The 16th death anniversary of Rev. Fr. Sarathjeevan
The 16th death anniversary of Rev. Fr. Sarathjeevan, who died on May 18, 2009—the final day of the war in Mullivaikkal—was commemorated on May 17 at Our Lady of Fatima…
Mullivaikkal Porridge Remembered Across Tamil Homeland
As part of the Mullivaikkal Remembrance Week, the symbolic distribution of porridge took place across various parts of the Northern and Eastern Tamil homeland. This act commemorates a painful chapter…
The 40th anniversary of the Kumudini boat massacre
The 40th anniversary of the Kumudini boat massacre was solemnly commemorated on May 15 at the Delft jetty in remembrance of one of the most tragic incidents in the island’s…
Archbishop Brian Udaigwe Concludes Mission in Sri Lanka
Most Rev. Dr. Brian Udaigwe, who served as the Apostolic Nuncio to Sri Lanka since 2020, officially concluded his mission on May 31 and has returned to the Vatican to…
Batticaloa Diocese Pays Tribute to Its First Bishop
The first bishop of the Diocese of Batticaloa and Bishop Emeritus, Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Ponniah, was called to eternal rest on May 19th at the age of 73. Born…