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Priest Appointments 2026

“The Church cannot be without priests, for they represent Christ the Head and Shepherd in the midst of His people.”

~ Pastores Dabo Vobis §1 ~

Priest Appointments 2026

Each year, the Archdiocese of Colombo announces the priestly appointments that guide the pastoral life of our parishes, institutions, and missions. These assignments reflect the Church's mission of service, ensuring that every community is shepherded with care and fidelity.

Updated 25-July-2026

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    NEWLY ORDAINED PRIESTS - 2026

    Name of Priest Title Appointment
    Rev. Fr. Lasal Priyankara Assistant Parish Priest Ragama
    Rev. Fr. Shalanka Madushan Perera Assistant Parish Priest Kimbulapitiya
    Rev. Fr. Asitha Sriyantha Lakmal Assistant Parish Priest Bolawalana
    Rev. Fr. Shehan Dilruk Senavirathne Assistant Parish Priest Kadolkalle

    PARISH PRIESTS

    Name of Priest Title Appointment
    Rev. Fr. Blaise Cooray Parish Priest Maggona
    Rev. Fr. Kithsiri Thirimanna Parish Priest Kirimatiyagara
    Rev. Fr. Gregory Jayantha Fernando Parish Priest Seeduwa
    Rev. Fr. Srilal Fonseka Parish Priest St James - Mutwal
    Rev. Fr. Tony Pinto Parish Priest Mattumagala
    Rev. Fr. Samantha Kurera Parish Priest Kamaragoda
    Rev. Fr. Anura Sri Kamal Parish Priest Pallansena
    Rev. Fr. Sumith Kumara Fernando Parish Priest Kaluwarippuwa
    Rev. Fr. Sisira Samarakoon Parish Priest Hapugoda
    Rev. Fr. Pradeep Manawadu Parish Priest Liyanagemulla
    Rev. Fr. Anton Gromik Cooray Parish Priest Wellabada
    Rev. Fr. Amila Ravindre Vanderwall Parish Priest Panadura
    Rev. Fr. Ranjan Priyadharshana Fernando Parish Priest Pannipitiya
    Rev. Fr. S. A. Tyronne Ajith Parish Priest Balagala
    Rev. Fr. Clement Sanjeewa Senanayaka Parish Priest Burulapiriya
    Rev. Fr. Eranga Laksritha De Silva Parish Priest Thalangama
    Rev. Fr. Buddhika Dananjaya Jayamanne Parish Priest Midellawita
    Rev. Fr. Janaka Jayamal Parish Priest Hekiththa
    Rev. Fr. Joy Mariaratnam CMS Parish Priest Avissawella
    Rev. Fr. Anton Roshan OMI Parish Priest Mattakkuliya
    Rev. Fr. Jude Roshan OMI Parish Priest Bollata

    ASSISTANT PARISH PRIESTS

    Name of Priest Title Appointment
    Rev. Fr. W Dilusha Chamara Perera Assistant Parish Priest Batagama
    Rev. Fr. Anthony Poobalarayan Assistant Parish Priest Kotahena
    Rev. Fr. Yohan Placi Fernando Assistant Parish Priest Grand Street
    Rev. Fr. Rajitha Clamantha Edirisinghe Assistant Parish Priest Talangama
    Rev. Fr. Chamila Chrishantha Fernando Assistant Parish Priest Avissawella
    Rev. Fr. Pathum Chinthaka Perera Assistant Parish Priest Indigolla/Kalagedihena
    Rev. Fr. Niranjan Marshal Peiris Assistant Parish Priest Panadura/Sarikkamulla
    Rev. Fr. Isuru Lakpriya Silva Assistant Parish Priest Nayakakanda
    Rev. Fr. W. Anura Clement Fernando Assistant Parish Priest Dalupata
    Rev. Fr. Sudath Nirmal Fernando Assistant Parish Priest Hanwella
    Rev. Fr. Marian Dilakshith Fernando Assistant Parish Priest Kandana
    Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Dilshan Fernando Assistant Parish Priest Grandpass
    Rev. Fr. Asiri Devthilina Costa Assistant Parish Priest Halpe
    Rev. Fr. Asela Mario Appuhamy Assistant Parish Priest Nittambuwa
    Rev. Fr. Nikson Sameera Fernando Assistant Parish Priest Colombo Kochchikade
    Rev. Fr. Shenal Frank Perera Assistant Parish Priest Morotuwa
    Rev. Fr. Ashantha Nirmana Fernando Assistant Parish Priest Kandana
    Rev. Fr. Milan Priyadharshan Fernando Assistant Parish Priest Ragama
    Rev. Fr. Namal Nissanka Thuram Assistant Parish Priest Sea Street
    Rev. Fr. Rajeev Charles Villos Assistant Parish Priest Burulapiriya
    Rev. Fr. Dilshan Malinda Perera Assistant Parish Priest Pamunugama
    Rev. Fr. Thivanka Dias Assistant Parish Priest Kelaniya
    Rev. Fr. Minoj Kalinga Fernando Assistant Parish Priest Borella
    Rev. Fr. Anton Trishan Fernando Assistant Parish Priest Morogoda
    Rev. Fr. K. J. K. Shehan Brian Assistant Parish Priest Badalgama
    Rev. Fr. E. Don Deshan Madushanka de Almeida Assistant Parish Priest Kotahena
    Rev. Fr. A. A. Sri Channindu Silva Assistant Parish Priest Seeduwa
    Rev. Fr. Stephen CMF Assistant Parish Priest Wellawatta
    Rev. Fr. Jude Ravindran (IVD) Assistant Parish Priest Thoppuwa

    ARCHDIOCESAN APOSTOLATES

    Name of Priest Title Appointment
    Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando Episcopal Vicar Archdiocesan Apostolates
    Msgr. Robinson Wijesinghe Episcopal Vicar Colombo Region
    Rev. Fr. Shashika Manoj Rodrigo Secretary Administration
    Rev. Fr. Ranjith Madurawela General Manager Private Schools
    Rev. Fr. Claude Wanasinghe Director Priestly Formation and Promotion of Vocations
    Rev. Fr. Rex Vincent Jayaseelan Director Drug Rehabilitation Centre
    Rev. Fr. Malith Thiwantha Kaluarachchi Director Archdiocesan Social Communications
    Rev. Fr. Malith Thiwantha Kaluarachchi Director Radio Maria
    Rev. Fr. Pramod Ranjuna Perera Member Faith Animation Mission
    Rev. Fr. Lahiru Prashan Fernando Kithu Nena Nikethanaya Negombo

    SEMINARIES

    Name of Priest Title/Note Appointment
    Rev. Fr. Ignatius Warnakulasingham Daham Sevana Kalutara
    Rev. Fr. Ravindra Kumar Peiris National Seminary Ampitiya
    Rev. Fr. Vikum Anton Kumara National Seminary Ampitiya
    Rev. Fr. Prageeth Chamara National Seminary Ampitiya
    Rev. Fr. Nimesh Chrishan De Silva St. Aloysius' Seminary Colombo 08
    Rev. Fr. Sanath Udara Senadeera St. Aloysius' Seminary Colombo 08

    COLLEGES AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION

    Name of Priest Title/Note Appointment
    Rev. Fr. Gemunu Dias Jayawardena Rector St. Joseph's College - Colombo 10
    Rev. Fr. Samith Rangana Fernando Rector St. Joseph's College - Colombo 10
    Rev. Fr. Ranjith Andradi Rector St. Nicholas International College - Negombo
    Rev. Fr. Eranga Laksritha De Silva Rector St. Nicholas International - Thalangama
    Rev. Fr. Anthony Lakshman St. Thomas Catholic International College Seeduwa
    Rev. Fr. Kamal Kumara St. Peter's College Bambalapitiya
    Rev. Fr. Malintha Chathuranga Chandrasiri St. Peter's College Bambalapitiya
    Rev. Fr. Nicholas Prasanka Rodrigo St. Joseph's College Nugegoda
    Rev. Fr. Priyan Subashana Tissera St. Joseph's College Enderamulla
    Rev. Fr. Sandun Goldson Fernando St. Sebastians College Moratuwa
    Rev. Fr. Anthony Samarathunga Staff SJV Dewadarma Nikethanaya
    Rev. Fr. Sudham Perera Aquinas College Borella
    Rev. Fr. T. Isuru Madushan Suwaris Aquinas College Borella
    Rev. Fr. Thusitha Gayan Solangaarachchi Benedict XVI Catholic Institute of Higher Education Bolawalana
    Rev. Fr. Asitha Niranjana Fernando Benedict XVI Catholic Institute of Higher Education Bolawalana

    VARIA

    Name of Priest Title/Note Appointment
    Rev. Fr. Sherad Jayawardena Prison Chaplain Colombo
    Rev. Fr. Dushantha Chanaka Pinto Hospital Chaplain Negombo
    Rev. Fr. Anura Sylvester Perera Chaplain for Elderly Priests Evening Star - Havelock
    Rev. Fr. Nishantha Rodrigo Coordinator Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the Archdiocese of Colombo
    Rev. Fr. Sheman Wickremasinghe Archdiocesan Estates Waradala Farm
    Rev. Fr. Prasad Rangana Perera Assistant to Procurator General Procurator's Office

    OVERSEAS CHAPLAINCIES / STUDIES

    Name of Priest Title / Note Appointment / Location
    Rev. Fr. Jude Chrishantha Fernando Chaplain - Sri Lankan Migrants Hong Kong
    Rev. Fr. Samidu Pathum Chaplaincy Overseas
    Rev. Fr. Joseph Indika Studies Overseas
    Rev. Fr. Indunil Sampath Studies Overseas
    Rev. Fr. Mahendra Gunatilake Sabbatical Leave Overseas
    Rev. Fr. Malcolm Candappa Sabbatical Leave Overseas
    Rev. Fr. Nuwan Chathuranga Sabbatical Leave Overseas
    Rev. Fr. Jude Bernard Sabbatical Leave In the Archdiocese
    Rev. Fr. Tyronne Perera Medical Leave

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