BOOK LAUNCH IN MELBOURNE Source:Island FRUITS OF VIRTUE. An early history of St Joseph’s College, Colombo. Joint Authors: Dr Srilal Fernando and Avishka Mario Senewiratne, Colombo 2022.Printed and published by Aitken Spence Printing and Packaging(Pvt Ltd). Dec 2022. Limited Edition of 400 copies. A cold wintry afternoon did not deter the many members of The Ceylon Society of Australia, old boys of St Josephs College, Colombo, and other aficionados of educational history of Sri Lanka from attending a very interesting presentation by the joint authors. While Dr Srilal Fernando was there in person to provide the audience with some interesting aspects of the early history of the school, Avishka unable to be present, made ample amends by participating through a zoom projection of his comments from Colombo. Dr Srilal Fernando dealt with some detail the motivation and the creative links of the original “Principal Benefactors of the College” some 34 ...
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AWESOME AND AWE-INSPIRING CHORAL PRESENTATION The Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Brian Udaigwe, St. Joseph’s Rector Rev. Fr. Ranjith Andradi with the choirs Source:Dailymirror Numbering over 300 singers, a combined choir of girls and boys rendered the glorious Jubilee Anthem “Gloria Te” to conclude the magnificent Josephian Holy Week Choral Presentation. Choir master Francis D’ Almeida The beautifully renovated historic chapel of St. Joseph’s College reverberated with majestic choral harmony rarely seen and heard in the country. What preceded the concluding Anthem was a tapestry of chants, hymns and choruses capturing the final days of Jesus of Nazareth, leading up to his death and resurrection. ...
Not forgetting A. E. Goonesinha Historical figure and Sri Lanka’s first Labour Leader Source:Dailymirror Born on 1st May 1891 in Kandy, A. E. Goonesinha was educated at Dharmaraja College in Kandy and St. Josephs College in Colombo. He started his professional career as a journalist and publisher of the Journal “Search Light” to support the National Movement. A. E.Goonesinha was a man of principle, of decency and of conscience who fought for the workers’ rights and against the British government that ruled Sri Lanka for their profit and benefit. They ill-treated the workers and made slaves out of them. It was A. E. Goonesinha together with other stalwarts who went to prison, risked being shot and overcame with great bravery the resistance by the British rulers to celebrate 1st May as Worker’s Day and to give the worker trade union rights and respect for the profession. ...
May 3, 2023
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A magnificent holy week choral presentation Source:Dailymirror The much-awaited Lenten choral presentation by St. Cecilia’s Choir of St. Joseph’s College will take place at 6.00 pm on Wednesday, April 5 2023 at the chapel of St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10. Organized under the aegis of the Sri Lanka Pueri Cantores Federation, a national wing of the international federation, the event will involve more than 200 singers including boys, girls and youth. Most Rev. Dr Brian Udaigwe will preside over the programme. St. Cecilia’s Choir of St. Joseph’s College will lead with the chant Pueri Hebraeorum and the glorious Palm Sunday anthem, Lauda Jerusalem; followed by the exquisite Ave Verum Corpus by William Byrd – recalling Christ’s farewell Last Supper and the institution of the Holy Eucharist. Joining the Josephians will be the choir of Ave Maria Convent, Negombo. Thereafter, the choir of Good Shepherd Convent will sing the modern hymn ...
75 years of a true Victor of Christ-by Avishka Mario Senewirathna Fr. Victor Silva Source:Dailymirror The picture shows the author of this article Avishka Mario Senewiratne (second from left) speaking to Fr. Victor Silva who served as the 11th Rector of St. Joseph’s College Colombo “Life is like a box of chocolates,” said a wise man. He further went on to say “you never know what you’ll get”. When it comes to my dearest priest-friend, all those who associate with him can ably claim the fact that they would know him after speaking or listening to him for a few moments. His charming demeanour coupled with his open mind and astute sense of humour has made him one of a kind. I do not wish to bore the readers with a strong historical record on this priest, whom I personally admire. Instead, I wish to bring out his role as ...
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St. Joseph’s College in Colombo: Its Early History-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Following up on Till the Mountains Disappear, Dr. Srilal Fernando (Melbourne) and Avishka Mario Seneviratne have authored a new book Fruits of Virtue: An Early History of St. Joseph’s College.The book contains the events of the early years of the College where both the clergy and laymen took an active part in establishing the College. It contains a detailed description on the founder benefactors, the story of the initial property and the College land in Darley Road, the benefactors and tales of the Buildings of the College, the achievements in studies and sports, and the works of selected Old Boys. This publication is highly illustrated (over 300 photographs) and printed by Aitken Spence Printing. ...
Jan 8, 2023
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A Legend of our times reaches his 90th milestone Archbishop Emeritus Oswald Gomis The writer with Archbishop Emeritus Oswald Gomis Source:Dailymirror Once Pope John XXIII, of revered memory said, “Men are like wine. Some turn to vinegar, but the best improves with age.” At the occasion of the 90th Birthday of Archbishop Emeritus Oswald Gomis, all who know him could say that he aged like fine wine. There has been no one like Archbishop Gomis. A priest for nearly 65 years, a Bishop for 55 years, his life has been historic, memorable, eventful and full of achievements. When he was a young altar boy in his Parish in Kelaniya, he received his calling to be a Priest. His life changed, thereafter. He was one of the first to join the newly established National Seminary in Ampitiya and after several years of formation was ordained a priest in 1958. From the ...
Dec 11, 2022
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Joes Sports News First XI St Joseph’s College won the St Peter’s College T 10 Centenary Celebration Cricket Quadrangular tournament by beating St Peters College by 7 wickets St Peter’s College 67 for 8 in 10 overs St Joseph’s College 68 for 3 in 8.4 overs Under 17 St Joseph’s College tied with Trinity College in the Final of the Under 17 Cricket tournament and declared as Joint Champions Trinity College 198 fir 8 in 50 Overs Kaven Pathirana 3 for 28, Yenula Dewthusa 2 for 20 St Joseph’s College 198 all out in 50 Overs Sahan Dabare 57, Naren Muralidaran 20, Kenneth Liyanage 20 Match Tied Under 13 Division 1 St Joseph’s College beat Prince of Wales College Moratuwa on the first innings in a match played at Moratuwa Prince of Wales 1st innings. 98 all out in 42.3 overs. Gayasha Fernando 6 for 14 St Joseph’s College 1st ...
Nov 5, 2022
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Carlyle Perera: Captain Marvellous … Led University to Sara Trophy Triumph in 1962/63-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Merril Gunaratne, in The Island, 9 October 2022, with this title “Carlyle Perera: Doyen of University Cricket” Dr. Carlyle Perera of St Joseph’s College and University of Ceylon who died a few days ago was a gifted cricketer, well known in cricket circles in the 1950’s and 60’s. He left his imprint on University cricket by winning the Saravanamuttu cricket trophy in 1962-63. It was a unique achievement, for not only did he wrest the trophy from the monopolistic control of established clubs, but also created a record by achieving a feat unrivaled before or after by the University. Carlyle reached such dizzy heights with a band of exceptionally talented schoolboy cricketers who had gained admission to the University. It was an era when cricket was more a pastime than a full time commitment. But ...
Oct 15, 2022
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