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රත්නපුර පදවියට සාදරයෙන් පිළිගනීමු


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


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.

April 6, 2024

Ordinatio Sacerdotalis Priestly Ordination 2024 - Diocese of Ratnapura.

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

December 22, 2023

Christmas get-together for the Catechists and the youth

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

August 8, 2023

On the 5th of August 2023, we, the Priests, Religious and Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Ratnapura, thanked and praised God for the 50 years of faithful priestly life of our beloved Bishop Cletus C.

August 4, 2023

The Diocese of Ratnapura is celebrating the 50th Priestly Ordination anniversary of our Chief Shepherd His Lordship Rt. Rev. Dr. Cletus Chandrasiri Perra OSB

June 2, 2023

Chrism Mass 2023- Diocese of Ratnapura. The Chrism Mass was celebrated by His Lordship Rt. Rev. Dr. Cletus Chandrasiri Perera on the 3rd of April 2023 at St. Joseph Vaz Bihop's House Chapel,

June 2, 2023

The convocation ceremony of the life education program was held under the patronage of Rt. Rev. Dr. Cletus Chandrasiri Perera at St, John Mary Vianney Clergy House, Buluthota.

June 2, 2023

Rev. Deacons. Bastian Koduthor, Dileepa Nuwan, Benedict Fernando, Anistus Sanchana, and Nirmal Fernando were ordained Priests by Rt. Rev. Dr. Cletus Chandrasiri Perera on the 29th of April 2023

February 2, 2023

Christmas gathering of the Catechists 2022






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Rt. Rev. Dr. Anton Wyman Croos





November 7, 2024

Birthday of Vincent, CR


November 8, 2024

Birthday of Fr. Noel


November 8, 2024

Birthday of Rt. Rev. Dr. Anton Wyman Croos


November 13, 2024

Birthday of Fr. Bastian


November 15, 2024

Pre-Cana classes will be held at Ss. Peter and Paul's Cathedral, Ratnapura.


November 15, 2024

Birthday of Fr. Consalas


November 18, 2024

Birthday of Fr. Samantha SSS


November 18, 2024

The Annual Retreat of the Dioceses Priests will be held at Bulutota from 18th to 22nd of November


November 22, 2024

Death Anniversary of Late Rev. Fr. Jacob Fernando SJ


November 24, 2024

Feast of Christ the King


November 26, 2024

Birthday of Fr. Tensin


December 1, 2024

First Sunday of Advent


December 8, 2024

Second Sunday of Advent


December 10, 2024

Birthday of Fr. Dudley


December 10, 2024

Death Anniversary of Late Rev. Fr. Ranjith Silva


December 14, 2024

Pre-Cana classes will be held at St. Mary's Church, Kegalle


December 15, 2024

Birthday of Fr. Dileepa


December 15, 2024

Third Sunday of Advent


December 21, 2024

Priestly Ordination Anniversary of Frs. Dudley and Christopher


December 22, 2024

Priestly Ordination Anniversary of Fr. Emil


December 22, 2024

Fourth Sunday of Advent


December 27, 2024

Birthday of Fr. Maria Joy


December 29, 2024

Priestly Ordination Anniversary of Fr. Jinto, RCJ


December 30, 2024

Priestly Ordination Anniversary of Fr. Vincent, CR




Bishop’s House

The Diocese of Ratnapura

Madola, Avissawella,
(Postal Code: 10700)

Sri Lanka




































The Emergence of the Catholic Diocese of Ratnapura

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.