The second mission preaching of this year 2018 was held at Mandativu from the 6th of April to the 27th of April. Mandaitivu is an island off the coast of Jaffna peninsula in northern Sri Lanka, located approximately 3 kilometres south of the city of Jaffna. Mandativu parish is one of the oldest Oblate missions,that … Read moreGrand Mission Preaching at Mandativu
A Day to remember Bishop Semeria, the founding father of the Oblate Mission in Sri Lanka is being organized by the Oblate Study Club, De Mazenod Scholasticate, Jaffna. It will be on the 14th of July, 2018.The Oblates with Jaffna Diocesan Clergy, Holy Family Sisters of Bordeaux, other religious, seminarians and MAMI members are expected … Read moreIn Honor of the Founding Father
By the MAMI Members… The MAMI members in the both dioceses of Jaffna and Mannar celebrated the feast of St. Eugene De Mazenod at St. James’ Church, Illavalai and at St. Mary’s Church, Aripputhurai. In both places, around 150 MAMI members participated in the celebrations. The members of the Jaffna diocese gathered at St. James’ … Read moreCelebrating the Founder
A ceremony ‘Sending Missionaries Outside the Province’ was formally conducted to give a warm ceremonial send off to Rev. Fr. Bede Sujaharan, OMI, who received his first obedience to the Province of Mexico. Fr. Suja (as he is called) presided over the thanksgiving mass at the chapel of St. Eugene De Mazenod, Colombuthurai. There were Oblates, Scholastics, … Read moreDeparture Ceremony
The past band crew of the Oblate administered St. Joseph’s College in Trincomalee facilitated an Inter-School Band Competition. Nine prestigious schools from Trincomalee district competed in the battle of the bands which took place on the 10th of March 2018 at the College Grounds. St. Joseph’s college which was founded by Rev. Fr. Keating … Read moreInter School Band Competition