The Anglican–Roman Catholic Sri Lanka Conversation (ARCSRILC) was held on 3 November 2026 at the Diocese of Colombo, bringing together representatives of the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches for fellowship, theological reflection and ecumenical dialogue.
The meeting was attended by the two Bishops of the Church of Ceylon, The Rt. Revd. Dushantha Rodrigo, Bishop of Colombo and Presiding Bishop of the Church of Ceylon, and The Rt. Revd. Nishantha Fernando, Bishop of Kurunagala, together with clergy from both Anglican and Roman Catholic traditions and other Church officials.
A key feature of the gathering was a presentation titled “Jesus with the Twelve: The Art of Forming the Heart of a Priest.” The presentation explored the formation of the priestly heart through the example of Jesus and His relationship with the twelve disciples, highlighting the importance of spiritual maturity, discipleship, fellowship and Christ-centred ministry in the life and vocation of a priest.
The gathering provided an opportunity for clergy and Church leaders from both traditions to engage in shared reflection on priestly formation and the challenges and responsibilities of Christian ministry in the contemporary context.
The Anglican–Roman Catholic conversation continues to reflect the commitment of both Churches to ecumenical understanding, mutual respect and strengthening their shared Christian witness. Through such encounters, the Churches seek to deepen their relationships while recognising the importance of walking together in faith, dialogue and service.