The young oblates, under five years in priesthood and under ten years in oblate brotherhood gathered at Thodarpham on January 28, 2019. Rev. Fr. Francis Daniel, OMI, the Sacerdotal Golden Jubiliarian was invited to share his experience with the young oblates. Fr. Provincial requested Fr. Daniel to highlight on “Oblate Priesthood.” Basing on his experience, … Read moreYoung Oblates’ Ongoing Formation
Day of recollection for the members of MAMI (Missionary Association of Mary Immaculate) was organized in both Jaffna and Mannar dioceses. The day of recollection for the MAMI members in Jaffna was held at “Sangamam”, Kopay on December 16, 2018, while for the MAMI members in Mannar at “Gnanodhayam”, Keeri on December 23,2018. During the … Read moreDay of Recollection for MAMI Members
The Annual Retreat for the second group of the Oblates of Jaffna Province was held at Gnanadhayam, Keeri, Mannar from November 4 – 10, 2018. Forty three Oblates participated in this retreat. The retreat facilitator was Rev. Fr. Luis Arochiyaraj, OCD. It was a very simple and enriching retreat, preached by him. He emphasized more … Read moreThe Annual Retreat – 2018
Two of our Scholastics, Bro. Santhiyogu Vincent Michael, OMI and Bro. Vethanayagam Anucious, OMI made their Final Vows on December 08, 2018 at De Mazenod Chapel, Colombuthurai, Jaffna. Very Rev. Fr. S. Edwin Vasantharajah, OMI, the Provincial Superior – Jaffna Province received their vows. On December 09, 2018, the following day Bro. Sahayathasan James Surenthirarajah, … Read moreFinal Vows and Ordination to Diaconate
Iona College, located in Lindum, a suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, founded by Fr. Timothy M. F. Long, OMI and, Fr. Denis McCarthy, OMI in 1958 celebrates its diamond jubilee. The present Rector of Iona College, Fr Michael Twigg, OMI requested Fr.Provincial to assist them to visit Oblate missions in Jaffna Province. The purpose of … Read moreIona College Visits Jaffna Oblate Missions