April 1 marks the fifth death anniversary of Bishop Rayappu Joseph, the former Bishop of Mannar in Sri Lanka, remembered for his unwavering commitment to his people during decades of war, suffering, and uncertainty.
January 6 marks the 41st death anniversary of Fr. Mary Bastian, the courageous priest and martyr who gave his life at Pesalai Church in Vankalai, Mannar, Sri Lanka.
Beyond recovery from the recent floods, Sri Lanka must also confront its long, standing environmental and ethnic challenges, said Bishop Gnanapragasam Anthonypillai, placing the disaster within a broader national context.
On November 10, the peaceful protest campaign against environmentally and socially harmful development projects on Mannar Island in Sri Lanka organized by the local people, reached its 100th day.
