St. Joseph's OMI Seminary

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Stay connected with the life of our seminary community — ordinations, retreats, formation milestones, and the mission of the Oblates in Sri Lanka.

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Upcoming Events

24
May 2025

Pentecost Mass & Mission Sunday

A solemn Eucharist marking Pentecost Sunday, followed by a Mission Sunday programme raising awareness of Oblate apostolates among the poor across Sri Lanka.

Liturgy 9:00 AM · Chapel of St. Joseph's
15
Jun 2025

Pre-Novitiate Admission Day & Orientation

Orientation for the new intake of pre-novitiate candidates, including an introductory day for families and a welcome celebration hosted by the formation community.

Formation 10:00 AM · Seminary Hall
17
Jul 2025

Annual Formation Staff Symposium

Formators from both Colombo and Jaffna OMI provinces gather at St. Joseph's for a two-day symposium on contemporary formation challenges, Oblate charism, and synodal approaches to seminary life.

Formation Two-day event
8
Aug 2025

Feast of Our Lady's Assumption — Annual Community Pilgrimage

The seminary community will undertake its annual pilgrimage to Our Lady's Shrine in honour of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, patron of the Oblate Congregation.

Spirituality All Day
Nov
2025

Founder's Day: Feast of St. Eugene de Mazenod

The annual Founder's Day celebration commemorating St. Eugene de Mazenod, with a solemn Mass, cultural programme by scholastics, and community feast uniting the whole Oblate family.

Community Date TBC

Is God Calling You?

If you feel a stirring in your heart towards missionary life, we invite you to visit us, speak with our formation team, and take the first step in discernment with the Oblates of Mary Immaculate.