Founder of the Centre for Society and Religion (CSR), economist and well known human rights activist Father Tissa Balasuriya passed away yesterday (17.01.2013)For several decades Fr. Bala, who was a highly qualified economist, had played a powerful prophetic role to bring about social justice and an equitable distribution wealth and resources among all people of all races and religions. It was with this intention that he set up the four-storey CSR at the Fatima Church premises in Deans Road to coordinate inter-religious and inter racial action for justice, freedom and lasting peace.
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Faith: A challenge to our present time and its impact on Christian life – Rev. Dr. Stany Antony
The First Pastoral Convention of the New Diocese of Trincomalee was held on 14th of January at the Pastoral Centre at Uppuveli Trincomalee. His Lordship Rev. Dr. Kingsly Swampillai Presided over the pastoral convention. Rev. Dr. Stany Antony OMI was called to address the convention.
Christmas Gathering of the Religious in the Diocese of Jaffna
Religious from different congregation who work in Jaffna Diocese met together on the 13th of December at the Bishop house to have a preparation for the Advent, and it was organized by the Organizing Committee. More than ninety religious brothers and sisters participated in it.
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Youth Animation Programmes to the Youth teams in different parts of the country
Fr. Augustine Confucious is our present director for the youth ministry in the Province of Jaffna. In 2012 he has conducted various animation programmes for the youth in different parts of the country. We have created a separate blog for his ministry. He presents a brief look into his past conducted programmes. We wish him … Read moreYouth Animation Programmes to the Youth teams in different parts of the country
‘Amathi Thoothu’ Released by Preaching Community
The first issue of the ‘Amathi Thoothu’ was released last week. It is a small four paged leaflet released by the preaching community at Vavuniya to catechise the people on Faith in this year of Faith. Many Parishes are interested in this small leaflet which will carry not only truths of Christian Faith but also … Read more‘Amathi Thoothu’ Released by Preaching Community