CHARIS Asia Catholic Charismatic Renewal • Continental Service of Communion The Current of Grace in Asia
CHARIS Asia is the Continental Service of Communion for Asia within CHARIS – Catholic Charismatic Renewal International Service . CHARIS serves the Catholic Charismatic Renewal as a service of communion established through the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life of the Holy See.
Leo XIV
Audience with the
Catholic Charismatic Renewal
The historic papal audience gathered leaders, youth, and representatives of the worldwide Charismatic Current of Grace in the presence of the Holy Father.
Vatican City • Paul VI Audience Hall
Holy See Official Livestream Archive
CHARIS International
Returning to Our Roots
to Ignite the Future.
CHARIS operates under the Holy See to serve the "current of grace." Our mission in Asia is threefold:
Baptism in the
Holy Spirit
To spread the Grace of Pentecost throughout the whole Church in Asia, igniting the fire of faith in every local community.
Christian
Unity
To work for the unity among all believers, fulfilling the Lord's prayer "that they all may be one."
Service to
the Poor
To promote service to the poor and marginalized in our societies, making the charity of Christ visible.
Asia
Leadership Team.
Anthony Lim
Coordinator
Malaysia
Clitson Joseph
Secretary
UAE
Ajin Joseph
Youth Coordinator
India
Chev. Cyril John
Member
UAE
Dr. Midhun Paul
Member
Irene Ailing
Member
Jayanath Perera
Member
Fe Barino
Member
Br. James Yu
Member
South Korea
Fr. Young Chul Pedro Kim
Member
60 Years of Grace
Pentecost
2027
In 2027, the global family will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. We are preparing for a unique pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
"An experience that unites faith, friendship, and mission."Read More About 2027
The Pulse of
Communion.
"In the heart of Asia, the Holy Spirit is weaving a tapestry of grace that transcends borders and languages. We are one single current of life, flowing together toward the heart of the Father. Our mission is to be the pulse of communion, ensuring that no soul walks alone in their spiritual fire. Together, we are a body designed for the sacred joy of serving the nations."
Clitson Joseph
Secretary, CHARIS Asia
Voices of
the Continent.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026
Official materials are now available for all Asian National Services of Communion...
Worldwide 24-Hour Online Intercession
Join the global chain of prayer and stand in the gap for Asia and the world...
The "New Life" Seminar Launching
Launching in English for the Asian continent to prepare for Pentecost 2025...
Our Pillars of
Mission.
Baptism
in
the Spirit
The core experience of the Renewal. Igniting a personal encounter with the Holy Spirit across the 24 nations of Asia.
Service of
Communion
Fostering unity among diverse prayer groups and communities, acting as a bridge under the Holy See's guidance.
Ecclesial
Maturity
Equipping leaders with spiritual and professional training to serve the Church with integrity and excellence.
Serving the
24 Nations
of Asia.
CHARIS Asia is the spiritual heartbeat of the Renewal across Eurasia. From the shores of the Philippines to the heart of India, we facilitate the current of grace that transcends every border.
1,200+
Prayer Groups
24
National Services
One Spirit, One Body.
Spanning across the sovereign nations of Asia.