# Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate - Colombo Province

> The Oblate Province of Colombo is a provincial entity of the Congregation of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, an International Religious Congregation.


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- [A Journey of Faith and Mission: Reflecting on the Province’s Journey from 2020 to 2026](https://omicolombo.org/a-journey-of-faith-and-mission-reflecting-on-the-provinces-journey-from-2020-to-2026/): COLOMBO, SRI LANKA — The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) Colombo Province is delighted to present a special commemorative documentary reflecting on the remarkable milestones, spiritual growth, and missionary endeavors undertaken from 2020 to 2026.
- [Installation of the New Provincial Superior](https://omicolombo.org/revd-fr-dilan-niroshan-perera-omi-appointed-as-the-new-provincial-superior-of-the-oblate-province-of-colombo/): COLOMBO – Rev. Fr. Dilan Perera, OMI.
- [A New Chapter for Sahana Madura: Renovated Building Officially Blessed and Opened](https://omicolombo.org/a-new-chapter-for-sahana-madura-renovated-building-officially-blessed-and-opened/): The newly renovated building of Sahana Madura was ceremonially blessed and officially opened this morning, marking a renewed commitment to providing its residents with a dignified and comfortable living environment.
- [Empowering the Most Vulnerable through University Students’ Social Charity Engagement](https://omicolombo.org/empowering-the-most-vulnerable-through-university-students-social-charity-engagement/): A peaceful and prosperous Sri Lanka, where all citizens enjoy a higher standard of living and a better quality of life, can be built through sharing our resources, extending a helping hand to those in need, and uplifting the most vulnerable members of society.
- [Mazenod College, Anuradhapura Inaugurates Third New Building](https://omicolombo.org/mazenod-college-anuradhapura-inaugurates-third-new-building/): ANURADHAPURA, Sri Lanka — With great joy and a profound spirit of gratitude to God, Mazenod College officially blessed and opened its third building on October 16, 2026.
- [Oblate Scholasticate Community Celebrates Three Brothers Making Their Perpetual Vows](https://omicolombo.org/oblate-scholasticate-community-celebrates-three-brothers-making-their-perpetual-vows/): With immense joy and gratitude to God, the Oblate Scholasticate community celebrates the Perpetual Profession of our brothers, Bro. Sineth Nisansala OMI, Bro.
- [Members of the New Provincial Council Appointed](https://omicolombo.org/members-of-the-new-provincial-council/): On October 1st , 2026, the Superior General with the consent of his Council, appointed the following Oblates as members of the Provincial Council of Colombo Province.
- [Two New Priests Ordained for OMI Colombo Province: Rev. Fr. Akila Janith, OMI and Rev. Fr. Gayan Pradeep, OMI Celebrate Their First Holy Masses](https://omicolombo.org/two-new-priests-ordained-for-omi-colombo-province-rev-fr-akila-janith-omi-and-rev-fr-gayan-pradeep-omi-celebrate-their-first-holy-masses/): The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) Colombo Province is filled with immense joy and gratitude to God as it announces the sacerdotal ordination of two of its own: Rev.
- [OMI Colombo Province Rejoices in the Sacerdotal Ordination of Two New Priests](https://omicolombo.org/omi-colombo-province-rejoices-in-the-sacerdotal-ordination-of-two-new-priests/): The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) Colombo Province is filled with immense joy and thanksgiving to God as we celebrate the sacerdotal ordination of two new priests to our congregation: Rev.
- [Oblate Housing Project Hands Over 20 New Homes to Deserving Families](https://omicolombo.org/oblate-housing-project-hands-over-20-new-homes-to-deserving-families/): It was a day of great joy and blessing to hand over 20 new homes to deserving families on 05th September 2026.
- [A New Chapter: Rev. Fr. Dilan Niroshan Perera, O.M.I., Appointed Provincial Superior of the Colombo Province](https://omicolombo.org/a-new-chapter-rev-fr-dilan-niroshan-perera-o-m-i-appointed-provincial-superior-of-the-colombo-province/): The Oblate Province of Colombo joyfully announces the appointment of Rev. Fr.
- [A Heartfelt Thank You from Samata Sarana](https://omicolombo.org/a-heartfelt-thank-you-from-samata-sarana/): September 9 was a truly beautiful moment of Oblate fraternity and mission at Samata Sarana.
- ['Children of Co-existence' Celebrate Milad-un-Nabi at Mahawellamulla Muslim Vidyalaya](https://omicolombo.org/children-of-co-existence-celebrate-milad-un-nabi-at-mahawellamulla-muslim-vidyalaya/): As the Islamic world was celebrating the Birth of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) Milad-un-Nabi, the students of 'Children of Co-existence' gathered at Mahawellamulla Muslim Vidyalaya, Wellawaya on 26th Aug.
- [Seven Young Brothers Make First Profession of Vows at Sacred Heart Novitiate](https://omicolombo.org/seven-young-brothers-make-first-profession-of-vows-at-sacred-heart-novitiate/): August 23, 2026, marked a significant and grace-filled day for the Sacred Heart Novitiate, “Sidipiyanila,” in Bandarawela, Sri Lanka, belonging to the Oblate Province of Colombo.
- [A Day of Grace and New Beginnings at the Sacred Heart Oblate Novitiate](https://omicolombo.org/a-day-of-grace-and-new-beginnings-at-the-sacred-heart-oblate-novitiate/): On 22 August 2026, the Sacred Heart Oblate Novitiate Community marked a truly momentous occasion with the initiation ceremony of five young men embarking on a deeper journey into their vocation—four hailing from the Colombo Province and one from the Delegation of Pakistan.
- [De Mazenod Scholarships 2026 - Giving Hope, Building Futures](https://omicolombo.org/de-mazenod-scholarships-2026-giving-hope-building-futures/): On 16th August, we had the privilege of distributing the De Mazenod Scholarships for 2026.
- [Oblate Housing Project Reaches Milestone: 522 Homes Completed](https://omicolombo.org/oblate-housing-project-reaches-milestone-522-homes-completed/): Tears of joy filled the air as the Oblate Housing Project of the OMI Colombo Province officially handed over two newly constructed homes to deserving families on August 8th and August 15th, 2026.
- [Warm Welcome to Fr. Jim Brobst, OMI, General Councilor for USA and Canada](https://omicolombo.org/warm-welcome-to-fr-jim-brobst-omi-general-councilor-for-usa-and-canada/): COLOMBO — The Oblates of the Colombo Province extended a warm, fraternal welcome to Rev. Fr.
- [A Century of Heritage Reimagined: St. Vincent’s Press Transformed into a Conference Hall](https://omicolombo.org/a-century-of-heritage-reimagined-st-vincents-press-transformed-into-a-conference-hall/): In the 1890s, the Oblates established a landmark printing press within the premises of St. Vincent’s Home in Maggona.
- [Samata Sarana – A refuge of hope for the most vulnerable. A New Chapter in the Mission of Samata Sarana](https://omicolombo.org/samata-sarana-a-refuge-of-hope-for-the-most-vulnerable-a-new-chapter-in-the-mission-of-samata-sarana/): 5 August 2026 marked a historic day for Samata Sarana.
- [Fr. Eugene Benedict OMI Engages with Missions During Consultation Visit](https://omicolombo.org/fr-eugene-benedict-omi-engages-with-missions-during-consultation-visit/): Fr. Eugene Benedict, OMI, General Councillor for Asia-Oceania, is currently visiting the OMI Colombo Province.
- [OMI Colombo Province Welcomes General Councilor Fr. Eugene Benedict OMI](https://omicolombo.org/omi-colombo-province-welcomes-general-councilor-fr-eugene-benedict-omi/): COLOMBO — On July 24th, the OMI Colombo Province had the distinct joy of warmly welcoming Fr.
- [The Missionary Oblate – 70 (July-Dec 2026)](https://omicolombo.org/the-missionary-oblate-70-july-dec-2026/)
- [Annual Celebration of Oblate Jubilees – 2026](https://omicolombo.org/annual-celebration-of-oblate-jubilees-2026/): The Oblate Province of Colombo joyfully celebrated the religious and priestly jubilees of eleven Oblate Fathers on 27 July 2026 at the De Mazenod Provincialate in Mattakkuliya.
- [Safe Travels to Brothers Nethkalum & Niluminda!](https://omicolombo.org/safe-travels-to-brothers-nethkalum-niluminda/): This morning, Scholastic Brothers Rasindu Nethkalum, O.M.I., and Avishka Niluminda, O.M.I., set off for Rome to pursue their theological studies at the Pontifical Gregorian University and continue their First Formation at the Oblate International Scholasticate!
- [Children of Co-existence Celebrate Vesak-Poson at Poyamalu Viharaya](https://omicolombo.org/children-of-co-existence-celebrate-vesak-poson-at-poyamalu-viharaya/): BUTTALA – Promoting a powerful message of harmony and unity, the 'Children of Co-existence' group from Suba Seth Gedara recently gathered at the Poyamalu Viharaya in Waguruvela to celebrate the sacred Vesak-Poson festival.
- [Holy Cross College Gampaha Celebrates Poson Poya with Inaugural Ice Cream Dansala](https://omicolombo.org/holy-cross-college-gampaha-celebrates-poson-poya-with-inaugural-ice-cream-dansala/): GAMPAHA – In celebration of the sacred Poson Poya Day—the historic occasion marking the arrival of Buddhism to Sri Lanka by Arahant Mahinda Thero—the Senior Prefects of Holy Cross College, Gampaha, organized an Ice Cream Dansala (charity food stall) for the very first time.
- [New Leadership Team Installed for the Oblate District of Gampaha](https://omicolombo.org/new-leadership-team-installed-for-the-oblate-district-of-gampaha/): GAMPAHA – The OMI Colombo Province extends its warmest congratulations to Rev. Fr.
- [Celebrating Success: Deacon Akila Janith, OMI Completes Higher Studies in Rome](https://omicolombo.org/celebrating-success-deacon-akila-janith-omi-completes-higher-studies-in-rome/): COLOMBO – The OMI Colombo Province shares in great joy as we celebrate a significant milestone for our brother, Deacon Akila Janith, OMI, who has successfully completed his higher studies and formation in Rome.
- ["I thirst" project Brings Water to Padaviya](https://omicolombo.org/heritage-expediciones-partners-with-omi-to-bring-life-giving-water-to-padaviya/): PADAVIYA – In a profound demonstration of solidarity and commitment to the most vulnerable, Heritage Expediciones Ltd.
- [Vesak celebrated at Mazenod College](https://omicolombo.org/vesak-celebrated-at-mazenod-college/): Vesak is the most sacred festival in the Buddhist calendar.
- [Feast of the Founder Celebrated in True Family Spirit](https://omicolombo.org/feast-of-the-founder-celebrated-in-true-family-spirit/): COLOMBO — Many Oblates from the Province of Colombo gathered at the De Mazenod Provincialate in Colombo-15 on 21 May 2026 to celebrate the feast of their founder, Saint Eugene de Mazenod.
- [Colombo Province’s Most Senior Oblate, Bro. Thomas Fonseka, Dies at 89](https://omicolombo.org/colombo-provinces-most-senior-oblate-bro-thomas-fonseka-dies-at-89/): The Oblates of the Colombo Province are deeply mourning the loss of Reverend Brother Thomas Fonseka, O.M.I., who passed away this morning, 28 May 2026, at Marian Grove, Kohuwala.
- [Celebrating Our Children's Success: St. Vincent's & Susithodaya Awards](https://omicolombo.org/celebrating-our-childrens-success-st-vincents-susithodaya-awards/): The Awards Ceremony for the children of St. Vincent's Technical School and the "Susithodaya" Child Development Centre was held at Susithodaya on March 25, 2026.
- [Sri Lankan Oblate appointed as International Chaplain for MIDADE](https://omicolombo.org/fr-general-pays-pastoral-visit-to-st-vincents-home-blessings-tours-and-fellowship/): Reverend Father Asanga Aruna, OMI, has been appointed as the International Chaplain for the International Movement of Children’s Apostolate (MIDADE).
- [Ordained to love and serve.](https://omicolombo.org/ordained-to-love-and-serve/): The Ordination to the Diaconate of Scholastic Brother Gayan Croos, OMI, took place on February 26, 2026, at “Montefano” in Ampitiya, Sri Lanka. Rt. Rev. Dr.
- [Bicentennial Jubilee celebrated with renewed missionary zeal.](https://omicolombo.org/vicar-general-fr-antoni-bochm-visits-st-vincents-home-before-departure/): - By Rev. Fr.
- [“Suwanda Jale Pipi Kumudiniye”: The Eternal Moonlight of Fr. Marcelline Jayakody Illuminates St. Vincent’s Home](https://omicolombo.org/suwanda-jale-pipi-kumudiniye-the-eternal-moonlight-of-fr-marcelline-jayakody-illuminates-st-vincents-home/): "Suwanda Jale Pipi Kumudiniye" A Soulful Musical Tribute to Fr. Marcelline Jayakody, O.M.I. held at St.
- [The Missionary Oblate – 69 (Jan-June 2026)](https://omicolombo.org/the-missionary-oblate-69-jan-june-2026/)
- [St. Vincent's Home Commemorates All Souls Day at Historic Oblate Cemetery](https://omicolombo.org/st-vincents-home-commemorates-all-souls-day-at-historic-oblate-cemetery/): St. Vincent's Home, Maggona, Sri Lanka - At the foot of the Cross erected at the National Calvary Shrine (within the premises of St.
- [St. Vincent's Home Celebrates Patron’s Feast and Welcomes New Oblates](https://omicolombo.org/st-vincents-home-celebrates-patrons-feast-and-welcomes-new-oblates/): St. Vincent's Home Oblate community together with the children and elders who live there, as well as with the supporting staff, celebrated the annual feast of their Patron St.
- [The Missionary Oblate – 68 (July-Dec 2025)](https://omicolombo.org/the-missionary-oblate-68-july-dec-2025/)
- [Poson Poya Day Ice Cream Dansal at St. Vincent’s Home](https://omicolombo.org/poson-poya-day-ice-cream-dansal-at-st-vincents-home/): Today, on this sacred Poson Poya Day, we at St. Vincent’s Home came together in the spirit of solidarity, love, and unity.
- [Oblate Youth Encounter at St. Vincent’s Home](https://omicolombo.org/oblate-youth-encounter-at-st-vincents-home/): This weekend, St. Vincent’s Home was alive with joy, prayer, and purpose as we hosted a powerful Oblate Youth Encounter!
- [The Oblates of the Colombo Province organized an “Oblate Family Encounter” at the National Calvary Shrine in Maggona, Sri Lanka on March 31, 2025.](https://omicolombo.org/the-oblates-of-the-colombo-province-organized-an-oblate-family-encounter-at-the-national-calvary-shrine-in-maggona-sri-lanka-on-march-31-2025/): Celebrating Unity and Mission: The Oblate Family Encounter “Around each religious family… there is a larger family, a ‘charismatic family’, which includes a number of Institutes which identify with the same charism, and especially lay faithful who feel called, precisely as lay persons, to share in the same charismatic reality.” (cf.
- [The Missionary Oblate – 67 (Jan-June 2025)](https://omicolombo.org/the-missionary-oblate-67-jan-june-2025/)
- [The Missionary Oblate – 66 (July-Dec 2024)](https://omicolombo.org/the-missionary-oblate-66-july-dec-2024/)
- [The Missionary Oblate - 65 (Jan-June 2024)](https://omicolombo.org/the-missionary-oblate-65-jan-june-2024/)
- [The Missionary Oblate – 64 (July–Dec 2023)](https://omicolombo.org/the-missionary-oblate-64-july-dec-2023/)
- [The Missionary Oblate - 63 (Jan-June 2023)](https://omicolombo.org/the-missionary-oblate-63-jan-june-2023/)
- [The Missionary Oblate - 62 (July-Dec 2022)](https://omicolombo.org/the-missionary-oblate-62-july-dec-2022/)
- [The Missionary Oblate - 61 (Jan-June 2022)](https://omicolombo.org/the-missionary-oblate-61-jan-june-2022/)
- [The Missionary Oblate - 60 (July-Dec 2021)](https://omicolombo.org/the-missionary-oblate-60-july-dec-2021/)
- [The Missionary Oblate - 59 (Jan-June 2021)](https://omicolombo.org/the-missionary-oblate-59-jan-june-2021/)

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