Sri Lankan Catholics celebrated Mass in their native language in Cluj-Napoca

Sri Lankan Catholic migrant workers gathered at St. Michael's Church in Cluj-Napoca on Sunday, October 25, for a Mass celebrated in their native language. This was the first time such a service was held for the community in the city.

Father Claude Perrera, TOR, provides pastoral care to Sri Lankan Catholic communities living in Romania. He regularly visits areas where many Sri Lankan workers are employed. The Church also works with the embassy to maintain contact with these communities.

Father Perrera stated that many migrants lack opportunities to attend Catholic Mass upon arrival. He noted that the ministry seeks to gather these workers in churches to provide the sacraments and encourage them to formalize marriages and baptize their children.