The Asian Bishops’ Conference
The Asian Bishops’ Conference was held in Bangkok, Thailand, from August 5th to 9th, 2024, in preparation for the second session of the Synod of Bishops on Synodality, which will…
Rt. Rev. Dr. Anton Ranjith appointed as the Apostolic Administrator
On August 19th 2024, Pope Francis appointed Rt. Rev. Dr. Anton Ranjith as the Apostolic Administrator of the Batticaloa Diocese. This appointment followed the resignation of Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph…
The completion ceremony for a month-long residential training program for catechists
The completion ceremony for a month-long residential training program for catechists from the dioceses of the Northern and Eastern provinces took place on August 3rd 2024 at the Mannar Madhu…
Special event to honour retired priests of the Galle Diocese
On July 29th 2024, a special event was held to honour retired priests of the Galle Diocese at the Nisansala Retired Priest Home in Kalekana. The event was presided over…
The 175th anniversary of the Claretian Missionaries
The 175th anniversary of the Claretian Missionaries was celebrated with a special event on July 16th 2024, at the Claret Minor Seminary in Kattuwa, Negombo. The occasion began with a…