Dear Freepers in Christ,
Here is an Interesting Thread regarding the Missionary endeavours of the Apostle of Sri- Lanka -- Blessed Joseph Vaz.
At the end of this article, is a Prayer for the CANONIZATION OF Blessed Joseph Vaz. Pope John Paul II beatified Father Joseph Vaz when the Pope visited India and Sri Lanka in 1986.
For any additional information, please visit http://www.blessedjosephvaz.com
Father Joseph Vaz was a humble Goan Oratorian and Diocesan Priest from South Goa who evangelized many parts of Sri Lanka in the 17th Century when the Dutch were ruling Sri- Lanka.
In Goa, there is a Sanctuary as well as Shrine that exists in his honor. It was built a few years back.
IN THE RISEN LORD JESUS CHRIST,
P.S.- To Freeper Coleus, you will find this information very interesting as you mentioned in the recent past to me about some Sri Lankan Benedictine Monks -- you are acquainted with.
When, I posted this Thread I was thinking of you as I am quite sure most American Catholics are not acquainated with the Catholic Church in Sri Lanka.
Bttt!
We had a Sri Lankan priest in the Diocese of Tulsa for several years. He was quite admirable!
Bumping for this cause.