fr. Rhoel Gallardo Province of the Claretian Missionaries hosted a critical meeting on October 22, 2025, bringing together Claretian leaders and coordinators from the mission partners of the Conference of Major Superiors of the...

Claretian Aspirants Deepen Understanding of Vocation and Social Engagement

Sep 30, 2025 | Brothers, Claret Seminary, SOMI

Quezon City, Philippines. Claretian Aspirants at the Claret Formation Center gathered on September 22, 2025, for a significant session focused on brotherhood, vocation, and the Church’s prophetic role in society. Brotherhood and the Claretian Vocation The...

“Is There Still Hope?” A Call to Action and Reflection

Sep 21, 2025 | SOMI

Quezon City, Philippines. An event titled “May Pag-asa pa ba?” (Is There Still Hope?) was held on September 20, 2025, at the Claret School of Quezon City (CSQC) Fr. Santiago AVR. The gathering, which took place from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, brought together...

From Singapore to the Philippines: A Partnership of Hope and Service

Jun 25, 2025 | SOMI

Singapore – A delegation from the Claretian Missionaries’ Solidarity Mission (SoMi) Team of the Fr. Rhoel Gallardo Province recently concluded an immersive mission encounter in Singapore, partnering with the renowned soup kitchen, Willing Hearts. The...

Together we Stand for truth. Live our values. Let our vote shape a future of hope.

May 11, 2025 | JPIC, SOMI

As we approach the 2025 National and Local Elections during this Jubilee Year of Hope, we—Claretian Missionaries and mission partners across the Philippines—are called to be steadfast beacons of light, truth, and moral clarity in our society. While democracy may not...