The second renewal programme initiated by the Preaching Community is for Priests and it will be held on the 8th of october 2012 in Vavuniya.. The first programme for religious was held on the 15th of september 2012. The theme of the renewal prgramme for priests will be “The Identity of the Priesthood Today” and invitations have been sent to all Priests in the Mannar Diocese as well as Oblates who are working in Mannar and Vanni.