The 2026 Annual Convocation of the Benedict XVI Institute of Higher Education, Bolawalana, Negombo, was held today, November 6, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH).

The ceremony was presided over by His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Archbishop of Colombo and Founder and Chancellor of the Institute. The keynote address was delivered by Professor Harsha Cabral.

The event was attended by members of the Institute’s academic staff, including several priests. The convocation was organised by the staff and clergy of the Institute under the leadership of its Director, Rev. Fr. Expeditus Jayakody.

Photos: T. Sunil Fernando