Chaddy Shrine of Our Lady of Good Voyage, is the major shrine of the Diocese of Jaffna and the Oblates have been serving at this shrine for many decades. This shrine’s history goes back to the time of the Portuguese presence in the Island. It is common history that a Portuguese sailor who was travelling … Read moreLenten Programmes at Chaddy Shrine
Once again St. Eugene Academy at Gnanodhayam has reached the peak of its success by issuing 200 certificates for eighty three students for various subjects namely ICT, English and Sinhala language. Even though it was a period of pandemic, the students co-operated well. There were many distinguished members who graced the occasion, namely the Rt. … Read moreAwarding Ceremony
The members of the Missionary Association of Mary Immaculate (MAMI) in the dioceses of Jaffna and Mannar gathered at Gnanodhayam on the 6th of March and at Chaddy on the 12th of March in order to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the presence and mission of the Oblates in Sri Lanka. Since these events took … Read moreMissionary Association of Mary Immaculate (MAMI) gathering
The animation for Parish Priest was held on the 23rd of March, 2022 at the Provincial House, Thodarpaham. The animation took place in a cordial atmosphere with the eleven Parish Priests from ten parishes. Fr. Vincent Patrick, OMI in his input to the Oblates stressed on the leadership of the Parish Priests and the virtue … Read moreThe Animation for Oblate Parish Priest
The annual feast of St. Anthony was held at Skanthapuram, Akkarayankulam on the 13th of June. The chief celebrant was Rev. Fr. Sahaya Nayagam, the Dean of Kilinochchi. The first communion service was held at Akkarayankulam Parish on the 19th of June 2022. The chief celebrant was Very Rev. Fr. Eugene Benedict, OMI, the Provincial … Read moreFrom Akkarayan Parish