BCI Campus Holds Second Graduation Ceremony Under the Patronage of Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith

The Benedict XVI Catholic International Institute of Higher Education (BCI Campus) held its second graduation ceremony on Friday, November 6, 2026, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, under the patronage of the Archbishop of Colombo and BCI Campus Chancellor, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith.

The ceremony officially commenced with the traditional lighting of the oil lamp by Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Rev. Fr. Mervyn Expeditius Jayakody, Professor Sarah Spear and other distinguished guests.

Cardinal Ranjith, in his capacity as Chancellor of BCI Campus, formally inaugurated the graduation ceremony and presented the degree certificates to the graduates. Awards were presented by the Vice-Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Mervyn Expeditius Jayakody.

A total of 293 graduates and diploma holders received their qualifications at the ceremony, marking another milestone in the institution's commitment to higher education.

The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Harsha Cabral, President's Counsel, Chairman of the National Savings Bank and Chairman of the Tokyo Cement Group.

The event brought together academic representatives, religious leaders, distinguished guests, graduates and their families.

During the occasion, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith also expressed his views on the proposed education reforms and the proposed anti-terrorism legislation.