Fellow Bens, It is with profound sadness that we wish to inform you of the passing away of our dear friend and fellow Old Ben Emmanuel Lucian Alles (78) on Saturday the 30th of April 2022 in Mississauga, Canada. Lucian was founder Secretary of the SBC Alumni Association in Toronto (1990) and a live wire … Continue reading Obituary – Lucian Alles
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St. Benedict's Clock Tower and Building Restoration Project The Following is a letter from Doyne Ramenaden, General Secretary SBCAAC, Followed by a letter by Priyal Perera, the General Secretary of OBU Council of Management, St Benedict's College Dear Fellow Old Bens, We hope you have been keeping well and safe during these unprecedented times. We … Continue reading Clock Tower Building Restoration Project
The 31st Annual General Meeting of the Alumni Association will be held on Saturday June 26, 2021 at 6.30 pm online via ZOOM. Please send an email to information.sbcaac@gmail.com for the zoom link and BINGO information. The tentative Agenda is given below: Opening prayers, followed by a moment of silence for the dearly departed Old Bens … Continue reading Ben’s AGM 2021
2021 Annual Lenten Retreat presented by the St. Benedict's College Alumni Association - Canada. In keeping with the annual tradition, the St. Benedict's College Alumni Association - Canada presented the 2021 Annual Lenten Retreat on Saturday, March 27th. The retreat was hosted by Rev. Fr. Dominic Borg O.C.D. Fr. Borg is very knowledgeable and kept … Continue reading 2021 Annual Lenten Retreat
St. Benedict’s College Alumni Association (Canada) branch organizes the Lenten Retreat, a day for prayer and reflection on Saturday 27th of March 2021 from 10.00 AM to 1.00 PM. The retreat will be facilitated by Rev. Fr. Dominic Borg, Order of Discalced Carmelites (O.C.D)., Provincial Delegate, Superior, Pastor. (http://www.ocdmonline.org/our-lone-missionary/) The retreat will be hosted through … Continue reading Lenten Retreat 2021
An on-line BINGO game organised by the St. Benedict’s College Alumni Association Canada (SBCAAC) was held on Saturday December 12th via zoom to keep the comradeship among our association members going during these COVID times. It was a lot of fun and a resounding success! Many thanks to all those who helped make this event … Continue reading Bingo Night 2020
St. Benedict’s College Alumni Association (Canada) branch is organizing an on-line "Bingo Night" on Saturday, December 12th 2020 at 7 PM via Zoom video conference to the general members and their families. This bingo night is to lighten up the holiday spirits among our fellow members and their families. Two Bingo games are planned for … Continue reading Bingo 2020 (Virtual)
St. Benedict’s College Alumni Association (Canada) AGM Annual Report Highlights June 2019 - June 2020 The Association expresses its gratitude to all Old Bens, their families and friends, for rallying around the Green and White Flag, for the cause and glory of our Alma Mater, and for fostering fellowship and camaraderie amongst the Benedictines in … Continue reading Annual Report 2019-2020 Highlights
Dear Old Bens Rev Bro Pubudu Rajapakse assumed duties as Director of St. Benedict's College in June, 2020. Please see the link below for more information. https://www.stbenedictscollege.edu.lk/index.php/9-news/71-our-new-director-rev-bro-dr-r-p-pubudu-rajapaksha-fsc Best Regards Doyne Ramenaden General Secretary - St Benedict's College Alumni Association - Canada Email: general.secretary@bensalumnicanada.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SBCAACan/ Website: St Benedict's College Alumni Association (Canada)
At the recent 30th AGM held online via Zoom on Saturday, June 20, 2020, the following were elected as members of the New Council for the year 2020/2021. Patron: Rev. Bro. Director (SBC)Vice Patron: Dayan BaddeliyanagePresident: Beverly KernerVice President: Leroy Nimal AnthonyGeneral Secretary: Doyne RamenadenTreasurer: Varathan PathmanathanSocial Secretary: Gaston RodrigoMembership Secretary: James JeromeSports Secretary: Adrian … Continue reading 30th Bens AGM