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The Oblate Superior General paid an historic official visit to Sri Lanka, travelling across the island to meet communities of both the Colombo and Jaffna Provinces. His presence was a source of profound encouragement for seminarians and Oblates alike, reaffirming the congregation's global solidarity and its deep roots in Sri Lankan soil.
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CommunityWith great joy the seminary community witnessed the ordination of three deacons to the priesthood by the Archbishop of Colombo — a sign of a vibrant future for Oblate mission.
OrdinationSeven scholastics made their final profession in a solemn ceremony, formally committing themselves to the Oblate way of life in the footsteps of St. Eugene de Mazenod.
FormationSeminarians undertook a week-long silent retreat guided by the Provincial, reflecting on missionary discipleship during the sacred season of Advent. The retreat centred on Oblate identity as heralds of hope to the poor.
The seminary community gathered for the annual Founder's Day celebration with a solemn Mass, a cultural programme prepared by the scholastics, and a communal feast marking the legacy of the congregation's founder.
The Colombo Province gathered for a province-wide assembly to celebrate the priestly and religious jubilees of several Oblates, an occasion marked by the Superior General's presence and an address to all province members.
Scholastics completing their Regency year returned to the seminary having served in parishes, rural missions, and social ministry centres across Sri Lanka, sharing their experiences of ministry among the poor and abandoned.
The entire seminary community — formators, scholastics, and staff — participated in an annual retreat led by a guest retreat director, drawing on the Oblate Rule and the spirituality of St. Eugene to deepen their missionary commitment.
Two theology scholastics were ordained to the diaconate at St. Lucia's Cathedral, Kotahena, in a ceremony attended by the seminary community, families, and fellow Oblates — one step closer to their priestly ordination.
A new cohort of candidates commenced their pre-novitiate formation at Kohuwala, embarking on the first stage of their journey towards Oblate priesthood or brotherhood. The class includes candidates from across the Colombo Province.
Families of current seminarians were welcomed to the seminary for the annual Parents' Day — a day of prayer, campus tours, dialogue with formators, and shared fellowship reflecting the community's bonds with its wider family.
Scholastics from St. Joseph's travelled to the Oblate-run St. Vincent's Home in Maggona for Holy Week, leading liturgy, youth catechesis, and pastoral accompaniment for children in the home, living out their missionary calling.
A solemn Eucharist marking Pentecost Sunday, followed by a Mission Sunday programme raising awareness of Oblate apostolates among the poor across Sri Lanka.
Orientation for the new intake of pre-novitiate candidates, including an introductory day for families and a welcome celebration hosted by the formation community.
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.
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.
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.
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.