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…
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…
Caritas Sri Lanka – SEDEC successfully hosted the Partners’ Forum 2025 on February 18, 2025, under the theme “Continuing the Journey towards Uplifting Sri Lanka.” The event brought together national and international partners, government representatives, experts, diocesan directors, coordinators and community leaders to discuss Sri Lanka’s pressing social and economic challenges and explore collaborative strategies…
