Webmaster Rev. Fr. Santhiapillai Joseph Francis, omi, was admitted at the Jaffna Training Hospital for complications of his heart. He expired on 23rd January 2014. His remains were honoured at De Mazenod Church, Columbuthurai and his funeral took place at St. Mary’s Cathedral on 25th January 2014. He was nearly 81 years when he died. Till … Read moreFr. Francis’ Funeral Service
Bros.Varathan, Jesupalan, Deloshan, and Roxen from De Mazenod Scholasticate, Jaffna made their Perpetual Oblation in the Congregation of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate on the 8th of Dec., 2013 at the New church of Eugene de Mezenod at Colombuthurai, Jaffna. Fr. Paul Nadchethiram omi, the Provincial Superior presided over the Eucharistic celebration. On the following day, 9th of Dec. the four Newly … Read morePerpetual Vows & Diaconate
Rev. Fr. Cornelius OMI, The First Assistant General made a short visit to our Province. During his visit he called on all the Formation houses and some of our Communities. One evening we had an informal gathering in honor of Fr. Cornelius, and most of the district Oblate fathers were present in the gathering at … Read moreVisit of First Assistant General, to the Province of Jaffna
A group of Oblates from Jaffna Province had gathered at ‘Sangamum Centre’ in Jaffna to do their annual retreat. Father Jerome Lambert OMI led them to experience a Spiritual renewal for the coming days.
The Eugene de Mezenod Church at Colombuthurai, Jaffna is nearing completion. It will be blessed and opened on the 8th of December 2013 by the Bishop of Jaffna. We the Oblates, gratefully remember “The Mission Prokur” Germany the director and the Oblates of the Province. More Information will follow.