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Late Rev. Fr. Dr. Peter A. Pillai OMI- Apostle of Social Justice by Chris De Fonseka  First Sri Lankan Rector of St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 1940 to 1961- Brilliant Theologian and Mathematician, passed Cambridge Senior exam being placed first in the entire British Empire Colombo University and Cambridge University UK scholar – yet, a humble man I write this article with pride as having had the privilege of studying at SJC under such a brilliant personality as the late Rev Fr. Peter Pillai. My bond was further strengthened since my father was a classmate of his brother Emilianus Pillai at St. Benedict’s College, Kotahena and who later went on to become bishop of Jaffna. His Grace -Bishop Emilianus was a tower of strength to our 10th. March Mutwal Feast at Madhu Church and attended the festive services every year.  Peter Alcantara Pillai was born on 19th October 1904 at Wennapuwa. ...