Sri Lanka

The Oblates have been missionaries in Sri Lanka for over 160 years.  After having trained the local clergy to take over the various ministries, 30 years ago they began to concentrate on other missions and ministries both in the country and overseas (India, Pakistan and Bangladesh).  Today there are two Oblate provinces in Sri Lanka, Jaffna in the North and Colombo in the South.

The Oblates act as parish priests, intermediary school teachers, youth ministers, lecturers in the major seminaries, inter-religious dialogue, justice and peace, preaching and healing ministries and particularly helping the poor.

Students of the English Immersion Program

One project launched by the Sri Lankan Oblates is an immersion program on English and Life Education to as many as 50 young girls each year.  This training will  give these young women better chances for future employment and a more plentiful life.   The Partnership is providing support to write grants for this project.