Feast of St. Eugene de Mazenod

The feast of St.Eugene de Mazenod, celebrated annually on May 21, makes us to remember the death of this inspiring personality who passed away from this world in 1861. St. Eugene, the Founder of the Congregation of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, dedicated his life, serving the marginalized and the disadvantaged according to the spirit of Jesus Christ.

Mazenod College, Anuradhapura, fittingly celebrates his feast on May 21 as a powerful testament of the commitment of the Oblates  to the poor and the needy. By celebrating his feast, Mazenod College, Anuradhapura, embraces the virtues of service, community spirit and commitment to social justice embodied in his life.

The annual feast day serves as a vibrant reminder of Mazenod College’s spiritual foundation and inspires the staff and the students to emulate St.Eugene’s unwavering trust in Divine Providence and his commitment to promote fuller life for the poor and the marginalized.

So May 21 is a day of rejoicing and a day of reflection and recommitment to the inspiring ideals that define Mazenod College, Anuradhapura.