St. Vincent’s Home Oblate community together with the children and elders who live there, as well as with the supporting staff, celebrated the annual feast of their Patron St. Vincent de Paul. Former Managing Director of St. Vincent’s Home Fr. Subash Fernando, OMI was the chief guest and preside over the Eucharist. It also coincided with the welcoming of Frs. Chamika Sudarshana, Lakshan Fernando and Dan Remesyius to their new community.
STAY IN THE LOOP
Subscribe to our free newsletter.
September 9 was a truly beautiful moment of Oblate fraternity and mission at Samata Sarana. My special and heartfelt gratitude goes to Rev. Fr. Jude Saparamadu OMI and the St. Vincent’s Home Oblate Community, together with the St. Vincent’s Home Lay Group, for their generous love and support towards our children and elders. The second
In the 1890s, the Oblates established a landmark printing press within the premises of St. Vincent’s Home in Maggona. This facility served a vital dual purpose, functioning as the driving engine for the vernacular Catholic press in Sri Lanka—printing numerous books, sacred prayer manuals, and the renowned “Bhakthi Prabodhanaya” magazine—while also serving as a premier
The 2026 Western Province Inter-Child Development Centre Sports Meet, organized by the Department of Probation and Childcare Services of the Western Province, was recently held at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium in Diyagama. Our children at St. Vincent’s Home emerged victorious, securing the championship title with an impressive total of 99 points. Fr. Lahiru Lakshan, OMI,
On August 7, 2026, a medical camp was held for the senior citizens residing in the two elders’ homes located within St. Vincent’s Home, Maggona. The event was organized by the members of the St. Vincent’s Home Lay Associates. Several doctors, nurses and health service assistants generously volunteered their services to care for the elderly
