Oblates from Jaffna and Colombo Provinces Join National Interreligious Conference with the President
Around 20–25 Oblates from Jaffna and Colombo Provinces participated in a National Interreligious Conference held at Temple Trees, Colombo, on 5 November 2026, with the participation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The conference marked the first anniversary of the “A Whole Country Together” initiative, promoting collective action towards a drug-free Sri Lanka.
Oblate Province of Jaffna
5 November 2026Temple Trees, Colombo, Sri Lanka1 min read
Around 20–25 Oblates representing the Oblate Provinces of Jaffna and Colombo participated in a National Interreligious Conference held on 5 November 2026 at Temple Trees, Colombo, with the participation of His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
The conference was organised to mark the first anniversary of the national initiative, “A Whole Country Together” (முழு நாடுமே ஒன்றாக), which aims to rescue Sri Lankan society from the growing threat of drug abuse and the drug-related crisis.
Religious leaders and representatives from different faith traditions gathered to reflect on the importance of collective responsibility, interreligious cooperation and the active involvement of religious communities in building a drug-free society.
The participation of the Oblates from both Jaffna and Colombo Provinces highlighted their commitment to promoting social responsibility, peace, human dignity and the well-being of society.
The gathering provided an important opportunity for religious communities to stand together and strengthen their contribution towards creating a safer, healthier and more united Sri Lanka.
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