Celebration of the Eucharist and sacraments, proclamation of the Word, family ministry, children and youth ministry, care for the sick and formation of Christian communities.
- 15
- Oblates in parishes
- 8
- Dioceses served
- 1847
- Parish service began
From the Province history
History & details
Parish Ministry
When the Oblates arrived in Sri Lanka in 1847, they took responsibility for Catholic communities and parishes, providing sacramental, pastoral, and catechetical services throughout the Vicariates of Jaffna and Colombo.
As the local diocesan clergy was formed and dioceses became more established, the Oblates gradually handed over the parishes to the diocesan priests and moved towards specialized and missionary ministries.
Today, 15 Oblates serve in parishes in several dioceses: Jaffna, Mannar, Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Badulla, Ratnapura, Galle, and Kandy. True to their tradition as “men of difficult missions,” the Oblates continue to accept challenging, rural, and remote pastoral assignments, serving the faithful with dedication and commitment.
Source: Pathinathan Sathiyaseelan, OMI, “Present Ministries of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate in Jaffna Province”
What we do
- Celebrating the Eucharist and the Sacraments
- Proclaiming the Word of God and catechesis
- Visiting families, the sick and the elderly
- Serving rural and remote communities
- Building living Christian communities
“I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me.”