A Catholic community in northern Sri Lanka celebrated a major milestone on May 10 with the 125th anniversary of St. Anthony’s Church, Pidarikulam and the dedication of its newly constructed church building.
The Sacrament of Confirmation was conferred on 54 young faithful at St. Joseph’s Church in Katkidanthakulam, in the Diocese of Mannar, north Sri Lanka, during a solemn celebration held on April 19.
Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith of Colombo, Sri Lanka, has declared 2026 as the Year of Parish Renewal through a pastoral letter calling for a renewed vision of parish life rooted in communion and participation.
