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	24.04.2040		New Episcopal Vicars in the Archdiocese

	27.08.2010		SICK DAY Programme at Tewatta Basilica

	26.08.2010		Centenary celebrations of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta

	26.08.2010		"Blessed Mother Teresa inestimable Gift to the Church " Pope Benedict XVI

	23.08.2010		Catholic Bishops’ Conference Meets Preident Mahinda Rajapaksha

	23.08.2010		Centenary Jubilee of Periyamulla Our Lady of Snow Church

	23.08.2010		Periyamulla Parish honours Cardinal Thomas Cooray

	23.08.2010		Press Release

	15.08.2010		Festive Solemn Eucharistic celebration at the Madhu Shrine

	15.08.2010		" Family Life is a challenge to give witness deeply to God's greatest Love " Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	15.08.2010		Madhu Shrine Solemn Festive Mass

	14.08.2010		His Lordship Thomas Savundranayagama Bishop of Jaffna to preside at the Solemn Vespers at Madhu Shrine

	14.08.2010		Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith to preside at the Solemn Madhu Feast

	14.08.2010		Solemn Vespers and the Eucharistic processsion at Madhu Shrine

	13.08.2010		Already 2 1/2 lakhs of pilgrims at Madhu Shrine for the Solemn Feast to be held on 14th & 15th August.

	10.08.2010		Reflections on the Eucharist

	10.08.2010		Students pay Tribute to Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith for 25 Years of Service of Caritas Colombo - Seth Sarana

	09.08.2010		Archbishop's Special Circular made available in the City in all three languages

	08.08.2010		Madhu Shrine Feast on 14th & 15th August

	06.08.2010		St. Joseph Felicitates the Jubilarian Rector, Rev. Fr. Sylvester Ranasinghe

	05.08.2010		"Bulletin" no more, a new News Letter in the Archdiocese

	05.08.2010		Preparations are underway at Tewatta Basilica for the Sick Day

	02.08.2010		Archdiocesan Presbyterium gathers to thank God for the Priestly Life of 12 Priests

	01.08.2010		Talawila Feast of St. Anne's Shrine

	01.08.2010		" Share your riches and life with the North & East to rebuild Sri Lanka " Bishop Valence Mendis at Talawila

	31.07.2010		Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith appeals to the Priests and the Religious to prepare the Parishes and the faithful for the Year of the Eucharist

	31.07.2010		Talawila St. Anne's Shrine Vespers

	30.07.2010		Loyola College felicitates Jubilarian Rector Rev. Fr. Trevor Martin

	27.07.2010		Silver Jubilee of 11 Priests in the Archdiocese

	26.07.2010		Talawila Feast of St. Anne's Shrine will be on 31st July and 01st August.

	25.07.2010		St. Joseph's to Felicitate the Jubilarian Rector Rev. Fr. Sylvester

	24.07.2010		St. Peter's College gathers to Felicitate the Jubilarian Rector, Fr. Travis Gabriel

	23.07.2010		Archbishop Meets Catholic Principals

	22.07.2010		Christians acquitted of blasphemy charges Murdered in Faisalabad

	21.07.2010		A Peterite student dies of dengu

	20.07.2010		" Now it is time to win the war in the hearts to build permanent peace " Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	20.07.2010		A bus donated to Madhu Shrine by Mervyn Silva

	19.07.2010		Cardinal Canizares Llovera due to arrive in Sri Lanka for the declaration of the Year of the Eucharist

	18.07.2010		Preparations at the Madhu Shrine underway for the annual solemn feast of Our Lady of Madhu.

	17.07.2010		Fr. Madurawela appeals to Catholics to apply for Teaching Professsion

	17.07.2010		Prime Minister Visits Vavuniya donates to repair damaged churches in Vanni

	15.07.2010		Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith meets President Mahinda Rajapaksha to discuss about the shortage of Religion teachers

	14.07.2010		A special Circular on " THE YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST " published

	14.07.2010		THE YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF COLOMBO

	14.07.2010		THE YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST in the Archdiocese of Colombo

	14.07.2010		Bambalapitiya Parish celebrates the Solemnity of the Corpus Christi

	10.07.2010		Extension system of the telephone lines in the Archbishop's House, Colombo is defunct

	10.07.2010		Rev. Fr. Reginald OMI called to Eternal Rest

	09.07.2010		Preparations for Eucharistic Congress

	06.07.2010		President Counsel Desmond Fernando called to Eternal Rest in the Lord

	06.07.2010		July Madhu Feast Celebrated

	06.07.2010		" Eucharist builds up the communities of mission to give witness to Christ " Episcopal Vicar Fr. Cyril Gamini

	05.07.2010		Our Deepest Sympathies on the demise of Mohammed Niyaz Moulavi Church remembers the efforts of Mohamed Niyaz Moulavi in Inter-Religious unity

	02.07.2010		Chief Minister of the Western Provincial Council, Prasanna Ranatunga meets Archbishop

	01.07.2010		Episcopal Ordination of Mons. Victor Gnanapragasam OMI on 16th July in Karachi

	27.06.2010		Corpus Christi in the City - " Eucharistic Lord accompanies the Church, strengthening in her mission" Archbishop Malcolm

	26.06.2010		All Island Cultural Programme brings children of North and South together

	26.06.2010		All Island Cultural Programme brings children of North and South together

	26.06.2010		Bambalapitiya Church Group emerged All Island Champs under 15 catergory in English medium

	26.06.2010		" Bring Jesus Our Lord closer to the lives of the children" Archbishop Malcolm tells Catechists

	25.06.2010		Catechists Day in the Archdiocese of Colombo

	25.06.2010		Catechists Day in the Archdiocese of Colombo

	24.06.2010		Archbishop Malcolm informs the Education Minister the defamatory remarks on the Church in the Geography & History syllabuses

	24.06.2010		Archbishop Malcolm informs the Education Minister the defamatory remarks on the Church in the Geography & History syllabuses

	24.06.2010		Diamond Jubilee of Holy Family Convent - Dehiwala

	16.06.2010		" National Cricket Team to be a symbol of Country Unity " Kumar Sangakkara at St.Patrick's Jaffna

	16.06.2010		" National Cricket Team to be a symbol of Country Unity " Kumar Sangakkara at St.Patrick's Jaffna

	16.06.2010		" Church is ready to help in the North & East Development work " Archbishop Malcolm assures the Speaker

	13.06.2010		175th Jubilee of Kochchikade St. Anthony's Shrine

	13.06.2010		Kochchikade Jubilee Mass in Tamil By His Lordship Bishop Kingsley Swampillai

	13.06.2010		Kochchikade Jubilee Mass in Sinhala By His Grace Archbishop Emeritus Oswald Gomis

	13.06.2010		Kochchikade Jubilee Mass in English by His Excellency Archbishop Joseph Spiteri

	13.06.2010		Solemn Jubilee Procession of Kochchikade Shrine at 6.00 p.m.

	13.06.2010		300th Jubilee of St. Anthony's Shrine, Kelapalliya

	12.06.2010		" Live a life of mercy and show God's mercy to others as well " Archbishop Malcolm at Kochchikade

	12.06.2010		Special Stamp on 175th Jubilee of Kochchikade Shrine

	11.06.2010		Bishop Luigi Padovese Assassinated in Southern Turkey

	11.06.2010		175th Jubillee of St. Anthony's Shrine - Kochchikade

	05.06.2010		Cardinal Raffaele Farina opens Don Bosco Youth Centre at Metiyagana, Kurunegala

	04.06.2010		Grand welcome to Cardinal Raffaele Farina and the delegation at Dungalpitiya

	03.06.2010		His Eminence Cardinal Raffaele Farina arrives in Sri Lanka

	30.05.2010		Number of priests, religious killed in 2009 highest in ten years

	29.05.2010		Uswetakeiyawa Parish conducts Health Camps for Flood Victims

	28.05.2010		Archbishop Malcolm Greets Buddhists on Vesak celebration

	28.05.2010		Cardinal Raffaele Farina SDB wiil arrive in Sri Lanka

	27.05.2010		Vatican's Vesak Message 2010

	19.05.2010		Heavy rains and floods in Sri Lanka - Archbishop Malcolm Appeals for Relief

	19.05.2010		Caritas Colombo - Seth Sarana at flood relief work

	11.05.2010		Rev. Fr. Camillus Fernando the New Rector Holy Cross College, installed

	07.05.2010		" There is a higher degree of mutual trust between India & Sri Lanka " tells Indian HC Ashok K. Kantha

	05.05.2010		Katana district SLFP organizer Dr. Sudharshani Fernandopulle meets Archbishop Malcolm

	04.05.2010		Rev. Fr. Vernon Buyser SJ was called to Eternal rest

	03.05.2010		Vatican confirms New version of Missal

	02.05.2010		Centenary Jubilee of St. Joseph's Church, Kerawalapitiya

	01.05.2010		" God dignified the work of the fishermen " Archbishop Malcolm at the May Day in Negombo

	30.04.2010		Rev. Fr. Victor Gnanapragasam O.M.I appointed as the Bishop of Quetta in Pakistan

	30.04.2010		Two Priests killed in India & Venezuela

	29.04.2010		Prime Minister Hon. D.M. Jayaratne meets Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	29.04.2010		Deputy Minister of State Resources and Enterprise Development Sarath Gunaratne, meets Archbishop Malcolm

	24.04.2010		16 New Priests ordained in the Archdiocese

	24.04.2010		" Lord calls you to Holiness " Archbishop Malcolm tells the Newly Ordained 16 Priests

	24.04.2010		New appointments in the Archdiocese of Colombo

	23.04.2010		16 Deacons to be Ordained as Priests in the Archdiocese on 24th April

	20.04.2010		Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith elected has as the New President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference SL

	14.04.2010		Archbishop Greets All Sri Lankans peaceful and a prosperous New Year !

	12.04.2010		Archbishop Malcolm writes to the Holy Father " expression of our communion and support of the Archdiocese "

	12.04.2010		Pope Benedict sends condolences to Polish Nation

	05.04.2010		" Elect men and women of integrity, to serve the country " Archbishop Malcolm on General Elctions

	01.04.2010		Ranil Wickramasinghe meets Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	30.03.2010		Bishops in France Affirm Support for Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI

	29.03.2010		Chrism Mass - " Priests are true builders of communion between God and humanity " Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	29.03.2010		Passion Play of Grand Street Church, Negombo

	28.03.2010		PASSION SUNDAY - PALM SUNDAY

	26.03.2010		Anoma Fonseka meets Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	23.03.2010		Sacred Relics of St. Anthony taken to Negombo and Dalupotha

	23.03.2010		Sacred Relics of St. Anthony at Liyanagemulla and final Mass

	23.03.2010		Sacred Relics of St. Anthony at Katunayake airport and departure

	23.03.2010		Archbishop Malcolm denounces the use of the sacred image of Jesus Christ for election campaigns

	21.03.2010		Sacred Relics of St. Anthony were brought to Liyanagemulla

	19.03.2010		Sacred Relics of St. Anthony at the Archbishop's House Chapel

	19.03.2010		Archbishop Malcolm meets the Catholic candidates in the Western Province

	18.03.2010		Sacred Relics of St. Anthony in Jaffna and Mannar

	18.03.2010		Sacred Relics of St. Anthony in Wahakotte and Kandy

	17.03.2010		" Archdiocese is ready to help the development work in the Western Province " Archbishop Malcolm tells the Government

	15.03.2010		Annual Presbyteral Meeting of the Archdiocese

	15.03.2010		Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith addresses the first Presbyteral Meeting

	15.03.2010		Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith addresses the first Presbyteral Meeting

	12.03.2010		Sacred Relics of St. Anthony Trinciomalee-Batticaloa

	12.03.2010		" Stop election violence and all other forms of violence and work for the development of the country " Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	12.03.2010		Archdiocese donates Rs.1.5M to build a Hostel at Adampan and provides scholarships

	12.03.2010		Archdiocese donates Rs.1.5M to build a Hostel at Adampan and provides scholarships

	10.03.2010		Sacred Relics of St. Anthony were taken to Galle & Ratnapura

	10.03.2010		Sacred Relics of St. Anthony brought to St. Mary's Cathedral, Galle

	09.03.2010		An unprecedent crowd has been coming to pray before the Sacred Relics of St. Anthony

	07.03.2010		Sacred Relics of St. Anthony brought to Sri Lanka from the Basilica of Padua

	07.03.2010		Sacred Relics of St. Anthony brought to Sri Lanka from the Basilica of Padua

	26.02.2010		St. Joseph's College Prize Giving

	26.02.2010		Rev. Fr. Sylvester Ranasinghe at St. Joseph's College Prize Giving

	19.02.2010		Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith at St. Peter's College Prize giving

	18.02.2010		Funeral of Rev. Fr. Edward Anthony Karunanayake

	17.02.2010		Ash Wednesday

	17.02.2010		Lenten Message of Pope Benedict XVI for 2010

	15.02.2010		Rev. Fr. Edward Anthony Karunanayake dies in an accident

	14.02.2010		A delegation of Bishops meet President Rajapaksha

	13.02.2010		Kalutara Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes

	11.02.2010		Centenary Jubilee of Kimbulapitiya Grotto

	06.02.2010		Blessing and dedication of the New Chapel at St. Sebastian's College Moratuwa

	05.02.2010		European Union visits refugees in Orissa

	04.02.2010		Archbishop's Message on 62nd Independence Day Anniversary

	04.02.2010		The Feast of Our Lady of Lanka at the National Basilica,Tewatta

	03.02.2010		Rev. Fr. Angelo Stefanizzi SJ called to Eternal Rest

	01.02.2010		The Holy Relic of St. Anthony will br brought to Sri Lanka

	31.01.2010		" We must never lose hope " says Iraqi New Archbishop Emil Shamaoun Nona

	31.01.2010		Salesians mourn for the loss of more than 500 students

	28.01.2010		Archbishop Malcolm appeals for Haiti victims

	27.01.2010		Elections Commissioner declares President Mahinda Rajapaksha as the winner

	27.01.2010		" Presidential Election results show the consent of the comman man in the country " Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	26.01.2010		Presidential Election in Sri Lanka

	24.01.2010		Centernary Jubilee of St. Francis De Sales' Church at Amandoluwa

	23.01.2010		Holy Relic of St. Anthony to Sri Lanka in March 2010

	19.01.2010		New Chapel at St. Sebastian's College, blessed and dedicated

	19.01.2010		Annual Feast of St. Sebastian's Shrine, Kandana

	19.01.2010		Solemn Vespers of St. Sebastian's Shrine, Kandana

	16.01.2010		Tercentenary Jubilee of Blessed Joseph Vaz was delacred by Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith at Makola

	14.01.2010		Haitian Archbishop Joseph Serge-Miot Killed in Earthquake

	13.01.2010		Minden Technical Training Centre and a Parish Hall at Wadduwa

	12.01.2010		Lankadeepa Editorial on Archbishop's circular on Presidential Election 2010

	12.01.2010		Missionary Fr. Gian-Battista killed in a blast & library fire

	12.01.2010		Papal liturgist endorses 'reform of the reform' of the liturgy

	11.01.2010		Archdiocesan Presbyterium gathers to thank Frs. H. D. Anthony and Mervyn Fernando

	11.01.2010		Feast of St. Sebastian begins

	10.01.2010		President Rajapaksha meets Bishops of North and East

	07.01.2010		Presidential candidates meet Bishops

	07.01.2010		Mannar Diocese gathers at Vankalai to remember Rev. Fr. Bastian

	06.01.2010		Archbishop Malcolm appeals " Ensure free and fair election "

	06.01.2010		CIRCULAR ON PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION - Archbishop Malcolm appeals " Ensure Free and Fair Election "

	05.01.2010		Seth Sarana Scholarships to the Poor student to persevere in education

	04.01.2010		Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Emmanuel Fernando, Rector of Holy Cross College, Kalutara

	02.01.2009		Funeral of Rev. Fr. Lakshman Nethasinghe SDB

	02.01.2009		2010 Academic Year Opening ceremony at Sinhala / Tamil Theologate

	01.01.2009		Archbishop wishes a very happy New Year and God's abundant blessings to all

	01.01.2009		Archbishop wishes a very happy New Year and God's abundant blessings to all

	01.01.2009		Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI Offers Key to Peace in the world

	01.01.2009		Presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka meets Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	31.12.2009		37 Priests, Religious, Seminarians, Missionaries Killed in 2009

	30.12.2009		Rev. Fr. Lakshman Nicholas Nethasinghe SDB dies of an accident

	29.12.2009		Golden Jubilee of the Priestly Ordination of Rev. Fr. H. D. Anthony

	27.12.2009		TNA R. Sambandan meets Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	26.12.2009		Imbulgoda New Church blessed and dedicated

	25.12.2009		Archbishop Celebrates Christmas Mid Night Mass in Negombo

	25.12.2009		Archbishop Malcolm visits prisoners and celebrates Christmas Mass with them

	23.12.2009		Christmas Carols at Diyawannawa Speaker's House

	21.12.2009		Rev. Fr. Catalano SJ called to Eternal Rest in the Lord

	21.12.2009		Golden Jubilee of the Priestly Ordination of Rev. Fr. Mervyn Fernando

	21.12.2009		Christmas Carols at the President's House

	20.12.2009		Negombo Welcomes and Felicitates the Jubilarian, Archbishop Nicholas Marcus Fernando

	20.12.2009		Negombo Welcomes and Felicitates the Jubilarian, Archbishop Nicholas Marcus Fernando

	19.12.2009		Negombo to felicitate Archbishop Nicholas Marcus

	14.12.2009		Police fails to arrest the culprits of the Crooswatta Church attack

	14.12.2009		Golden Jubilee of Archbishop Nicholas Marcus Fernando

	14.12.2009		Golden Jubilee of Archbishop Nicholas Marcus Fernando

	13.12.2009		Car burnt into ashes at Crooswatta, not the picture of Our Lady of Perpetual Help

	12.12.2009		Christmas Carols at St. Joseph's College

	11.12.2009		Tributes to Archbishop Nicholas Marcus Fernando

	10.12.2009		Archbishop Malcolm visits the attacked Crooswatta Church

	10.12.2009		Elephants attack in Orissa exactly after year of persecutions on Christians

	10.12.2009		60th Jubilee - Loyola College welcomes Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	10.12.2009		Univerisity Carols in Colombo

	09.12.2009		Police must reveal the truth behind the Crooswatta Church attack

	09.12.2009		Elephants attack in Orissa excatly after one year of persecutions

	06.12.2009		Crooswatta Church attacked by an unruly mob

	06.12.2009		Crooswatta Church attacked."We will seek justice in the courts " Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	03.12.2009		" Make a special collection for the poor at Christmas " Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith appeals

	02.12.2009		Gen. Sarath Fonseka and Ranil Wickramasinghe meet the Catholic Bishops' Conference

	30.11.2009		Oblate Superior General Most Rev. Wilheld Steckling OMI arrives in Sri Lanka

	29.11.2009		The Golden Jubilee of the Priestly Ordination of Archbishop Em.Nicholas Marcus Fernando

	29.11.2009		Advent Begins - Prepare the Way of the Lord

	26.11.2009		Vietnam Church Celebrates the Jubilee Year

	26.11.2009		Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI exhorts Vietnamese Catholics for missionary zeal and active commitment in Church’s life

	21.11.2009		The Speaker, Hon. Lokubandara Meets Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	15.11.2009		US Ambassador Patricia A. Butenis Meets Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	15.11.2009		Patronal Feast of Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith - St. Albert the Great

	15.11.2009		CIRCULAR LETTER OF THE ARCHBISHOP OF COLOMBO ON OUR CALL TO LOVE THE POOR

	14.11.2009		Press Conference on the visit of the Religious Delegation to Europe to appeal for GSP Plus Concession

	14.11.2009		Congress of Religions thanks Archbishop Oswald Gomis and Welcome Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	11.11.2009		All Saints Day

	11.11.2009		Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI Appeals to the International Community for Sri Lanka

	11.11.2009		Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI Appeals to the International Community for Sri Lanka

	09.11.2009		Archdiocese proposes to build a school in the North

	04.11.2009		A Religious Delegation visits the European Union and Meets the Pope

	02.11.2009		All Souls Day

	31.10.2009		Ratnapura Gathers to Welcome and Felicitate Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	31.10.2009		Ratnapura Gathers to Welcome and Felicitate Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	30.10.2009		De La Salle College, Mutuwal Felicitates Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	30.10.2009		De La Salle College, Mutuwal Felicitates Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	29.10.2009		National Seminary Felicitates and thanks Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith for his generous concern

	27.10.2009		20 more newly built houses distributed to the Tsunami affected in Kalutara

	27.10.2009		20 more newly built houses distributed to the Tsunami affected in Kalutara

	25.10.2009		Feast of St. Jude's Shrine, Indigolla

	25.10.2009		Kalutara Parish welomes their Former Parish Priest, Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	25.10.2009		Corpus Christi Rally in Kalutara Deanery

	25.10.2009		" Build up Eucharist Centred Christian families in the Archdiocese " Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	25.10.2009		Archbishop to declare next year as “ the Year of Eucharist ”

	24.10.2009		Negombo welcomes Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	24.10.2009		Silver Jubilee of Kuttiduwa Our Lady of Fatima Church

	21.10.2009		Archbishop Visits Salesians and the Don Bosco Centres - Eththukala & Dungalpitiya

	20.10.2009		Missionaries of Charity celebrate 25 years of service in Sri Lanka

	18.10.2009		Rosary Rally in Moratuwa Deanery

	18.10.2009		World Mission Day - " Christ's missionary mandate the primary duty of every Christian " Pope Benedict XVI

	17.10.2009		Diaconate of 12 Brothers in the Archdiocese

	17.10.2009		Diaconate of 12 Brothers in the Archdiocese

	16.10.2009		Vatican sends out greetings for Deepavali Festival

	14.10.2009		Bishops Meet President Rajapaksha

	07.10.2009		LITURGY CIRCULAR issued concerning various Religious Movements and Services

	07.10.2009		LITURGY CIRCULAR issued concerning various Religious Movements and Services

	04.10.2009		Teachers' Day in the Archdiocese

	04.10.2009		Catholic Teachers' Day in the Archdiocese

	04.10.2009		Archdiocese Awards the Catholic Teachers

	04.10.2009		" Produce spiritually matured and saintly heros from schools " Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	03.10.2009		Wennappuwa Holy Childhood celebrates 20 years and welcomes Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	01.10.2009		New Appointments in the Archdiocese

	01.10.2009		New Dean of Negombo - Rev. Fr. Nihal Ivan Perera

	30.09.2009		Archbishop Malcolm meets Catholic Principals and Fathers teaching in the Govt. Schools

	28.09.2009		Way of the Cross Statues donated to Madhu Shrine

	28.09.2009		" We need to give up our selfishness and be united" Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	27.09.2009		Kandana Deanery Corpus Christi Celebration

	27.09.2009		" Eucharist is the core of our faith and without the Eucharist there is no church " Archbishop Malcolm

	26.09.2009		" Strongly united, we can develop our country " Archbishop Malcolm - RUPAVAHINI Interview

	25.09.2009		Fr. Siri Cooray issues O/L Level Religion Book with Questions & Answers

	25.09.2009		Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith presides at the Aquinas Convocation - 2009

	25.09.2009		Annual Report of the Aquinas University College

	23.09.2009		Archbishop Malcolm Meets Caritas Directors and International Partners

	21.09.2009		Archbishop Malcolm appeals to the European Union for GSP PLUS

	21.09.2009		President Mahinda Rajapaksha thanks Archbishop Malcolm for the GSP Plus appeal

	21.09.2009		Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith appeals to the European Union for GSP PLUS

	21.09.2009		Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith appeals to the European Union for GSP PLUS

	14.09.2009		Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith to assist disabled soldiers and people

	13.09.2009		" Let us unite to build a New Sri Lanka " Bishop Harold Anthony in Matara

	08.09.2009		Books from Archbishop to deserving children to persevere in their studies

	07.09.2009		YCS Animators Training Programme

	06.09.2009		Kepungoda welcomes Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	06.09.2009		Archbishop Malcolm Visits Molawaththa Catholic Community

	06.09.2009		Dungalpitiya welcomes their former Assistant Parish Priest - Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	06.09.2009		" Kepungoda taught me the humility of faith " Archbishop Malcolm

	04.09.2009		" Work of the Apostolates must be Christ Centred " Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	01.09.2009		Bishops Conference Welcomes the Apostolic Nuncio Joseph Spiteri and Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	31.08.2009		Mons. Giovanni Battista Gandolfo visits Sri Lanka

	30.08.2009		Blessing of the Sick at Tewatta - 2009

	30.08.2009		Video and Audio clips of the Tewatta Sick Day Services

	30.08.2009		" True healing is possible, only when you unite with the Lord " Archbishop Malcolm at Tewatta

	30.08.2009		Holy Masses on the Blessing of the Sick Day at Tewatta

	29.08.2009		Vespers at Tewatta prior to the Sick Day

	28.08.2009		Blessing of the Sick at Tewatta on Sunday 30th August

	27.08.2009		Funeral of Bishop Frank Marcus Fernando

	27.08.2009		Funeral of Bishop Frank Marcus Fernando

	25.08.2009		Archdiocese gathers to pay tribute to Bishop Frank Marcus

	24.08.2009		Bishop Franck Marcus Fernando called Eternal Resy in the Lord

	23.08.2009		Payagala welcomes their former Parish Priest - Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	23.08.2009		Grand welcome to Archbishop Malcolm in his home town - Beruwala

	21.08.2009		Archbishop Malcolm thanks President Rajapaksha for the efforts in uniting Sri Lanka

	17.08.2009		Rev. Fr. Philip Jesunesan OMI called to Eternal rest

	16.08.2009		Rev. Fr. Marcus Anandaupulle O.M.I. called to Eternal rest

	15.08.2009		Over 6 lakhs of pilgrims at Madhu Feast 2009

	15.08.2009		Six lakhs of pilgrims gather for Madhu festival

	15.08.2009		Madhu Feast - 2009

	15.08.2009		" Divisions and hatred must be over, begin to love one and another and put justice into practice " Archbishop Malcolm at Madhu

	15.08.2009		" Divisions and hatred must be over, begin to love one and another and put justice into practice " Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith at Madhu Feast

	14.08.2009		Vespers and Eucharistic procession at Madhu

	10.08.2009		Felicitation of Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	10.08.2009		"Archbishop Malcolm brought honour and prestige to Sri Lanka " President

	10.08.2009		"Expedited the resettlement of the internally displaced people " Archbishop Malcolm appeals

	10.08.2009		Felicitation of Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	10.08.2009		Archbishop Malcolm appeals to the Government to expedited the resettlement of the internally displaced people

	10.08.2009		"Archbishop Malcolm brought honour and prestige to Sri Lanka " President Mahinda Rajapaksha

	10.08.2009		Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith calls for solidarity and understanding for greater unity

	10.08.2009		Government issues a stamp on Archbishop Oswald Gomis

	07.08.2009		Felicitation ceremony for Archbishop Malcolm on 10th August 2009

	06.08.2009		Madhu Feast begins - Government allows pilgrims to go

	05.08.2009		Installation of Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	05.08.2009		ARCHBISHOP MALCOLM RANJITH INSTALLED AS THE 09TH ARCHBISHOP OF COLOMBO

	05.08.2009		Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith reiterates the commitment of the Archdiocese to the cause of Peace in Sri Lanka

	05.08.2009		Presbyterium welcomes Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	02.08.2009		"A new identity should pass the ethnic and religious divisions " Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	01.08.2009		The Installation of Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith on 5th August 2009

	31.07.2009		Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith arrives in Sri Lanka

	28.07.2009		Rev. Fr. Clement Sethupathy called ot Eternal rest in the Lord

	28.07.2009		Fr. Joe De Mel on Archbishop Oswald Gomis

	27.07.2009		Presbyterium of the Archdiocese thanks Archbishop Oswald Gomis

	25.07.2009		Presbyterium of the Archdiocese will gather to bid farewell to Archbishop Oswald Gomis

	21.07.2009		Archbishop Oswald Gomis thanks President Mahinda Rajapaksha

	18.07.2009		Solemn Rally of the Sacred Heart Confraternity

	12.07.2009		Corpus Christi Celebration in Katukurunda Parish

	11.07.2009		Bishop Harold Anthony Perera Installed as the New Bishop of Kurunegala

	11.07.2009		Bishop Harold Anthony Perera Installed as the Bishop of Kurunegala

	10.07.2009		Feast of Our Lady of Madhu from 06th - 15th August 2009

	08.07.2009		Four Brothers ordained as Deacons in the Archdiocese

	08.07.2009		Preparatory Meetings held at Tewatta for the BLESSING OF THE SICK Day Programme

	06.07.2009		Archdiocesan Catechists Day. Archbishop thanks Catechists for their deep commitment

	06.07.2009		Archbishop Oswald Gomis publishes another book on Contribution of Catholic Church to Sri Lanka

	04.07.2009		Kurunegala Diocese gathers to pay gratitude and thank His Lordship Bishop Raymond Peiris

	03.07.2009		Installation of Bishop Harold Anthony Perera on 11th July in Kurunegala

	29.06.2009		Archbishop Malcolm receives Pallium from the Holy Father

	28.06.2009		Centenary Jubilee of St. Anthony's Church - Dematagoda

	28.06.2009		Corcpus Christi Celebration in the City

	23.06.2009		Tsunami Closing Ceremony - Caritas Sri Lanka

	23.06.2009		" It is heartwarming to say that we have accomplished a great Task ...." Fr. Damian Fernando

	23.06.2009		" Caritas Sri Lanka took up the immense task of rebuilding the lives " Bishop Harold Anthony

	23.06.2009		" HOLY SEE IS PROUD OF CARITAS SRI LANKA, Mission accomplished, its journey continues " Msgr. Baudouin Muankembe

	23.06.2009		" Caritas took up the historical challenge of giving hope and life to the helpless victims of tsunami........"Aloysius John

	20.06.2009		New Apostolic Nuncio His Excellency Archbishop Joseph Spiteri arrives in Sri Lanka

	19.06.2009		Madhu Feastival to be held in August 2009

	19.06.2009		Year of Priests Begins-Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Day of Sanctification

	19.06.2009		" PRAYERS FOR PRIESTS " - Book published

	18.06.2009		Installation of Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith on 05th August 2009

	17.06.2009		Decaded - Old predictions about colombo's New Archbishop

	17.06.2009		Decades - Old predictions about colombo's New Archbishop

	16.06.2009		ARCHBISHOP MALCOLM RANJITH - New Archbishop of Colombo

	13.06.2009		Feast of St. Anthony and the annual festive procession

	12.06.2009		" Go beyond language barriers to prosper in unity " Archbishop Oswald Gomis at Kochchikade Vespers

	09.06.2009		Rev. Fr. Mal Warnashantha installed as the New Principal of St. Anthony's College, Wattala

	08.06.2009		Contribution and Work of the Archdiocese at Tsunami

	06.06.2009		Tributes Very Rev. Fr. Kingsley Jayamanne

	06.06.2009		Newly built Church at Pugoda Blessed

	05.06.2009		St. Peter's College Felicitates Air Force Commander, Air Chief Marshal Roshan Gunathilake

	04.06.2009		Msgr. Robinson Wijesinghe promoted to "Prelate of Honour" by Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI

	04.06.2009		6th Convocation of the Deva Dharma Nikethanaya - Sinhala / Tamil Theologate

	03.06.2009		6th Convocation of the Deva Dharma Nikethanaya on 4th June at 4.00 p.m.

	01.06.2009		The Archdiocese honours Very Rev. Fr. Kingsley Jayamanne a man of dignity and principles

	01.06.2009		" Fr. Kingsley Jayamanne was truly a Shepherd of God and a challenge to all " Very Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini

	29.05.2009		Very Rev. Fr. Kingsley Jayamanne called to Eternal Rest in the Lord

	28.05.2009		Nepal YCS student killed in the bomb blast in the Church

	28.05.2009		" Caritas will do all it can to bring reconciliation and re-build the nation " Rev. Fr. Damian Fernando Caritas Sri Lanka Director

	28.05.2009		" Caritas will do all it can to bring reconciliation and re-build the nation " Rev. Fr. Damian Fernando Caritas Sri Lanka Director

	27.05.2009		The Episcopal Consecration of Mons. Joseph Spiteri, New Apostolic Nuncio in Sri Lanka

	26.05.2009		Funeral of Rev. Fr. Sarathjeevan of Jaffna Diocese

	25.05.2009		2 killed in Nepal Church bomb blast

	25.05.2009		78 Year Old Priest Arrested on Campus of Notre Dame in an anti-abortion protest

	22.05.2009		" Now no one should feel belonging to a minority, a new identity should pass the ethnic and religious divisions " Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	22.05.2009		" a new identity should pass the ethnic and religious divisions " Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	21.05.2009		Italian Bishops Conference Bishops' Conference One Million Euros to Sri Lanka for war victims

	20.05.2009		Very Rev. Fr. Louis Marie Parent OMI, the Founder of Voluntas Dei Congregation called to Eternal Rest in the Lord

	19.05.2009		President Mahinda Rajapaksha address the Nation - assures Right to life and Right to Freedom

	18.05.2009		Government rescues all civilians from clutches of terror

	18.05.2009		Archbishop Oswald Gomis on the conclusion of War - PRESS RELEASE

	18.05.2009		Jaffna Diocese - Rev. Fr. Mariampillai T. Sarathjeevan dies of a heart attack

	17.05.2009		Holy Father Pope Benedict prays for Sri Lanka and entrusts to Our Lady of Madhu

	16.05.2009		Golden Jubilee of the Legion of Mary - Comitium

	16.05.2009		" Legion of Mary moves ahead with a challenging missionary thrust " Archbishop Oswald Gomis

	16.05.2009		Newly built Church at New Chetty Street blessed and dedicated

	16.05.2009		Golden Jubilee of the Legion of Mary - Comitium

	14.05.2009		Good Shepherd Convent School celebrates 140 Years

	14.05.2009		" Consistent and persistent effort of the Catholic Church to foster education in Sri Lanka " Archbishop Oswald Gomis

	14.05.2009		Bishop Harold Anthony appointed as the New Bishop of Kurunegala Diocese

	14.05.2009		Good Shepherd Convent School Kotahena celebrates 140 Years

	13.05.2009		" In the Holy Land There Is Room for Everyone " Pope says in the Holy Land

	13.05.2009		In Holy Land, pope appeals for peace, condemns anti-Semitism

	12.05.2009		The Catholic Bishops assured the President assistance in the Relief and Rehabilitation Work in North

	12.05.2009		30 Sisters proceeded to Vavuniya to help the Govt. in the Relief and rehabilitation work in camps

	09.05.2009		Vatican probe on Lourdes miracle

	08.05.2009		Vatican Vesak Message - 2009

	08.05.2009		Jaffna Caritas staff member killed in a shell fire

	06.05.2009		Courts Clear all barriers for the Crooswatta Church constructions

	05.05.2009		" Rise above all forms of differences and divisions to restore dignity among all in Sri Lanka " Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith

	05.05.2009		Chief Minister Hon. Prasanna Ranatunga meets Archbishop

	05.05.2009		UCAN News apologize to the Archdiocesan Website for incorrect reporting

	05.05.2009		New Appointments in the Archdiocese

	30.04.2009		Archdiocesan Website hacked

	29.04.2009		Fr. Vasanthaseelan under medical treatment in Colombo

	28.04.2009		Vavuniya Mother Teresa Sisters' Home full with displaced people

	28.04.2009		Archbishop appeals to the Defence Ministry for Fr. Vasanthaseelan

	28.04.2009		Archbishop Oswald Gomis denounces LTTE use of people as a ‘human shield’

	25.04.2009		Fr. James and Fr. Vasanthaseelan under medicl treatment

	25.04.2009		More Relief Goods sent to Vanni

	25.04.2009		Kotahena Good Shepherd Children collect Rs. 5 Lkhs for Vanni Displaced Children

	23.04.2009		Fr. James Pathinathan injured in shelling

	23.04.2009		Rev. Fr. Vasanthaseelan, Vanni Caritas Director Injured in shelling

	21.04.2009		Sri Lankan human rights activist Rukshan Fernando receives Korean Church award

	20.04.2009		" Educators urged to follow example of Christ in his teaching ministry " Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl of Washington

	17.04.2009		Archbishop Oswald Gomis awarded for 40 Years of Service to Radio Veritas

	12.04.2009		Main Entrance Gate of the Basilica Blessed and Opened

	10.04.2009		Kepungoda Passion Play and the Good Friday Service

	08.04.2009		Catholics Forced to work on Good Friday - Archbishop Oswald Gomis appeal to the Govt. for Catholics

	07.04.2009		A Large number of Displaced people attend Holy Week Services

	06.04.2009		Chrism Mass and the Renewal of the Priestly promises were held at the Eucharistic

	06.04.2009		" Some Christian Contributions to Sri Lanka " by Archbishop Oswald Gomis

	06.04.2009		" Some Christian Contributions to Sri Lanka " by Archbishop Oswald Gomis

	04.04.2009		Duwa Passion Play staged in Colombo

	04.04.2009		Duwa Passion Play staged in Colombo

	02.04.2009		Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI urges G-20 Leaders to think of the Poor

	30.03.2009		Lenten Hymns and Passion Prayers

	27.03.2009		Catholic and Anglican Bishops appeal to the Government and the LTTE to see deteriorating plight of the civilians

	26.03.2009		German-born Sr. Mary Prema replaces Sr. Nirmala as the New Superior General of MC

	18.03.2009		Catholic Candidates of the Western Provincial Council election

	16.03.2009		Historical Engravings at the National Basilica of Our Lady of Lanka, Tewatta blessed and opened

	15.03.2009		Archdiocese sends more relief-goods to the displaced in Vanni Camps

	15.03.2009		Caritas - SEDEC & HUDEC hand over 130 houses in Vadamaarachchi - Jaffna

	15.03.2009		Bishops visit the Displaced people and the camps

	15.03.2009		Bishops visit the Displaced people and the camps

	13.03.2009		Missionaries of Charity elect Rev. Sister Nirmala for 3rd term

	13.03.2009		Caritas - SEDEC & HUDEC hand over 130 houses in Vadamaarachchi - Jaffna

	11.03.2009		" We strongly condemn this reprehensible and outrageous act of terrorism " Bishop Harold Anthony Perera

	07.03.2009		" You are the Hope of Future, Pray the Rosary Daily and turn to the Lord " Archbishop appeals to the Children

	07.03.2009		CHILDREN'S DAY of the Archdiocese at Tewatta

	07.03.2009		CHILDREN'S DAY of the Archdiocese at Tewatta

	07.03.2009		Historical Engravings at the National Basilica of Our Lady of Lanka, Tewatta blessed and opened

	05.03.2009		New Building of Loyola College, Negombo Blessed and Opened

	05.03.2009		" The Catholic Church has helped generations of children in Sri Lanka in education " Archbishop Oswald Gomis

	05.03.2009		"Primary Mission and top priority of the Loyola College, is Education " Rev. Fr. Trevor Martin, Rector

	05.03.2009		New Building of Loyola College, Negombo Blessed and Opened

	27.02.2009		Lenten Family Prayer Programme in the Northern Region of the Archdiocese

	26.02.2009		Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith on Liturgical 'reform of the reform'

	26.02.2009		Don Bosco obtains IIW-ATB status in India

	25.02.2009		ASH WEDNESDAY - Entering the Lent

	24.02.2009		Cardinal Paul Joseph of Vietnam called to Eternal Rest

	21.02.2009		MONS. JOSEPH SPITERI New Apostolic Nuncio in Sri Lanka

	21.02.2009		Pannipitiya Parish helps the Displaced in Cheddikulam and Vanni

	20.02.2009		Argentina gives Bishop Richard Williamson 10 days to leave country

	19.02.2009		Cardinal Murphy O'Connor uses Canon Law to stop Vatican official from saying Mass

	18.02.2009		Archbishop Oswald Gomis appeals " Donate and contribute for the displaced innocent victims and injured "

	16.02.2009		New Church at Elston Janapadaya - Avissawella Blessed and Dedicated

	15.02.2009		" Accept the Message of Blessed Mother at Lourdes, repent and begin a New Life " says Archbishop Gomis at Kalutara Grotto Jubilee

	13.02.2009		Two Rosarian Sisters shot by LTTE while fleeing with people

	13.02.2009		Bishops Conference deplores the recent killings in Vanni

	10.02.2009		Eluana at centre of euthanasia row dies

	08.02.2009		" RELIGION " is not defined in the Anti Conversion Bill

	07.02.2009		U.S. Congress Pressures Sri Lanka on Anti-Conversion Law

	07.02.2009		Catholics, Muslims begin to value how much they share across faiths

	05.02.2009		Pope appeals for Innocent Victims Caught Up in Sri Lanka Conflict

	04.02.2009		Archbishop's Message on 61st Indenpendence Anniversary Day

	03.02.2009		Priests, Catholics attacked in Dibrugarh - India

	02.02.2009		Independance Day Mass at St. Lucia's Cathedral, Kotahena

	01.02.2009		Apostolic Nuncio Mario Zenari bids farewell to Sri Lanka

	30.01.2009		Rev. Fr. Peter Stanislaus OMI was called to Eternal Rest in the Lord

	28.01.2009		Fasting and Praying in Jaffna

	28.01.2009		ARCHBISHOP APPEALS ; A Day of Prayer for the Security Forces and for the innocent victims of the war

	28.01.2009		Prayer and Fasting in Jaffna for God's intervention

	27.01.2009		Indian government awards Sister Nirmala Joshi the Padma Vibhushan

	27.01.2009		" Extend Safety Zone to safeguard lives of the civilians " Bishop Thomas appeals to the President

	26.01.2009		Buddhist Commission on Unethical Conversions pressurizing the Govt. to pass the Anti Conversion Bill

	25.01.2009		Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI lifts Excommunication of four Bishops of Pius X

	24.01.2009		Aquinas University College inaugurates the BA Internal Degree and Diploma in Theology in English

	23.01.2009		Catholic Bishops Conference Appeals to the President " ensure the safety of the innocent civilians "

	20.01.2009		Solemn Vespers at Kandana St. Sebastian's Shrine

	20.01.2009		Feast of St. Sebastian at Kandana Shrine

	20.01.2009		Feast of St. Sebastian at Kandana Shrine

	17.01.2009		Bishop Thomas appeals to the ICRC ,UNHCR, UNICEF, UN Agencies for the safety of innocent civilians

	15.01.2009		Bishop Thomas appeals to the Government to stop aerial bombings on the places of worship and civilian places

	14.01.2009		New Deans of Negombo-East and Tudella Deaneries appointed

	12.01.2009		Catholic Bishops Conference strongly condemns the attacks on Media & Media Personnel

	11.01.2009		" Sri Lanka must seek a political solution " says Pope Benedict XVI

	09.01.2009		Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI insists on Religious Freedom

	09.01.2009		" Sri Lanka must seek a political solution " says Pope Benedict XVI

	09.01.2009		Catholic Bishops Conference strongly condemns the attacks on Media & Media Personnel

	07.01.2009		Anti Conversion Draft Bill presented to the Parliament

	07.01.2009		Anti Conversion Draft Bill presented to the Parliament

	06.01.2009		Archbishop Oswald Gomis condemns the attack on " SIRASA " and media

	02.01.2009		Massive crowd for the Feast of Blessing at Tewatta

	01.01.2009		HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL !

	01.01.2009		Apostolic Nuncio Mario Zenari appointed to Syria

	01.01.2009		Archbishop prays for the Security Forces and innocent victims of the war

	29.12.2009		" Cardinal Cooray Nivahana " for priests blessed and opened at Tewatta

	28.12.2008		Negombo gathers dedicating families

	25.12.2008		2500 children of Ragama singing Peace Carols wishing dawn of peace in Sri Lanka

	25.12.2008		2500 children of Ragama singing Peace Carols at a Live Concert on Christmas Day

	24.12.2008		Christmas Message of Archbishop Oswald Gomis

	22.12.2008		President Mahinda Rajapaksha greets Archbishop Oswald Gomis at Christmas

	20.12.2008		11 Deacons Ordained as Priests in the Archdiocese

	20.12.2008		New Appointments in the Archdiocese

	18.12.2008		Bopitiya New Altar blessed and rededicated

	13.12.2008		Christmas Tree Opened at the Cathedral to collect the needs for the Poor

	13.12.2008		Carols around the country by the Choir of St. James - Mutuwal

	06.12.2008		Newly built church at Koswatta in Avissawella Parish was blessed and dedicated

	06.12.2008		New Church at Koswatta - Avissawella Blessed and dedicated

	04.12.2008		40th Anniversary Mass of Caritas Sri Lanka - SEDEC

	04.12.2008		Caritas Sri Lanka celebrates 40 Years of Service to the humanity

	04.12.2008		" Caritas Sri Lanka had been journeying for 40 years, with a strategy and a vision " Bishop Harold Anthony

	04.12.2008		" Caritas Sri Lanka has wiped the tears of the suffering " Ann Knight, the Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis

	04.12.2008		"Only when justice prevails, there shall be peace " Bishop Kingsley Swampillai

	04.12.2008		" In the 40 Years We have been serving amidst enormous challenges and very difficult situations " Fr. Damian Fernando

	04.12.2008		" Catholic Church has made an immense contribution to Sri Lanka " Minister Hemakumar Nanayakkara

	04.12.2008		" Catholic Church has made an immense contribution to Sri Lanka " Minister Hemakumar Nanayakkara

	04.12.2008		" In the 40 Years We have been serving amidst enormous challenges and very difficult situations " Fr. Damian Fernando

	03.12.2008		Caritas Sri Lanka Exhibition and Sale

	02.12.2008		Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI receives President Mahinda Rajapaksha : insist on full religious freedom

	01.12.2008		Amidst civil war, storm and floods cause havoc in Jaffna : CARITAS JAFFNA - HUDEC at Relief Services

	28.11.2008		Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI deeply concern in the out break of violence in Mumbai

	27.11.2008		Mumbai Auxiliary Bishop Bosca Penha appeals " Go on your knees to pray and build bridges among all religions "

	20.11.2008		Vatican Cardinal Antonelli pleads for the life of Italian 'Terri Schiavo' Eluana Englaro

	20.11.2008		" Mother Teresa still has lessons to teach the world " Father Joseph Langford

	19.11.2008		Argentinean Fr. Pedro Opeka Awarded for the missionary life in Madagascar

	19.11.2008		Al Qaeda-linked group orders Iraqi Christians to leave country or have throats slit

	16.11.2008		"Christians Must Promote a Pluralistic Spirituality " Fr. Varghese Alengaden

	12.11.2008		The Congress of Religions visits East

	12.11.2008		Two Italian Nuns kidnapped in Kenya

	08.11.2008		More Houses to the Tsunami affected at Moratuwa

	08.11.2008		New Altar of Enderamulla Church blessed and consecrated

	06.11.2008		Court issues notice to raped Catholic nun

	05.11.2008		Jathika Hela Urumaya to bring Anti - Conversion Bill to the Parliament ?

	05.11.2008		Jathika Hela Urumaya to Anti - Conversion Bill to the Parliament ?

	04.11.2008		" Archbishop Nicholas Marcus Housing Scheme" - Uswatta,Moratuwa

	03.11.2008		Presbyterium of the Archdiocese gathers to pray for the deceased Bishops, Priests and Religious.

	02.11.2008		All Souls Day

	31.10.2008		New Dean of Ragama Deanery Rev. Fr. Camillus Fernando

	30.10.2008		Orissa victim Rev. Fr. Bernard Digal dies

	29.10.2008		20th Death Anniversary of His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Cooray

	29.10.2008		20th Death Anniversary of His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Cooray

	28.10.2008		32 Houses at Munhena-Maggona to Tsunami affected families

	26.10.2008		Feast of St. Jude's Shrine - Indigolla

	25.10.2008		Raddolugama Our Lady of Lourdes Church blessed and consecrated

	24.10.2008		Cardinal Thomas Cooray Housing Scheme

	24.10.2008		Bi-Centenary Jubilee of the Claretians' Founder St. Anthony Mary Claret

	23.10.2008		Seth Sarana helping the flood victims

	22.10.2008		Joint Project of Caritas Germany and Caritas Croatia build houses for Tsunami victims

	21.10.2008		50 houses for Tsunami affected at Pallansena

	21.10.2008		New Chapel at St. Peter's College Branch - Udugampola

	21.10.2008		50 more houses for the Tsunami affected families at Pallansena

	20.10.2008		Nagoda Parish Builds a Church at Karambe, Puttalam

	19.10.2008		World MISSION SUNDAY

	19.10.2008		Oration of Fr. Peter A. Pillai OMI by Archbishop Oswald Gomis

	17.10.2008		Bishop Rayappu Joseph at SYNOD 2008

	14.10.2008		" Do not attempt to start and spread a religious war in the South " Ven. Balapitiye Dhammika Thero

	13.10.2008		Thailand Ambassador Congratulates Don Bosco Peace Efforts

	13.10.2008		Sr. Alfonsa of India canonized a saint

	12.10.2008		Thailand Children SARASIT Band on Peace initiatives in Sri Lana

	10.10.2008		EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITION 2008 at St. Joseph's College - Colombo

	08.10.2008		Thailand Peace Ambassadors perform in Balapitiya

	08.10.2008		Balapitiya Felicitates Very Rev. Fr. Anthony Pinto SDB

	07.10.2008		Bishop Norbert Andradi OMI Condems the Bomb Attack in Anuradhapura

	06.10.2008		National Catholic Cultural Day

	06.10.2008		Dr. A. Johnpulle and Mrs. Johnpulle assassinated

	04.10.2008		11 Brothers ordained as Deacons in the Archdiocese

	01.10.2008		Peace Ambassadors of Peace- students of Don Bosco perform in Negombo

	30.09.2008		Thailand Peace Ambassadors arrive in Sri Lanka

	29.09.2008		Home of Mother Teresa Sisters attacked and burned down in Sukananda, Khandamal District - India

	27.09.2008		125th Jubilee of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Kaluaggala - Hanwella

	27.09.2008		Aquinas College Convocation - Report of the Year 2008

	27.09.2008		Archbishop Oswald Gomis presides at 125th Jubilee Vespers of Kaluaggala Church

	26.09.2008		Convocation & Conferment of Degrees (for External Students) & Diploma Holders 2008of Aquinas College

	26.09.2008		Very Rev. Fr. Gilbert Perera OMI called to Eternal Rest

	23.09.2008		Catholic Bishops' Conference Appeal for the Displaced People

	21.09.2008		His Eminence Cardinal Francis Arinze celebrates Holy Eucharist at St. Lucia's Cathedral, Kotahena

	21.09.2008		Press Statement - His Eminence Cardinal Francis Arinze, " did not express himself on Madhu issue at all with the President "

	21.09.2008		PRESS STATEMENT - His Eminence Cardinal Arinze didnot discuss on Madhu Issue at all with the President of Sri Lanka

	21.09.2008		Liturgy Convention in Asia held in Sri Lanka from 16th Sept - 21st Sept. 2008 with the participation of 52 delegates

	16.09.2008		Pope Benedict visits Lourdes and prays for the world

	16.09.2008		Liturgy Convention in Asia begins

	15.09.2008		Cardinal Francis Arinze Arrives in Sri Lanka for the Liturgy Convention

	15.09.2008		Cardinal Arinze celebrates Mass at Uswetakeiyawa Church

	09.09.2008		SYNOD OF BISHOPS " On the Word of God in the Life of the Mission of the Church "

	08.09.2008		The arrested person at the Katunayake Airport is " NOT A CATHOLIC PRIEST " says, Catholic Bishops Coneference Sri Lanka

	08.09.2008		Matara Shrine prepares for the Annual Feast on 13th & 14th September

	07.09.2008		Liturgy Convention in Sri Lanka for the Promotion of Sacred Liturgy in Asia 16th Sept – 21st Sept. 2008

	04.09.2008		Violence spreads in Orissa - 4 more churches burnt and destroyed Fr. Thomas Chellen share his horrifying experience

	04.09.2008		Rev. Fr. Edward Sequeira SVD, rescued from burning in Orissa narrates the trauma

	03.09.2008		Successor of Mother Teresa - Sr. Nirmala Appeals for Peace in Orissa

	01.09.2008		Colombo Catholic Press installs a new Web Offset Newspress

	31.08.2008		Blessing of the Sick at Tewatta 31st August 2008

	31.08.2008		Blessing of the Sick at Tewatta Basilica " Feat not, be strong in faith and trust in God's Providence and His love for you" says Archbishop Oswald Gomis "

	31.08.2008		" People of North & East have been living in fear for years, sometimes living as refugees and leaving their homeland and moving from place to place " said His Lordship Bishop Joseph Ponniah the Auxiliary Bishop of Trincomalee Batticaloa at Tewatta Basilica on the Sick Day

	29.08.2008		Jaffna Diocese-Justice & Peace Commission appeals for humanitarian aid for the displaced

	27.08.2008		Violence spreads in Orissa. Holy See calls " restore of an atmosphere of dialogue and mutual respect"

	26.08.2008		Nun burnt to death in Orissa - India

	23.08.2008		People of 7 Parishes in Mannar and 7 Parishes in Jaffna are completey displaced

	23.08.2008		Bishop Norbert Andradi OMI and the Religious dignitaries in Anuradhapura ask for Free and Fair Election

	23.08.2008		People of 7 Parishes in Mannar and 7Parishes in Jaffna are completey displaced

	23.08.2008		People of 14 Parishes displaced in North & East

	22.08.2008		A bag of accessories of suicide jackets left at St. Philip Neri Church, Pettah

	20.08.2008		The Congress of Religions condemns Election violence and suppression of media freedom

	19.08.2008		A Carmelite Priest assasinated in Andra Pradesh in India

	16.08.2008		Madhu pilgrims cries for Peace in the country at the feet of Our Lady of Madhu

	16.08.2008		Madhu pilgrims cries for Peace in the country at the feet of Our Lady of Madhu

	14.08.2008		Joint Eucharistic Rally of Bopitiya, Pamunugama, Kepungoda and Uswetakeiyawa Parishes on 17th August - at Bopitiya

	12.08.2008		Madhu Road opened from 12th to August 17th

	09.08.2008		Madhu Pilgrims Stranded at Medawachchiya Check Point

	09.08.2008		Sacred Madhu Statue brought back to the Madhu Shrine

	08.08.2008		Don Bosco donates a Sangawasaya to 'Sri Priyadharshanaramaya' Temple, at 'Palugollagama

	07.08.2008		PRESS RELEASE - On Madhu situation and Madhu Festival - 2008

	06.08.2008		Religious Leaders meet British High Commissioner at Maha Bodi Temple

	05.08.2008		Freed Hostage says 'Jesus Kept His Word'

	03.08.2008		Pope grants lay status to Paraguay's president, Bishop Lugo

	02.08.2008		New Church blessed and consecrated at Dikhathakma, Pannipitiya

	01.08.2008		Msgr. Ruben Perera was a perfect priest of God

	31.07.2008		Corpus Christi Rally in Moratuwa Deanery draws a large crowd

	30.07.2008		Very Rev. Fr. Ruben Perera of Ratnapura Diocese, was called to Eternal Rest

	28.07.2008		Supreme Court Orders the construction of the Crooswatta Church to continue

	28.07.2008		Supreme Court Orders the construction of the Crooswatta Church to continue

	26.07.2008		PRESS STATEMENT - from the Archbishop of Colombo, On the Vatican Radio news report published locally

	26.07.2008		Kelaniya felicitates Archbishop Oswald Gomis

	23.07.2008		Adjournment Motion moved in the Parliament on Madhu Shrine area

	22.07.2008		Bishop Thomas Sauvdranayagam appeals to the President for the displaced people

	22.07.2008		Bishop Thomas Sauvdranayagam appeals to the President for the displaced and suffering people

	22.07.2008		Madhu Statue brought to the Mannar Bishop's House for safety

	22.07.2008		Bishop Thomas Sauvdranayagam appeals to the President for the displaced and suffering people

	20.07.2008		" Restore effective Religious Education in our schools, ..." Archbishop Oswald Gomis at St. Benedict's College Prize Giving

	20.07.2008		" Restore Religious Education in our schools," Archbishop Oswald Gomis

	17.07.2008		40th Anniversary of the Episcopal Ordination of His Grace the Archbishop Most Rev. Dr. Oswald Gomis

	17.07.2008		Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI greets Archbishop Oswald Gomis on his 40th Episcopal Ordination Anniversary

	15.07.2008		Cardinal George Pell celebrates World Youth Day Opening Mass with over 140, 000 people

	14.07.2008		Australia Denies Visas to Iraqi World Youth Day Pilgrims

	14.07.2008		Pope Benedict Arrives in Australia for the World Youth Day

	13.07.2008		" Strengthen Peace Education in Schools, to prevent Conflicts and Violence in the Society " says Rev. Fr. Bonnie Fernandopulle at the College Prize Giving

	13.07.2008		" Strengthen Peace Education in Schools, to prevent Conflicts and Violence in the Society " says Rev. Fr. Bonnie Fernandopulle at the College Prize Giving

	12.07.2008		" Empower students to be men of virtue, to initiate a transformation of our society " Archbishop Oswald Gomis

	10.07.2008		Anglican Bishop Burnham Will Lead others on the Path to Rome

	09.07.2008		Archbishop appeals to the Supreme Court for the high rising electricity bills

	08.07.2008		"Open your eyes and minds to see the agony of the people in the country " Bishop Valence Mendis

	07.07.2008		New Blessed Sacrament Chapel at Grand Street Church - Negombo

	07.07.2008		New Blessed Sacrament Chapel at Grand Street Church - Negombo

	06.07.2008		Palangathure School for the Deaf & Dumb children expanded

	04.07.2008		A Catholic Doctor, Dr. Gamini Goonetilleke on â€œLife of a surgeon in war and Peace " - IN THE LINE OF DUTY

	30.06.2008		" As a Eucharistic Community, create an atmosphere for peace in this country, not divisions " Archbishop Gomis

	29.06.2008		Holy Father Declares the Year of St. Paul June 2008 â€“ June 2009

	28.06.2008		YEAR OF ST. PAUL begins

	25.06.2008		" Without betraying your faith for power and advantages, give witness like your forefathers " says Archbishop Oswald Gomis in Negombo

	23.06.2008		" Without betraying your faith for power and advantages, give witness like your forefathers " says Archbishop Oswald Gomis in Negombo

	20.06.2008		" The Christian faith is alive in the desert of Baluchistan " says Mons. Victor Gnanapragasam OMI, the Apostolic Prefect of Quetta

	18.06.2008		"Teach the children Catechism and also History of the Catholic Church in Sri Lanka bravely and truthfully" says Archbishop Oswald Gomis to Catechists

	17.06.2008		Seminarians to learn Latin Mass : Vatican

	16.06.2008		Rev. Fr. Flavian Wilathgamuwa CMF was called to Eternal Rest

	15.06.2008		Muruthena St. Anthony's Church Celebrates Golden Jubilee

	15.06.2008		Rwanda Army arrests a Brigadier General for the murder of 13 Priests including an Archbishop

	15.06.2008		Golden Jubilee of St. Anthony's Church, Muruthena, Thoppuwa

	14.06.2008		125th Jubilee of St. Anthony's Church - Kadalana

	14.06.2008		125th Jubilee of St. Anthony's Church - Kadalana

	13.06.2008		Massive crowd gathers at St. Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade

	13.06.2008		Approval of the Statutes of the Neo-Catechumenal Way

	12.06.2008		"Forgive one and another before praying for peace " says Archbishop Gomis at Kochchikade Shrine

	12.06.2008		"Forgive one and another before praying for peace " says Archbishop Oswald Gomis at the Feast of St. Anthony's Shrine Kochchikade....

	11.06.2008		Food crisis in Nigeria Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Major Seminary facing closure

	11.06.2008		Catholic Bishops Conference Sri Lanka appeals to the President & the Government and to all leaders of the Political Parties

	11.06.2008		The Catholic Bishops Conference in Sri Lanka has urged " the President and the Government ...

	10.06.2008		Cardinal Ennio Antonelli - New Head for Pontifical Council for Family

	09.06.2008		Rev. Fr. Jude Chryshantha appointed as the Coordinator for Radio Veritas (Sinhala Dept.)

	08.06.2008		POPE'S DAY Today

	08.06.2008		Catholic Bishops' Conference Prays for Pope at Tewatta Basilica

	05.06.2008		Archbishop Oswald Gomis appeals for dry rations for flood victims

	05.06.2008		Myanmar 1.3 million survivors without sufficient food and clean water

	04.06.2008		Colombo Caritas - SETH SARANA at flood relief work

	01.06.2008		Vatican says : Attempted ordination of women incurs excommunication

	01.06.2008		Sri Lankan Ambassador to the Vatican, Tikiri Bandara Maduwegedera

	01.06.2008		JPIC Commission of the International Religious Superiors appeal for peace in Sri Lanka

	30.05.2008		TODAY WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE SANCTIFICATION OF PRIESTS

	30.05.2008		Rev. Fr. Jesu Nesan OMI injured in the artillery shells fired

	29.05.2008		Pope welcome New Movements

	29.05.2008		Holy Father asks " almost two years now, whereabouts of the disappeared Fr. Jim Brown and his assistant "

	29.05.2008		Holy Father Benedict XVI sadden by Human Rights Violations in Sri Lanka, asks " almost two years now, whereabouts of the disappeared Fr. Jim Brown and his assistant . People in Sri Lanka in the ardent longing for lasting peace in the country...

	27.05.2008		Buddhist Monks leave the Thalpe Caritas Community Health Care Centre

	27.05.2008		Robert Mugabe's ZANU PF Party targets Catholic Priests

	25.05.2008		The Episcopal Consecration of Msgr. Joseph Ponniah

	24.05.2008		The Episcopal Consecration of Msgr. Joseph Ponniah was held in Batticaloa on 24th May 2008.....

	23.05.2008		Madhu Church Organist Paul Julan killed in a claymore blast on the Pooneryn (Poonakari) Road

	23.05.2008		Trincomalee - Batticaloa felicitate His Lordship Bishop Kinglsey Swampillai

	23.05.2008		Trincomalee Batticaloa felicitate His Lordship Bishop Kinglsey Swampillai, Bishop of Trnco-Batticaloa.

	21.05.2008		A group of Buddhist Monks occupies by force Caritas Health Centre - Thalpe, Habaraduwa

	21.05.2008		Silver Jubilee of the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Kingsley Swampillai

	21.05.2008		Silver Jubilee of the Episcopal Ordination of His Lordship Bishop Vianney Fernando

	18.05.2008		Archbishop's Message for Vesak - 2008

	18.05.2008		Vatican Vesak Message - 2008

	17.05.2008		CARITAS SRI LANKA - SEDEC appeal for very urgent relief aid to helpMyanmar cyclone victims

	15.05.2008		Caritas Sri Lanka - SEDEC to help Myanmar cyclone victims

	14.05.2008		Rosary Prayer Procession attacked in Kalutara

	12.05.2008		Wanni Army Commander Assures to respect 2.5km distance of Madhu Shrine area

	12.05.2008		Wanni Security Forces Commander Major General Jagath Jayasuriya has sent in writing to His Lordship Bishop Rayappu Joseph, the Bishop of Mannar, assuring that the Sri Lanka Security Forces would respect the 2.5km distance of the Madhu Shrine area

	11.05.2008		125th Jubilee of Wadduwa Holy Spirit Celebrated on a grand scale

	10.05.2008		Christianity is the only religion which brings Tamils and Sinhalese together" says Hon.Mano Ganesan MP

	10.05.2008		Catholic Business Professionals Association Felicitates Archbishop Oswald Homis

	09.05.2008		Ven. Thiniyawala Palitha Thero appeals to the Supreme Court on Tariffs on Religious Places

	09.05.2008		Catholic Buiness Persons and Professionals Association felicited His Grace the Archbishop Oswald Gomis for his unique and inimitable contrbution for the well fare of the society in many ways to uplift the under-priviledged and to bring harmony and solidarity among all.....

	08.05.2008		Convocation & Conferment of Degrees at Blessed Joseph Vaz Deva Dharma Nikethanaya

	07.05.2008		New Appointments in the Archdiocese

	06.05.2008		Government removes subsidy on Churches and sends sky-rocketed Electricity Bills

	05.05.2008		Presbyterium of the Archdiocese felicitates Mr. Francis Perera, for his 50 years of teaching. He joined the Minor Seminary in 1958 and has done magnanimous work in teaching and forming the future priests..

	03.05.2008		Conditions laid before bringing the Madhu Statue to the Shrine

	01.05.2008		May Day Celebration at the Plantation Estates at Deniyaya

	30.04.2008		Tributes and Condolence Messages for Fr. Karunaratnam

	29.04.2008		Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad met the religious leaders in Colombo

	28.04.2008		Bishop Rayappu Joseph and the Mannar Priests Meeting to discuss the Madhu Situation

	27.04.2008		Archdiocese gathered to pay a great tribute to Msgr. Don Peter at the funeral

	26.04.2008		LTTE leaves the Madhu Shrine and Sri Lanka Army Enters the Shrine Premises

	26.04.2008		The Vicar General of Mannar Very Rev. Fr. Victor Soosai Visits Madhu Shrine

	25.04.2008		The mortal remains of Msgr. W. L. R. Don Peter lie at the Chapel of the Archbishop's House

	24.04.2008		The Congress of Religions is on a goodwill visit to India

	24.04.2008		Declare Madhu Shrine area " a Zone of Peace "

	24.04.2008		Very Rev. Fr. Don Peter was called to Eternal Rest in the Lord

	22.04.2008		Catholic Bishops Conference asks LTTE to leave the Madhu Shrine premises and the Government Armed Forces to refrain from entering

	22.04.2008		Catholic Bishops' Conference in a statement released has asked " the LTTE to vacate the Madhu Shrine premises forthwith and Armed Forces to refrain from entering.

	20.04.2008		Rev. Fr. Karunaratnam of Jaffna Diocese Killed in a claymore blast

	20.04.2008		Rev. Fr. M.X. Karunaratnam of Jaffna Diocese was killed a claymore blast at Ambalkulam, while on his way back after celebrating Holy Mass at Maangku'lam Church on Sunday

	19.04.2008		Support and promote religious rights, Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI tells UN

	19.04.2008		Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI addressing the UN Assembly, appealed "Support and promote religious rights. Religious freedom cannot be only relegated to allowing people to worship as they wish. Rather, it has to give due consideration to the public dimension of religion, "

	18.04.2008		" LetÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s discuss our differences with calmness and clarity, Pope urges faith leaders " Pope urges faith leaders

	17.04.2008		Education is integral to the mission of the Church to proclaim the Good News

	12.04.2008		Catholic Bishops' Conference on the removal of Madhu Statue

	11.04.2008		Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI to visit United States 15-20th April 2008

	09.04.2008		Side Chapel of the Madhu Shrine damaged in shelling

	09.04.2008		In the ongoing fights between the government troops and the LTTE, side Chapel of the Madhu Shrine has been damaged in shelling....

	08.04.2008		Archbishop Gomis condemns the killing of the Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle

	07.04.2008		BENHUR and TEN COMMANDMENTS star Charlton Heston diesÃ‚

	06.04.2008		Catholic Minister Hon. Jeyaraj Fernandopulle killed in bomb blast

	04.04.2008		Our Lady of Madhu Statue shifted to a safer location

	03.04.2008		Bishop Rayappu, Priests and the People appeal for the safety of Madhu Shrine

	03.04.2008		Bishop Rayappu, Priests and the People appeal for the safety of Madhu Shrine

	02.04.2008		Archbishop Oswald Gomis appeals to the President for the Safety of the Madhu Shrine

	02.04.2008		Holy Father Pope Benedict tells salesians, " address the fundamental problems of the youth today "

	02.04.2008		Professor Rev. Fr. Hilarian Dissanayake OMI was called to Eternal Rest in the Lord

	02.04.2008		Archbishop Oswald Gomis appeals to the President for the Safety of the Madhu Shrine

	01.04.2008		Bishop Rayappu Joseph appeals for the safety of the Madhu Shrine

	01.04.2008		Holy Father Pope Benedict tells salesians, " address the fundamental problems of the youth today "

	29.03.2008		Rev. Fr. Hilarian Dissanayake OMI was called to Eternal Rest in the Lord

	26.03.2008		Archbishop Oswald Gomis opens the Medical Exhibition - MEDEX 2008

	26.03.2008		Archbishop Oswald Gomis at the opening of the Medical Exhibition - MEDEX 2008, tells the medical professionals to, " transmit the benefits of this advancement to the people, especially those who are with a lesser education in the rural sector, often underprivileged both in economics"

	25.03.2008		Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando - New Episcopal Vicar for the Northern Region of the Archdiocese

	25.03.2008		New Episcopal Vicar for the Northern Region of the Archdiocese of Colombo

	24.03.2008		Easter Message Urbi et Orbi of His Holiness Benedict XVI

	24.03.2008		Magdi Allam, Italy's most prominent Muslim commentator, is baptized by Pope Benedict XVI during the Easter vigil Mass

	23.03.2008		" Overcome hatred with Love " says Archbishop Oswald Gomis at the Easter Programme

	22.03.2008		Archbishop Oswald Gomis appeals for Reconciliation and Peace in the Easter Message

	21.03.2008		GOOD FRIDAY - Crucified and Crowned

	21.03.2008		"Let the Cross challenge our human certainties, the source of life" says Pope Benedict

	20.03.2008		"The priest ready to withstand insults be joyous in suffering and dishonor for the sake of His name."

	20.03.2008		"The priest must be honest, bold and ready" to withstand insults and abuse for the Lord and be joyous in suffering dishonor for the sake of his name. said Pope on Holy Thursday......"

	17.03.2008		"Eucharistic spirituality, the focal point of our priestly spirituality ..." Archbishop Oswald Gomis at the Chrism Mass

	16.03.2008		Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI issues a strong appeal for Peace in Iraq

	15.03.2008		Qatar Opens First Catholic Church

	15.03.2008		Archbishop Paulos Faraj Rahho buried in Iraq

	14.03.2008		Kidnapped Archbishop Paulos Faraj Rahho Dead

	14.03.2008		Pain of Pope for Death of Archbishop of Mossul

	14.03.2008		World Condemns the Death of Archbishop Paulos Faraj Rahho

	14.03.2008		Christians in Qatar opened their first church on 14th March 2008 and was consecrated by Cardinal Ivan Dias at Mesaimeer, a remarkable milestone in the history of Qatar.

	11.03.2008		First Catholic Church in Doha-Qatar will be blessed on 14th March

	10.03.2008		Rev. Fr. Charles D' Souza was called to Eternal Rest in the Lord

	04.03.2008		Iraqi Archbishop Paulos Faraj Rahho kidnapped and Pope Benedict XVI appeals for release

	03.03.2008		" Decadence in the country is due to our divisions,envy and self interested ambitions " says Archbishop Oswald Gomis

	01.03.2008		"Never in the history of this country has the need for Peace been greater " says Rector of St. Joseph's Fr. Sylvester Ranasinghe

	01.03.2008		" Our freedom gained very quickly fell prey to self-interested, ambitious politicians who began the game of setting up one group against the other for their personal gain. "

	01.03.2008		St. Joseph's College honours and Felicitates Archbishop Oswald Gomis

	29.02.2008		Head of the National Christian Coumcil, Rev. Ebenezer Joseph says Archbishop Gomis brought unity to all churches

	28.02.2008		The Congress of Religions in a letter addressed to the President of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksha, appeals to establish the Constitutional Council.....

	28.02.2008		Religious Leaders appeal to President to Establish the Constitutional Council

	22.02.2008		The Episcopal Ordination of the Bishop-Elect Msgr. Ponniah Joseph on 10th May 2008

	19.02.2008		Very Rev. Fr. Ponniah Joseph appointed as the Auxiliary Bishop of Trinco-Batticoloa Diocese

	17.02.2008		Rev. Fr. Pierre Wallez Penalized for a Year in Prison for Praying in Algeria

	17.02.2008		Rev. Fr. Pierre Wallez Penalized for a Year in Prison for Praying in Algeria

	15.02.2008		Thallady St. Anthony's Shrine attacked by LTTE

	15.02.2008		Opposition Leader Hon. Ranil Wickramasinghe commends the leadership of Archbishop Oswald Gomis

	15.02.2008		Catholic Bishops' Conference in Sri Lanka condemns the attack on Thallady Shrine

	15.02.2008		Congress of Religions and several Legal, Professional associations to appeal to the government and political parties to establish the Constitutional Council

	15.02.2008		Opposition Leader Hon. Ranil Wickramasinghe commends the leadership of Archbishop Oswald Gomis

	15.02.2008		In a special communique issued by the Catholic Bishops' Conference, condemns the attack by LTTE on Thallady St. Anthony's Shrine in Manna.

	14.02.2008		Nation Felicitates Archbishop Oswald Gomis

	13.02.2008		President Mahinda Rajapaksha visits Archbishop Oswald Gomis to greet on the Felicitation Ceremony Day

	10.02.2008		Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith has called for reconsideration of the practice of Communion in the hand

	08.02.2008		Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI sends a Message of Congratulation & Felicitation to Archbishop Oswald Gomis

	08.02.2008		Mark Sri Home Celebrates the Silver Jubilee of serving God's people

	08.02.2008		Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI sends a Message of Congratulation & Felicitation to His Grace the Archbishop Oswald Gomis, on his Golden Jubilee of the Priestly Ordination

	07.02.2008		Children's Day at Tewatta Basilica postponed

	04.02.2008		Independance Day Message of Archbishop Oswald Gomis

	02.02.2008		Golden Jubilee of the Sacerdotal Ordination and 40th Episcopal Ordination Anniversary of Archbishop Oswald Gomis

	02.02.2008		President Mahinda Rajapaksha greets Archbishop Oswald Gomis

	02.02.2008		President Mahinda Rajapaksha greets and sends a message of felicitation, says " Archbishop Oswald Gomis respected as a pragmatic leader of the Catholic Church, brings both wisdom and dignity to his office and plays an important role in promotion of Inter-religious dialogue and understanding..."

	28.01.2008		Congress of Religions felicitated His Grace the Archbishop Oswald Gomis at a function held on 28th January 2008

	25.01.2008		Graduation Ceremony at Centre for Higher Education - 26 Graduates

	25.01.2008		Caritas France & Caritas New Zealand builds 153 houses at Point Pedro for the Tsunami affected

	25.01.2008		His Excellency the Apostolic Nuncio Mario Zenari addressing the gathering at Munai and Sakkoddai in Point Pedro said, " I am requesting you from the soil of our Lourdes in your region. Let us act together for attainment of peace. Bridge of love should be built among our young society by the humanitarian values."

	25.01.2008		Caritas Sri Lanka - SEDEC and Caritas - HUDEC Jaffna worked together to build 153 new houses for the Tsunami affected families at Munai and Sakkoddai villages at Point Pedro which were handed over to them on 09th January 2008.

	24.01.2008		Archbishop Oswald Gomis appoints 19 Catechetical Coordinators

	20.01.2008		St. Sebastian's Feast at Kandana Shrine

	20.01.2008		St. Sebastian's Feast at Kandana Shrine

	14.01.2008		Blessed Joseph Vaz Sinhala Theologate in the Archdiocese celebrates Silver Jubilee of the Institution.

	14.01.2008		Archbishop Oswald Gomis appoints Rev. Fr. Lalith Felix Perera, the Vice Rector Sinhala Theologate

	14.01.2008		Blessed Joseph Vaz Sinhala Theologate in the Archdiocese celebrates Silver Jubilee of the Institution.....

	12.01.2008		New Appointments in the Archdiocese of Colombo

	12.01.2008		21 Priests Ordained for the Archdiocese of Colombo

	11.01.2008		Bishop Valence Mendis Bishop of Chilaw, appeals, " end the culture of violence and death and make a genuine commitment to work towards a peaceful settlement "...

	11.01.2008		Bishop Valence Mendis Bishop of Chilaw, appeals, " end the culture of violence and death...."

	09.01.2008		Ja-ela Magistrate Affirms the Religious Freedom of the Catholics at Crooswatta

	09.01.2008		Hon. Magistrate at Ja-ela Courts today affirmed the Religious Freedom in the country and said that everyone has the right to practice one's faith. This affirmation of the Court today, gives the opportunity for the Catholics at Crooswatta to continue to celebrate Holy Eucharist and..

	04.01.2008		Rev. Fr. Saminathan Francis Kirupanathan was called to Eternal Rest

	02.01.2008		Archbishop Oswald Gomis condemns the Killing of MP Hon.T. Maheshwaran

	02.01.2008		Archbishop Oswald Gomis says War & Violence not the path to permanent Peace, and urge those in power to accelerate the process of finding a a lasting solution immediately.

	01.01.2008		Wishing All Our Readers a Very Happy New Year & God's Blessings

	19.00.2009		Cardinal Francis Arinze and the delegation visits the National Basilica at Tewatta

	26.12.2007		Rev. Deacon Madusha Rashmi dies in a road accident and funeral held amidst a large gathering

	25.12.2007		" May this Christmas brings lasting peace and prosperity to Sri Lanka " Archbishop Oswald Gomis prays at Basilica

	24.12.2007		Christmas Message of Archbishop Oswald Gomis

	23.12.2007		Christmas Message of Archbishop Oswald Gomis, "engage in building unity and harmony among to live in this blessed Sri Lanka"

	23.12.2007		Tony Blair becomes a Catholic and meets Pope Benedict XVI

	23.12.2007		Tony Blair becomes a Catholic and meets Pope Benedict XVI

	20.12.2007		Christ the King statue at Payagala has been set on fire by an unknown gang

	20.12.2007		Christ the King statue at Payagala has been set on fire by an unknown gang

	18.12.2007		Hon. Speaker W.J.M. Lokubandara appeciates the contribution of the Catholic Church to the field of music, art and Sinhala language, at the State Christmas Programme on 18th Dec. 2007....

	18.12.2007		Hon. Speaker W.J.M. Lokubandara appeciates the contribution of the Catholic Church to the country....

	18.12.2007		" Build bridges between North & South, East & West, to bring Peace to Sri Lanka " appeals Apostolic Nuncio Mario Zenari

	18.12.2007		Veteran musician and singer Ivor Denis was felicitated at the State Christmas programme.

	17.12.2007		Christmas Carols at the President's House and in the City

	17.12.2007		Archbishop Oswald Gomis participating at the Carols programme at the President's House, said, in his Chrismas message, " my prayer and wish is, may this Christmas brings lasting peace and prosperity to Sri Lanka. We need to show God's love to all, forgive everyone, show compassion of Our Saviour to the society.......

	12.12.2007		Archdiocese felicitates Archbishop Oswald Gomis at the Solemn Eucharistic Celebration

	12.12.2007		Archbishop Oswald Gomis - the Catholic leader and Educationist

	11.12.2007		Archbishop Oswald Gomis appeals for the safety of the Madhu Shrine

	07.12.2007		Negombo - Kudapaduwa Fishermen appeal to Archbishop Oswald Gomis, to find 8 kidnapped fishermen at Kalpitiya sea

	07.12.2007		Negombo - Kudapaduwa Fishermen appeal to Archbishop Oswald Gomis, to find 8 kidnapped fishermen at Kalpitiya sea

	06.12.2007		Supreme Court grants Leave to Proceed

	01.12.2007		Archbishop's Appeal for Christmas - Circular Announcing Advent Season

	01.12.2007		Archbishop's Appeal at Christmas "Circular Announcing Advent Season ". Archbishop Oswald Gomis in his Circular announcing the Advent Season says," The trust and confidence we had in each other in the sphere of racial and religious relationships has fast declined...

	01.12.2007		Archbishop's Appeal at Christmas "Circular Announcing Advent Season ". Archbishop Oswald Gomis in his Circular announcing the Advent Season says," The trust and confidence we had in each other in the sphere of racial and religious relationships has fast declined...

	30.11.2007		Archbishop Oswald Gomis files FR case for abruptly stopping the Holy Eucharistic Celebration at Crooswatta Church

	26.11.2007		Kildare - Ireland Training College and Hostel for Girls at Naggoda, Kalutara

	25.11.2007		Pope urges New Cardinals to be " Servants of Love "

	25.11.2007		Pope urges New Cardinals to be " Servants of Love "

	24.11.2007		Chinese priest sentenced to three years for inaugurating a state-sanctioned church

	18.11.2007		"Use God given power to bring Peace to Our Motherland" Archbishop Oswald Gomis appeals to Young Students