For everyone of us, the time seems very fast and steals all our energy and creativity, our strength and exposure. The word ‘quarantine’ becomes familiar in the mouths of so many; ‘Stay home, Stay safe, Save lives’ is the humblest request echoed form every nook and corner; wearing masks becomes the safest mechanism seen on … Read moreCOVID – 19 & the Oblates of Jaffna Province
On May 14, 2020, the Superior General received the unanimous consent of the Council for the appointment of Fr. Eugene BENEDICT as Provincial of the Jaffna Province of Sri Lanka for the first term.
The first residency of the training program for spiritual guides took place at Sangamum, Kopay from March 11 – April 08, 2020, conducted by Fr. S. M. Selvaratnam, OMI. There were nine participants from five religious congregations including an Oblate from Colombo Province, Sri Lanka. They began the program with an eight-day contemplative retreat, and then … Read moreThe First Residency Training Program
Fr. Peduru Arulnathan OMI was born as the second child of Peter and Maria on March 03, 1948. He learned primary education at Saravanai, Sinnamadu R.C.T.M.V., his intermediate education at Velanai Central College, and his higher education at St. Antony’s College, Kayts. He joined the Oblate Juniorate at Nugegoda, Colombo in 1970. In 1977, he entered into the Oblate Novitiate in Bandarawella and completed it with his first profession … Read moreGoodbye Fr. Arul – We Surely Miss You
The Scholasticate Community in Jaffna expressed their solidarity with the people in fasting and praying before the Blessed Sacrament for 12 hours on 22-03-2020. They prayed continuously for the prevalent situation of the world which is affected by Covid-19. Since the situation does not permit them to go out, they live inside and spend their … Read moreScholastics in Solidarity with the Global Pandemic