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March 26, 2025
Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist was solemnly celebrated by Bishop Wyman Croos, the Bishop of Ratnapura, at Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Ratnapura. This sacred liturgy marked the beginning of Lent, a se
February 21, 2025
The newly constructed St. Anne's Church building in Kuruwita was blessed and opened by His Lordship Rt. Rev. Dr. Anton Wyman Croos, the Bishop of Ratnapura on 13th January 2025.
February 21, 2025
New Convent opening ceremony at St. Lazarus Parish Church Uthuwankanda. This convent building was blessed and opened by Rt. Rev. Dr. Wymon Croos, The Bishop of Ratnapura on 22nd of January 2025.
November 16, 2024
Rt. Rev. Dr. Anton Wyman Croos, the Bishop of the Diocese of Ratnapura has made the following appointments on the 10th of November 2024:
October 6, 2024
The 100th Jubilee celebration of St. Therese of the Child Jesus Convent, Ratnapura was celebrated under the patronage of the Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Brian Udaigwe on the 1st of October 2024
July 25, 2024
It is with deep sorrow we announce the death of Rev. Bro. Vinoth Ashan Fernando of the diocese of Ratnapura.
June 18, 2024
The presbyterium of the diocese of Ratnapura bid farewell to our Bishop Emeritus Cletus C Perera on the 18th of June 2024 at the Bishop's House, Madola, Avissawella.
June 7, 2024
A new Basketball court was blessed and opened by our new Shepherd Bishop Anton Wyman Croos at Bishop's House, Madola, Avissawella on the 7th of June 2024.
June 1, 2024
The Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Wyman Croos was held on the 1st of June 2024 at the premises of Bishop's House Madola, Avissawella
May 18, 2024
The Episcopal Ordination and the installation of the Bishop-Elect of the Diocese of Ratnapura, Msgr. P. Anton Wyman Croos will be held on the 1st of June 2024 at 09:30 am at the premise of the Bishop&
May 10, 2024
Rev. Deacon Akalanka Gimhana Peiris was ordained a priest on the 20th of April 2024 at St. Mary's Church, Grand Street, Negombo by our loving Shepherd Bishop Cletus Chandrasiri Perera.
March 19, 2024
Welcoming of Msgr. P. Anton Wyman Croos, Bishop-Elect of the Diocese of Ratnapura to the Presbyteral Family.
March 19, 2024
The Episcopal Ordination of the Bishop-Elect of the Diocese of Ratnapura, Msgr. P. Anton Wyman Croos will be held on the 1st of June 2024
March 5, 2024
The Holy Father has appointed Rev. Fr. P. Antony Wyman Croos as bishop of the diocese of Ratnapura, Sri Lanka
November 28, 2023
The Annual Retreat for the priests in the diocese of Ratnapura was held from the 19th to the 24th of November 2023 at St. John Mary Vianney Clergy House, Buluthota.
November 11, 2023
Ad Limina Visit of our beloved Bishop Cletus together with the Bishops' conference of Sri Lanka 2023.
September 30, 2023
Rev. Bro. Akalanka Gimhana was ordained a Deacon by our loving Shepherd Bishop Cletus C. Perera on the 28th of September 2023 at 10:00 am at the Bishop’s House Chapel, Avissawella
September 24, 2023
The Convocation Ceremony of the first batch of students of "Yathra" Catholic Institute of Education was held under the patronage of our loving shepherd Bishop Cletus C. Perera on the 09th of
September 24, 2023
Ordination to the Diaconate - Diocese of Ratnapura 2023. Rev. Bro. Akalanka Gimhana will be ordained a Deacon by our loving Shepherd Bishop Cletus C. Perera on the 28th of September 2023 at 10:00 am
September 6, 2023
The Convocation Ceremony of the 2023 Batch of Ratnapura Diocesan English Academy was held under the patronage of our loving Shepherd Bishop Cletus C. Perera on the 06th of September 2023
April 7, 2025
Birthday of Rev Fr Damian Fernando
April 13, 2025
Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion
April 15, 2025
Curia Meeting Hewadiwela (Legion of Mary Ministry)
April 15, 2025
Ordination Anniversary of Rev Fr Niroshan Vaz and Rev Fr Amila Fernando
April 18, 2025
Good Friday
April 20, 2025
Ordination Anniversary of Rev Fr Akalanka Gimhana
April 25, 2025
PMS 2nd Training Seminar (Sinhala) in Galle. (PMS Ministry)
April 26, 2025
PMS 2nd Training Seminar (Sinhala) in Galle. (PMS Ministry)
April 26, 2025
Visiting Community Doloswala (Legion of Mary Ministry)
April 26, 2025
Marriage encounter program at Rambukkana (Family Apostolate Ministry)
April 27, 2025
PMS 2nd Training Seminar (Sinhala) in Galle. (PMS Ministry)
April 27, 2025
Marriage encounter program at Rambukkana (Family Apostolate Ministry)
April 29, 2025
Ordination Anniversary of Rev Frs Bastian, Sanchana, Benedict, Nirmal and Dileepa
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ratnapura was established as an autonomous Diocese on the 2nd November 1995 by Pope John Paul II, (now St John Paul II).
It was carved out of the Diocese of Galle. Rt Rev Mgr. Albert Malcolm Ranjith, (now Cardinal Archbishop of Colombo) was appointed as its first Bishop and was installed on the 5th January 1996.
The Diocese of Ratnapura covers the entire Province of Sabaragamuwa, which comprises two administrative districts, namely Ratnapura and Kegalle. The capital city of the Province is Ratnapura.