Every Claretian carries a story of faith in action.
Our Story
Rooted in prayer, we walk beside you in faith.
Discover who we are.
3,000 Claretians. 72 Countries. One Global Mission.
We are on fire with God’s love. From administering the sacraments to building water wells to advocating at the United Nations, more than 3,000 Claretian missionaries reach across borders to enkindle hope around the world. Join us.
Meet the missionaries behind the mission
Fr. David Gutierrez, CMF
Newly Ordained
Diocese of Fresno
Rev. Paul Keller, CMF
Provincial Superior
USA-Canada Province
Fr. Byron Macias, CMF
Co-Director
National Shrine of St. Jude
Devoted Sons of Mary
Our official name is Congregation of Missionaries Sons of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Cordis Mariae Filius (CMF) in Latin means Son of the Heart of Mary.
Like Mary, we are called to spread God's love freely and tirelessly to all people, especially those who feel overlooked and forgotten. "Being the arms of Mary" is how our founder, St. Anthony Mary Claret, described our mission.
Learn MoreRooted in Christ. Audacious in Mission.
Working in partnership, Claretians tend to the spiritual needs and the daily struggles within the communities we serve, including Spanish-, French-, and Vietnamese-speaking communities. We promote Catholic social teaching to combat injustice. We exclude no one.
