October 2024

On the 2nd of October 2024, despite the sweltering heat, the Pilernkars celebrated the third edition of Matiechem Fest, in the courtyard of St. John the Baptist Church. This year’s festival centered around the theme “Amchi Mati, Amcho Awaz” (Our Soil, Our Voice), aiming to reconnect the community with its natural roots and raise awareness […]

With the aim to create awareness about Hindi and a sense of pride towards the language. ‘Hindi Diwas Samaroh’ was organised by the Department of Hindi at St. Xavier’s College on 24th September 2024. The Chief Guests of the Program were Ms. Ursula Barreto, Principal of St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa. To mark the occasion On-

Sadbhav Mahotsav, the annual community festival for farmers, traditional practitioners and villagers from the San Andre Constituency was celebrated on the 28th of September 2024 in collaboration with the Goa Velha Panchayat, at Casa do Povo hall, Goa Velha. It was organised by Sadbhav – an endeavour of the Society of Pilar for fostering interfaith relations and

The Catholic Church in India has unveiled a new digital portal aimed at supporting migrants across the country. The portal was officially launched by Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão , President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) and the Archbishop of Goa. Archbishop Victor Henry Thakur, Chairman of the CCBI Commission for Migrants and Archbishop