John Paul II Institute Of Higher Education Wennappuwa

Many of them around here are underprivileged or have no one to guide them to make their future dreams come true. They are talented, bright and are aware of the opportunities that lie ahead if they can only pursue their higher studies. But how and where and when?These young men and women are blessed in that they have a shepherd to put them on the correct path. Their scholar-Bishop knows what a soun

d education means. This problem had stimulated his mind for some time. His drive towards its goal was spiritually stirred and inspired. And then it dawned on him with several of his visits to Italy and co-ordinating with the influential Monsignor Neville Joe who is based there, he persuaded the Episcopal Conference in Italy and the Carita Ambrosiana and Rotary Milano to sponsor the construction of the building.This humble tribute dedicated to the late His Holiness, Pope John Paul II, was opened by the Chilaw Bishop, His Lordship, the Rt. Dr. Valence Mendis, in the presence of Monsignor Battista Gandolfo of the CEL, a large number of priests and nuns, Ministers, along with the Kandy Bishop His Lordship Vianey Mendis, and the Rector of the Institution, Rev. The institution is the brainchild of the scholar-Bishop targeted at talented underprivileged students who would be tomorrow's leaders. The funding of this plush building was initiated in Italy by Monsignor Neville Joe and sponsored by the Episcopal Conference in Italy and Caritas Ambrosiana and Rotary of Milano. Delegates from Italy were present.