Sri Lanka

Saturday, April 20

Tamil Catholic worship traditions continue

In the 2016 census about 2700 people in South Australia identified themselves as Tamil speakers. Although small in number, their linguistic and religious fervour is strong, writes Dr Aruna Manuelrayan, a founding member of the Adelaide Tamil Catholic Community (ATCC).

Sharing our faith in times of trouble

Extremism has reared its ugly head close to home in recent months – firstly the Christchurch mosque shooting and then the Easter terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka.

Church leaders express shock at Sri Lanka attacks

South Australian Catholics have been urged to carry in their prayers members of the Sri Lankan community in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks which killed hundreds and wounded many more, including worshippers at Easter celebrations.

Helping countries recover

If it wasn’t for the money raised through the Project Compassion appeal and the work of Caritas Australia, Fr George Sigamony is not sure how his home country would be faring right now.