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. […]
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 […]
On 16th August, we had the privilege of distributing the De Mazenod Scholarships for 2026. This year, scholarships were awarded to 40 university students from different […]
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 […]
COLOMBO — The Oblates of the Colombo Province extended a warm, fraternal welcome to Rev. Fr. Jim Brobst, OMI, General Councilor for the Canada-United States Region, […]
In the 1890s, the Oblates established a landmark printing press within the premises of St. Vincent’s Home in Maggona. This facility served a vital dual purpose, […]
5 August 2026 marked a historic day for Samata Sarana. After the Oblates of Mary Immaculate entered the mission in February and became part of its […]
Fr. Eugene Benedict, OMI, General Councillor for Asia-Oceania, is currently visiting the OMI Colombo Province. His presence marks a highly significant period for the community, as […]
COLOMBO — On July 24th, the OMI Colombo Province had the distinct joy of warmly welcoming Fr. Eugene Benedict OMI, the General Councilor for Asia-Oceania, upon […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
GAMPAHA – The OMI Colombo Province extends its warmest congratulations to Rev. Fr. Reginald Jayamaha, OMI on his official installation as the new District Superior of […]
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 […]