January 2026

A celebration of our Roots! Celebrations of Goa’s 12 Talukas! Truly a learning experience for our students without doubt ! Come and experience the beautiful environment of our Goa as the students of St. Lawrence High School, Agassaim, bring alive the 12 Talukas through their performance showcasing the cultural heritage of Goa which includes traditional […]

The Sunday of the Word of God was solemnly celebrated at St. Jerome Church, Mapusa, on 25 January 2026. The concelebrated Eucharistic celebration was presided over by His Excellency Most Rev. Simião P. Fernandes, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman. The concelebrants were Fr. Leonardo Moraes, Parish Priest of St. Jerome Church;

The Archdiocese of Goa and Daman has announced the Pastoral Theme for the forthcoming Pastoral Year 2026–2027. The theme, approved by the Archbishop through a letter dated January 21, 2026, is “Mhoje Sovem Ravat” (Jn 15:4) in Konkani and “Abide in Me” (Jn 15:4) in English His Eminence, Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao, has earnestly

Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr (TSKK) held its 36th edition of Fr. Antonio Pereira Konknni Puroskar on its lush green lawns on 26th January 2026. Mr. Fausto V. Da Costa, a journalist, an editor, writer, publisher, director and a producer was the chief guest of the Award Ceremony. Fr. Pedro Rodrigues, SJ, the Provincial Superior of

The Pilar Music Academy, Society of Pilar, Goa Province, will present “A Sound of Angels”, an evening of Motets, as part of the 1st All Goa ‘Motets’ Singing Competition, on Monday, 2 March, at 7:30 p.m., at the Ravindra Bhavan Auditorium, Margao. The programme is open to choirs, bands, theatre groups and other ensembles and

By Elvis Fernandes, sfx In a heartwarming display of faith and togetherness, the All India Mission Seminary of the Society of Pilar hosted an Ecumenical Fellowship on January 25, 2026. This gathering marked the culmination of the “Week of Prayer for Christian Unity” and centred around the theme, “There is one body and one Spirit,

An invitation is extended to the faithful to participate in Walking Pilgrimage, a journey of faith, prayer, and fellowship, on 22nd February, 2026, beginning at 3:00 am from the designated stations. The theme for this year’s pilgrimage is “Kristachim Pattlavdaram, Bhorvanxeachim Yatrekaram” – “Followers of Christ, Pilgrims of Hope.” This pilgrimage offers an opportunity to

For the past six years, the Universal Church has celebrated the Sunday of the Word of God on the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. As we enter this seventh year, the celebration falls on January 25, 2026. To guide this observance, the Dicastery for Evangelization releases an annual Handbook offering theological reflections and pastoral suggestions. This year’s resource outlines the

Thomas Stephens Konkanni Kendr, Porvorim, invites all to the Puroskar Bhettvonn Dobazo on Monday, 26 January 2026, at 5.00 p.m. at the Kendra Sobhaaghorant, B.B. Borkar Road, Porvorim, Goa. The programme will be presided over by Shri Fausto V. Da Costa. On this occasion, the Antonio Pereira Konknni Puroskar 2026 will be conferred on Br.