The famous St. Anthony’s Church feast this year was held on 14 and 15 March ... Jaffna Bishop Rt Rev Dr Justin Bernard Ganapragasam said that day “the new Church would be the Church of Reconciliation” ...

In Spain and former colonies, St. Anthony is honoured as the patron saint of domestic animals, with blessings on his feast day, 17 January. The day is also marked by large bonfires, revelry ...

Over 9,000 Catholic faithfuls across the Indo-Lanka Palk Straits gathered at the uninhabited island of Kachchativu on Friday (14) and Saturday (15) to mark the annual feast of St Anthony – the ...