


Welcome to the Catholic Diocese of Galle
The Catholic Diocese of Galle, founded in 1893, has been serving the faithful of Sri Lanka’s Southern Province with love and dedication for more than a century. Guided first by Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Van Reeth, SJ, the diocese today embraces the districts of Galle, Matara, and Hambantota, with 17 parishes spread across coastal towns, rural villages, and tea plantation communities. Though Catholics form only a small part of the population, the Diocese of Galle continues its mission of pastoral care, outreach, and spiritual support, keeping the faith alive amidst both challenges and opportunities.
VISION
“Our Vision is a Re evangelizing diocese, made possible by the prayerful life of the dedicated priests, religious and laity, through proclaiming the Word of God, celebrating the liturgy, witnessing to Christ in love of our neighbour, and thereby evangelizing others in the Gospel Values.”
MISSION
Inspired by the Word of God, rooted and guided by our Catholic Faith, our Mission is to Catechize our own flock, to celebrate life with them and to empower them to be a participatory Church so that together we bear witness to our faith
Latest News
Latest news from the Diocese
Preparation for the 125th Jubilee of St. Anthony's Church, Ganegama
October 3, 2025 in News
Administering Holy Communion to the sick
October 2, 2025 in News
Children's Day and Older Persons' Day
October 1, 2025 in News
𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡
September 30, 2025 in News
Presbyteral Meeting
September 30, 2025 in News
First Holy Communion at Queen of the Holy Rosary Cathedral, Galle.
September 28, 2025 in News
Festive Eucharistic Celebration -Annual Feast – Our Lady Of Sorrows Church, Hambantota
September 28, 2025 in News
Institutions
- Caritas SED
- CODESEP
- Don Bosco Chinthanaloka
- Nisansala
- Pilgrim Centers
- Pre-schools
- Retreat Centers
- Schools
- Semindary
Priests
Religious Congregations
- Men’s Congregations
- Women’s Congregations
Administration
- Bishop
- Vicar General
- Chancellor
- Procurator
- Secretary
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Parishes
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Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church – Balapitiya
Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church
Balapitiya, Sri Lanka
in Balapitiya
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