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On the 27th of June 2025, the Caritas Sri Lanka-SEDEC organized a ceremonial event to honour the outgoing leadership and extend a warm welcome to the new Bishop Chairman of Caritas Sri Lanka. The day brought the Caritas family together to reflect on the legacy of its past leaders while embracing the vision and guidance…
Caritas Sri Lanka, in collaboration with Caritas Ratnapura – Sethmini and with the generous support of AGIAMONDO, successfully conducted a two-day residential workshop titled “Building Bridges: Bringing Plantation Youth Together for Peace and Leadership” on the 24th and 25th of June 2025 at the Buluthota Retreat Centre. This workshop was specially designed for youth from…
From the 27th of May to the 9th of June 2025, Caritas Sri Lanka had the privilege of hosting Mr. Gerard Chitty and Mrs. Shivanthi Chitty from the Irasil Foundation on a partner visit across several diocesan centres and affiliated institutions. This important visit was aimed at assessing the progress, impact, and sustainability of projects…
On the 27th of June 2025 at 3.00 p.m., the premises of Caritas Sri Lanka – SEDEC became a place of joyful celebration as the blessing and opening ceremony of its New Buildings was held with much reverence and warmth. The event marked a significant milestone in the journey of Caritas Sri Lanka, as the…
On the 30th of June 2025, Caritas Chilaw hosted a programme titled “Session on Pope Francis’ Peace and Reconciliation Teachings”, supported by CAFOD. The event brought together diverse participants—including beneficiaries, stakeholders, diocesan directors, programme coordinators, and other peace advocates—to reflect on the values of healing, forgiveness, and peaceful coexistence inspired by Pope Francis. Running from…
Message from the National Director Dear Friends and Partners, The month of May has been a period of significant progress and reflection for Caritas Sri Lanka–SEDEC. As we strive to uplift the lives of the most vulnerable people through our various projects, I am encouraged by the commitment and collaboration demonstrated across our diocesan network.…
Message from the National Director Dear Friends and Partners, This April was a significant month for Caritas Sri Lanka as we advanced our communication, food security, and peace-building efforts through impactful collaborations and activities. We were honoured to welcome Mr. Frode Nordahl, Head of Communications at Caritas Norway, whose visit enriched our communication capacity. His…
In the quiet village of Pappamottai, nestled in the northern dry zone of Sri Lanka, lives Mr. S. A. Sebasthiyan—a 70-year-old farmer whose life is a remarkable story of resilience, love, and transformation. Born into poverty and educated only up to Grade 5, Sebasthiyan’s early years were shaped by hardship. Yet amidst the struggles, his…
Caritas Sri Lanka, with the generous support of CAFOD, successfully organized a special programme on 22nd May 2025 to promote Inter-Religious Training Modules in schools. Held from 2.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., this event aimed to foster mutual understanding, respect, and harmony among schoolchildren of different faiths. The initiative provided a meaningful platform for students…
Caritas Sri Lanka – SEDEC organized a dynamic Entrepreneurship Development Program from May 20 to 23, 2025, bringing together 42 dedicated staff members from eight dioceses across the country. These participants are actively engaged in implementing the project “Improving Rural Livelihoods, Enhancing Food Security, and Building Climate Resilience,” which is supported by Caritas Norway and…
Caritas Batticaloa – EHED, with the support of CAFOD, successfully conducted an Advocacy and Lobbying Session on Peace and Reconciliation with relevant ministries on April 23, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Caritas EHED Hall in Jeyanthipuram, Batticaloa. The session brought together selected CAFOD beneficiaries, government staff, members of the Inter-Religious Forum…
Caritas Sri Lanka, in collaboration with its funding partner CAFOD, successfully conducted a two-day program titled “Promotion of Inter-Religious Training Modules to Schools” on the 8th and 9th of April 2025. The program took place at Batthulu Oya Maha Vidyalaya and Angunawilla Maha Vidyalaya in Puttalam, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each day. This…
Caritas Sri Lanka extends its heartfelt congratulations and warmest blessings to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV (Cardinal Robert Prevost), the newly elected 267th Supreme Pontiff of the Holy Roman Catholic Church. This historic moment marks a new chapter for the universal Church, and we rejoice alongside the global Catholic community. We pray that the Holy…
Today, Rev. Fr. Luke Nelson, National Director of Caritas Sri Lanka, visited the Apostolic Nunciature in Colombo to pay his respects following the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. During this solemn occasion, he met with the Apostolic Nuncio and offered heartfelt condolences on behalf of the entire Caritas Sri Lanka–SEDEC family. Fr. Luke also…
Caritas Sri Lanka hosted an engaging and impactful Communication Workshop as part of the “Improving Rural Livelihoods, Enhancing Food Security, and Building Climate Resilience” project funded by Caritas Norway and implemented by the Caritas Sri Lanka network. This event brought together key communication and program leaders to enhance skills, share insights, and explore innovative strategies…
Caritas Sri Lanka had the privilege of hosting Mr. Gerard Chitty and Mrs. Shivanthi Chitty, representatives of the Irasil Foundation, from February 20th to 25th, 2025. This partner visit took place across several key project locations supported by the Irasil Foundation, including Caritas Badulla, CODESEP – Galle, Caritas Kurunegala, Caritas Anuradhapura, Don Bosco School Mannar,…
A delegation from Caritas Korea, led by Executive Director Fr. Francis and Program Coordinator Ms. Agnes, recently concluded a four-day visit to Sri Lanka to evaluate ongoing projects and strengthen partnerships with Caritas Sri Lanka. The visit, which took place from March 26 to 29, 2025, included meetings with all 13 diocesan partners and field…
Caritas Sri Lanka, under the leadership of Rev. Fr. Luke Nelson Perera, National Director, continues its mission of empowering rural communities by providing targeted support to small-scale micro-business owners in Sri Lanka, aiming to reduce poverty across the country. This initiative has been made possible through the generous support of Caritas Slovenia, whose ongoing funding…
On February 19, 2025, Caritas Sri Lanka – SEDEC held a special event at BMICH, Lotus Hall, Colombo, to mark 20 years since the devastating 2004 tsunami. The event brought together international partners, religious leaders, communities, and humanitarian workers to honor the lives lost, appreciate the strength of survivors, and reflect on the efforts to…
On February 19, 2025, a solemn Holy Eucharistic Celebration was held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo, Sri Lanka to mark the 20th anniversary of the Tsunami that devastated some coastal areas of Sri Lanka in 2004. This significant event, held under the theme “Memories of an Empowering Journey of Resilience,” honoured…
