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This Week's Edition

Archdiocese opens Jubilee Year with pilgrimage of hope to St. Anthony's Shrine

Thousands gathered in Kochchikade as the Archbishop led the opening procession, calling on parishes across Colombo to renew works of mercy through the coming year.

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Vol. LXII — No. 37 16 Sep 2026
Pilgrimage of Hope opens Jubilee Year
Local Church, p.1 Also: Youth Synod, p.4
"Be still, and know that I am God."
Psalm 46:10

This week, across the paper

A look at what's inside the current print and digital edition.

Local Church

Colombo parishes prepare for the Feast of Our Lady

Novenas begin this week in parishes across the Archdiocese ahead of the feast, with several churches restoring older processional traditions.

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World & Vatican

Pope calls for renewed dialogue in his weekly address

In his Sunday message, the Holy Father spoke on peace-building and the Church's role in a divided world.

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Features

Inside Colombo's smallest working chapel

A visit to a century-old chapel still holding daily Mass for a congregation of fishing families.

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Youth & Family

Catechism classes return with a new curriculum

Parish youth coordinators outline what's changing for children preparing for First Communion this year.

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Reflections

Finding silence in a noisy city

A parish priest writes on carving out space for prayer amid the pace of daily life in Colombo.

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Announcements

This week's Mass times and parish notices

Updated schedules, ordinations, and community notices from parishes across the Archdiocese.

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