Celebrating the 175 years of Oblate presence in Sri Lanka We, the Oblates are proud of celebrating the 175 years of Oblate presence in Sri Lanka. Oblates from both Provinces – Jaffna and Colombo together with Bishops of Jaffna, Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Mannar, the Vicar Generals, Episcopal Vicars, Provincials of other Congregations, Priests, Religious and lay faithful were gathered together in the Eucharist on the 14th of February, 2022, at De Mazenod Chapel, Columbuthurai, Jaffna, Sri Lanka in order to praise and thank the Lord for his greatness and wonders.