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Fr. Peduru Arulnathan OMI was born as the second child of Peter and Maria on March 03, 1948. He learned primary education at Saravanai, Sinnamadu R.C.T.M.V., his intermediate education at Velanai Central College, and his higher education at St. Antony’s College, Kayts. He joined the Oblate Juniorate at Nugegoda, Colombo in 1970. In 1977, he entered into the Oblate Novitiate in Bandarawella and completed it with his first profession … Read moreGoodbye Fr. Arul – We Surely Miss You

The Scholasticate Community in Jaffna expressed their solidarity with the people in fasting and praying before the Blessed Sacrament for 12 hours on 22-03-2020. They prayed continuously for the prevalent situation of the world which is affected by Covid-19. Since the situation does not permit them to go out, they live inside and spend their … Read moreScholastics in Solidarity with the Global Pandemic

AORC meeting was held for the first time in Jaffna from 1st to 6th of March 2020. The Asia Oceana Regional Conference (AORC) was held from 2nd to 6th of March 2020 at Sangamam, Kopay, Jaffna. In the history of Jaffna Province, it is the first time that the AORC was hosted. Seventeen AORC members … Read moreAORC meeting in Jaffna

A Protest march against drug addiction and consumption of alcoholic beverages was organized by Centre for Peace and reconciliation (CPR) on February 9th 2020 at Akkarayankulam, Kilinochchi. This organised protest was to bring an awareness among the people which besets persistent problems in the family, in the society and in the life of school-going children. … Read moreA Protest March

The district meeting for the Oblates living in Jaffna Peninsula was held on 3rd of February 2020 at ‘Vasanthaham’, De Mazenod Scholasticate. The gathering linked all those who were geographically closer to each other. It remained the primary means of social, spiritual, and  in fact religious        fellowship and communication. The gathering brought a wider perspective … Read moreOblate District Meeting – Jaffna Unit