"So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the Glory of God."
Diocese of Kandy comprises the Central Province of Sri Lanka and it is situated in the hill country. It is divided into three vicariates; namely, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Matale, which coincide with the local government administrative districts. The tea plantation sector, for which Sri Lanka is well known, covers a large part of the diocese.
— Rt. Rev. Dr. Valence Mendis
(07th Bishop of Kandy) Highlights
Easter Sunday – “Urbi et Orbi” Blessing
Dear brothers and sisters, Happy Easter! Today throughout the world there resounds the message proclaimed two thousand years ago from Jerusalem: “Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified, has been raised!” (Mk 16:6). The Church relives the amazement of the women who went to the tomb at dawn on the first day of the week. The tomb...
Blessing of Oils and Consecration of Chrism
The Holy Mass of Chrism was anticipated on 25th March, 2024 at St. Anthony’s Cathedral, Kandy with the participation of the whole Presbyterium of Priests, Religious Priests, Sisters, Brothers and lay faithful. It was presided over by Most Revd Dr. D. Valence Mendis, the Bishop of Kandy in whose presence the Priests renewed their Priestly...
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Pope’s Lenten Message
Through the Desert God Leads us to Freedom Dear brothers and sisters! When our God reveals himself, his message is always one of freedom: “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery” (Ex 20:2). These are the first words of the Decalogue given...
