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A visionary Rector and treasure trove to the Josephians-by Maruthai Ravindhiran Source:Dailymirror Reverend Father Ranjith Andradi, the Rector of St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10, celebrated his 30th ordination anniversary on July 31. Born on November 6, 1968, in Payagala, Father Andradi comes from a family of eight. His father, Mr. D. M. J. Andradi, was a devout Catholic, and his mother, Mrs. Lucy Suwaris, was known for her kindheartedness. He has six brothers and two sisters. His elder brother, Rev. Fr. Kamal Andradi, is also a priest. Father Andradi entered St. Aloysius Seminary and was ordained a priest on July 31, 1993. He was appointed as an assistant priest in Grand Street, Negombo, and then as assistant parish priest of St. Mary’s Church, Dehiwala, in 1994. In 1996, he was appointed as the Primary Principal, Middle School Principal, and Prefect of Games at St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10. Under his ...

Aug 6, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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PRESENTING MY BOOK, THE EXTRA MILE TO HIS EMINENCE MALCOLM CARDINAL RANJITH   Source:drgamini.org Dear Friends, I had the privilege of presenting my book titled ‘THE EXTRA MILE‘ To His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith. 20th June 2022 For the benefit of overseas readers we have arranged online purchase available from the below link: https://www.books.lk/product/the-extramile/ You might also want to watch the video’s below: Speech by Dr Anula Wijesundere Charith, the soldier – A differently abled War Hero Speech by Mr Somasundaram Skandakumar ...

Jun 25, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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Clergy body of Islamic scholars joins Cardinal Ranjith in condemning terror attacks-By Ifham Nizam Source:Island The All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulma (ACJU), the clergy body of Islamic scholars, yesterday, called upon all Sri Lankans to join His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith in condemning the barbaric suicidal terror attacks that took place on Easter Sunday on April 21, 2019. ACJU General Secretary, Ash Shaikh M. Arkam Nooramith yesterday said: “We also extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the families of all those who lost their lives and those who were injured, and we pray to the Almighty for all those who are suffering due to the loss of their loved ones.” ...

Apr 26, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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Don’t protect perpetrators through committees – Cardinal-By Norman Palihawadana Source:Island Easter Sunday carnage Archbishop of Colombo, Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith yesterday asked the government not to appoint any more committees to delay action against those responsible for the Easter Sunday attacks. He made this statement after visiting a number of churches in Colombo and the suburbs yesterday. The Cardinal said that the government had time till 21 April to take action against the perpetrators of the attacks and Catholics will take to the streets if their request went unheeded. “We won’t be fooled again. Please, don’t try to mislead us. The Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) on Easter Sunday attacks took 18 months to submitted its report. There is no need to delay to act on its recommendations. If taking action, based on this report, is delayed further it is an indication that there is no law in this country.” ...

Apr 7, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith nominated for Nobel Peace Prize Source:Dailynews His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Archbishop of Colombo has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, for the second time this year. Nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize for 2021 closed on January 31. National politicians and some university professors can nominate candidates for the Nobel Peace Prize, which will be awarded in December. ...

Feb 15, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged
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Cardinal Ranjith supports stronger environmental laws Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith Source:FT Calls for laws to be formed by Constitution to protect fauna, flora and water resources Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has stated that if the ecosystem is protected, the country’s water resources will become a major source of income for the country in the future, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement yesterday.   The Cardinal stated this when addressing Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena who paid a courtesy call at his official residence on Tuesday to offer greetings to the Cardinal for the Christmas season. ...

Dec 29, 2020 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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Archbishop calls to investigate source of Covid-19 Source:Dailymirror It is essential to carry out an investigation to determine as to how the COVID- 19 pandemic came into being, Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith said. Speaking during the midnight Christmas service at St. Sebastian’s Church, Kandana , Cardinal Ranjith said the Pandemic seemed to have not come into the world through natural means but it was something that had come through man’s greed. ...

Dec 29, 2020 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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SRI LANKA NEWS IN BRIEF (MAY 2019) – Compiled by Victor Melder Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith yesterday declined a bullet proof vehicle offered by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. Addressing the media, after a meeting with former JHU Parliamentarian Ven. Omalpe Sobitha Thera, the Cardinal said that the government should focus on ensuring the security of all Sri Lankans instead of a select few. The Cardinal said that he was still not satisfied with the security measures adopted to deal with terrorists. “Some houses in Periyamulla, Negombo have been closed after the Easter Sunday bombings but they have not been checked,” he said. He also urged youth not to use social media to misinform people and spread hatred. Sobitha Thera said that the conduct of the Cardinal was an example to all Sri Lankans.  “All religious leaders must unite to get the country out of this,” the thera said. (Daily Island, ...

May 31, 2019 Posted by In Articles, Victor Melder Tagged , , , , , , Comments 0
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