THE DIOCESE OF KURUNAGALA AND A UNIQUE MISSION CONTEXT

The Diocese of Kurunagala is unique in its mission and context through its work among farmers, plantation sector workers and labourers and its work with people of other religions.

The diocese strives steadfastly to acknowledge this in all its work, both day-today work and reacting to major events. The current economic crisis has had a huge impact on the diocese, so that nobody there has experienced an event like this before. The diocese is considering this impact as it plans its mission activities. This work is split between advocacy towards transformation on a national level and being grounded at a community level. The diocese has extended its outreach work to the most vulnerable in the worst affected regions.

Emergency rations are being deployed from time to time. Good mental health and the protection of children are also key areas the diocese is working on, through seminars and small group visits. To do this, the diocese partners with local Buddhist temples, enabling the Church to reach more people.