Claretian Publications was founded in 1981 under the leadership of Fr. Alberto Rossa, CMF, as a pastoral initiative of the Claretian Missionaries in the Philippines. The organization was created to answer the Church’s call for accessible and affordable religious publications that could reach clergy, religious communities, educators, and lay Catholics.

Over the decades, the organization expanded beyond traditional publishing into digital publishing, printing services, media production, and online evangelization. As its mission broadened, it adopted the name Claretian Communications Foundation, Inc. (CCFI) while retaining Claretian Publications as its primary publishing identity. Today it serves readers throughout the Philippines and collaborates with Catholic institutions across Asia and the Pacific. [1]

Claretian Publications operates under the Claretian Missionaries, formally known as the Congregation of Missionaries, Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (CMF). The congregation was founded by St. Anthony Mary Claret in 1849 in Spain with a mission centered on evangelization through preaching, education, publications, and missionary work. Today, the Claretians serve in more than 60 countries and maintain numerous publishing ministries worldwide. [2]

The organization’s mission is to:

• Promote integral evangelization through modern communication.

• Foster renewed Christian spirituality.

• Support the formation of clergy, missionaries, religious communities, and lay leaders.

• Produce affordable, high-quality Catholic educational and spiritual resources.

• Respond to contemporary social and pastoral challenges through faith-based communication.

Claretian Communications Foundation envisions becoming a leading religious publisher in Asia and the Pacific, serving the Church through innovative and accessible communication media.

Claretian Publications publishes a broad range of Catholic materials, including:

• Catholic Bibles

• Bible Diaries

• Daily Gospel reflections

• Liturgical books

• Theology and pastoral resources

• Catechetical materials

• Prayer books

• Spiritual formation books

• Devotional publications

• Religious education resources

• Children’s religious books

• Academic theological works

• E-books and digital publications

Among its most recognized annual publications are the Bible Diary, Daily Gospel, and seasonal devotional materials used by many Catholic parishes, schools, and religious communities. [1]

Beyond publishing, Claretian Publications offers:

• Book publishing

• Professional printing services

• Customized liturgical and devotional materials

• Educational publishing

• Rights licensing for international publishers

• Digital publishing

• E-book distribution

• Religious media production

• Faith formation resources for schools and dioceses [1]

Its publications generally emphasize:

• Biblical studies

• Catholic theology

• Christian spirituality

• Moral and social teachings

• Liturgy

• Evangelization

• Pastoral ministry

• Religious education

• Missionary formation

• Church history

• Marian devotion

• Catholic social teaching [3]

Claretian Publications in the Philippines is part of the Claret Publishing Group, an international consortium of Claretian publishing houses with operations in countries including:

• Spain

• India

• Italy

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Macau

• Hong Kong

• Philippines

This global network enables the exchange of publications, translations, and theological resources among Claretian publishers worldwide. [4]

Its publications are distributed through:

• Catholic bookstores

• Parish churches

• Religious congregations

• Seminaries

• Universities

• Catholic schools

• Bookstore chains

• Online bookstore

• Digital publishing platforms [1]

The organization is headquartered in:

8 Mayumi Street, U.P. Village, Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines

Claretian Publications is recognized for:

• More than four decades of Catholic publishing experience.

• A strong focus on affordable religious literature.

• Publications rooted in Catholic doctrine and pastoral practice.

• Integration of print, digital, and multimedia evangelization.

• Collaboration with Catholic authors, theologians, clergy, and educators.

• Serving readers throughout the Philippines and the wider Asia-Pacific region. [1]

Since its establishment in 1981, Claretian Publications has played a significant role in Catholic publishing in the Philippines. Through books, liturgical resources, digital media, and educational materials, it has supported faith formation for clergy, religious communities, educators, and lay Catholics. As part of the global Claretian publishing network, it continues to advance the Claretian tradition of evangelization through communication, adapting its mission to both print and digital platforms while remaining committed to accessible, faith-centered publishing. [1]

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