Why pilgrims come
A sacred place worth the journey.
Sri Lanka’s national basilica developed from a wartime episcopal vow to build a sanctuary if the island were spared the worst destruction of the Second World War. The fulfilled vow, national dedication, and annual February observance define the site; it is not an apparition shrine.
TraditionCatholic
Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations
Feast of Our Lady of LankaVerify the current archdiocesan program.