Reverend Father Neville Merinus Coonghe, a missionary priest , who works for the Diocese of Chilaw in Sri Lanka is the Founder Director of LADANI. Born in September 18th 1948, he was ordained a priest in July 31 1976. Apart from theological studies he has got to his credit a degree of Bachelor of Arts, A Diploma in English and Master of Arts specializing in Buddhism. Apart from his parish work, he devotes his time to administer and run the Institute with six homes.

Also he conducts Sunday holy mass at Ladani and people from different parts of the area get benefitted through this.