The Priestly Ordination in the Archdiocese of Colombo of twelve newly ordained Deacon Brothers took place today at the Our Lady of Lanka National Basilica Shrine of Thewatta, Ragama.
Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, The Auxiliary Bishops, Rev. Maxwell Silva, Rev. Anthony Jayakody, Rev. Anton Ranjith and Rev. Lalith Expeditus - Rector of The National Seminary presided together.
Reverends Prasad Nalin Thivanka Dias (Nittambuwa Parish), Merril Nishan Gunawardena (Hanwella Parish), Don Yohan Nuwan (Bopitiya Parish), Pramodh Ranjuna Perera (Midellavita Parish), Pasindu Adolph Fernando (Wewala Parish), Vimukthi Madhushan (Kaluarippwa Parish), Marlan Rashmika Vaas (Duwa Parish), Anton Dilshan Perera (Seeduwa Parish), Shehan Regis Fernando (Wellavidiya Parish), Nimesh Suranjana (Tarala Parish), Lakshan Madhusankha Silvapulle (Welihena Parish), Dilshan Malinda Perera (Kotugoda) were ordained as New Priests.
Story and pix by J. Stanislas Pius
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