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FR. JOSEPH BENEDICT FERNANDO: A LIFE WELL SPENT-by Avishka Mario Senewiratne Source:Dailymirror A few days ago, we lost a pious presbyter who dedicated his entire life for the service of his Creator and the Creator’s greatest creation. Though being quite unassuming, humble, and modest ‘Fr. Joe Ben’, as we affectionately called him, was a man of our times, who generations now and tomorrow, will look as a figure of holiness, in its complete sense. Born in 1938 to a very respected family, which produced two other religious sisters, Fr. Joe Ben, received his first formation from home. His father was one of the initial teachers and later headmaster of St. Peter’s College, Bambalapitiya. Since his ordination as a presbyter some 59 years ago, Fr. Joe Ben has served some of the well-known institutions and Parishes of the Archdiocese of Colombo. This includes St. Aloysius’ Minor Seminary, St. Peter’s College and ...

Oct 30, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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Ex-Peterites in USA raise funds for school branch-BY BERNARD PERERA The Organising Committee before the commencement of the proceedings Source:Sundayobserver Old boys of St. Peter’s College in the USA conducted their eighth annual cricket carnival last weekend in Maryland where DC Lanka Lions recorded a hard fought win over Maryland Titans. This year the championship attracted 18 teams from New York, Maryland, Virginia and DC States. Though the Championship was conducted in a carnival atmosphere, previously the organisers had to maintain strict health guidelines during the day due to the Covid-19 pandemic. ...

Oct 3, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged
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PETERITE ANNIVERSERIES IN SEPTEMBER– by Algi Wijewickrema         Eleven Reverend Priests have held the august position of Rectorship at St. Peter’s College since the first, Rev. Fr. Nicholas Perera. But regrettably I missed recording the anniversary of his handing over the batten to Rev. Fr. Basil A Wiratunga when I recalled another anniversary on 9th September. Although the date is the same the two anniversaries fall three years apart from each other. Fr. Nicholas Perera, after his long and successful tenure as Rector at College (since 29th June 1927 or even before as Manager from 18th January 1922 and as Principal from 1926), handed over the Rectorship to the obvious choice at the time, Fr. Basil Wiratunga, on 9th September 1943. Since the farewell happened to be during the war years and while College was operating from three different locations, the farewell was not as elaborate as it could have ...

Sep 16, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 12th September 2021 – 4th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “LEGS ELEVEN” – by Des Kelly Sri Lanka Day 2021 – Cultural show organised by the Sri Lanka Foundation (US) K see – by Krishantha Cooray – Silver linings in the dark clouds of Covid 19 Watch Cricket Highlights – Sri Lanka vs South Africa T20 Series – September 2021 Vale Marlon Fernando …. You will be missed Kerrigan La-Brooy – Nominated in the Australian Country Music People’s Choice Awards in 6 Categories eLanka Cartoons by Max Gerreyn Sunil Perera – Perhaps his last video? Can you BELIEVE this is Sri Lanka? ‘Pretty Woman’ Cast Reunites 25 Years Later | TODAY As a Sri Lankan New Zealander, I know my adopted country can find compassion amid terror-by Himali McInnes Sri Lanka’s Wire Communication ...

Sep 12, 2021 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , ,
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Lee Keegal – the rugby star who mesmerised many opponents-by Indika Welagedara Lee Keegal Source:Dailynews Lee Keegal broke into the Sri Lankan rugby scene as a schoolboy playing as a wing forward for St. Peter’s College, Bambalapitiya. After finishing school, he went on to represent Havelock SC, Navy SC and played for the Sri Lanka National Rugby Team, shifting from his original position of flanker to centre. He also played for the Sri Lanka National Sevens Team with distinction. This dynamic centre three quarter played for the CH and FC Team as well. He has made vast strides on the rugby field having mesmerised many opponents with his dazzling fast open rugby. ...

Sep 2, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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WINSTON TAMBIMUTTU – ONE OF THREE PETERITE ATHLETES FROM THE FIFTIES WHO WON NATIONAL HONOURS PASSION FOR EXCELLENCE! By: Upali Obeyesekere – Josephian-Peterite NEWS NETWORK St. Peter’s College has produced coterie of star athletes since the early 1930s, a few who continued the journey and emerged as national champions. Established in 1922 as ‘St. Joseph’s College South’, the school by the Wellawatta Canal was re-branded and named St. Peter’s College in 1927. The name change was documented on April 8, 1927, vide Gazette Notification No.7575. Ninety-nine years later, we pay homage to Rev. Fr. Maurice Le Goc, Rector of St. Joseph’s College for his foresight and vision in establishing this great seat of learning. Rev. Fr. Nicholas Perera was consequently appointed Rector of St. Peter’s College in 1927, and due to his inspired leadership sports was introduced. Athletics commenced in earnest at St. Peter’s after the expansion of the picturesque ...

Jul 26, 2021 Posted by In Articles, Upali Obeyesekere Tagged , , , , , , , ,
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WINSTON TAMBIMUTTU – ONE OF THREE PETERITE ATHLETES FROM THE FIFTIES WHO WON NATIONAL HONOURS – by Upali Obeyesekere Source:  JOSEPHIAN-PETERITE NEWS St. Peter’s College has produced numerous star athletes since the early 1930s, a few who later emerged as national champions. As ‘St. Joseph’s College South’, the school by the Wellawatta Canal was established in 1922. The school was re-branded and named St. Peter’s College in 1927. The name change was documented on April 8, 1927, vide Gazette Notification No.7575. Ninety-nine years later, we pay homage to Rev. Fr. Maurice Le Goc, Rector of St. Joseph’s College for his foresight and vision in establishing this great seat of learning. Rev. Fr. Nicholas Perera was consequently appointed Rector of St. Peter’s College in 1927, and due to his inspired leadership sports was introduced. Athletics commenced in earnest at St. Peter’s after the expansion of the picturesque College grounds, which was opened ...

Jul 25, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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   “A FAMOUS PETERITE” – by Des Kelly  He goes into the record books of my late Alma-Mater, St.Peter’s College, Bambalapitiya, Colombo, as the first Inspector General of Police who studied there. This most interesting brief-biog., was sent out to me by our good friend Keith Bennett, and I am proud to say that Chandra Fernando’s story clearly shows the calibre of some exceptional students who, in later life, kept the gold, silver, and blue flag flying high, this time as an I.G.P. (top rung of the Police ladder). We, at e’Lanka  do congratulate him, and voice our thanks to Keith Bennett, in the process.   Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka.                             Pre-Seventies Peterites Favorites  · YtottetscsmtSerpldoaornnossoymsrd rat ee1n:m3h3 dsPM  · APPROACHING THE PETERITE CENTENARY A Peterite IGP As we approach the College centenary, I have published write ups ...

Jul 2, 2021 Posted by In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged , , ,
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St Peter’s College Old Boys Social Club Melbourne Inc – MASS FOR THE PETERITES WHO HAVE GONE AHEAD – SUNDAY 04TH OF JULY 2021 Dear Peterites and Well Wishers,  Good Morning and Hope this email finds you well. In line with our tradition, the annual mass for the departed will be held on Sunday the 04th of July, 2021 at; Resurrection Church 402, Corrigan Road, Keysborough, 3173 The Mass will be at 11.00AM, which is the regular Sunday mass of the parish. Due to the current Covid regulations in place for Victoria and the limit on numbers, everyone who will be attending will be required to register at your earliest convenience and can follow the below link to complete the registration; ...

Jun 27, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged
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