April 2026

Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, president of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India and Archbishop of Goa and Daman, has been appointed as one of the members of the Vatican Dicastery for Communication, by Pope Leo XIV. The Vatican Dicastery for Communication is responsible for overseeing the Church’s global communication efforts. Cardinal Ferrão is also, […]

Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao, in a special ceremony installed three new Cannons to the Chapter of Canons of See Cathedral, Old Goa. This Chapter of Canons was established by the Apostolic See in 1534 by the Bull “Aequum Reputamus” and thus is now 492 years old. The ceremony was held at See Cathedral, Old

The Cook for Change Challenge (CFCC) – Season 3, organized by the Veruschka Foundation in collaboration with Caritas Goa, concluded successfully, marking its largest and most impactful edition to date. The initiative continues to promote inclusion, creativity, and empowerment through culinary arts for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as individuals with speech

The Vocation Commission for the Diocesan Clergy (VCDC) of the Seminary of Our Lady, Saligao-Pilerne will present a special children’s Choir Concert titled “Carlo Acutis” on Wednesday, 15th April 2026 at 6.00 p.m. at the Our Lady of Rosary Church, Fatorda. The concert is conceived as a spiritually enriching and musically vibrant initiative aimed at

A book on the Chapel of St Joaquim at Borda-Margao was released during the Easter midnight service at Borda on April 5, 2026. ABOUT THE BOOKThe Chapel of St Joaquim at Borda, believed to be the only Chapel in Goa dedicated to the Saint so far, is a landmark monument serving parishioners in Borda-Margao for 240 years.

The Deaf Ecclesial Advocacy and Fraternity (DEAF) members of Goa participated in a spiritually enriching Lenten Retreat held on 19th March 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the St. Francis Xavier’s Training Centre for Persons with Disability. The retreat was uniquely conducted entirely in sign language by Fr. Joseph Thermadam, making it deeply

The Diocesan Youth Centre (DYC) Goa recently held its traditional 38th ‘Youth Pasch 2026’, from April 1st to 5th led by Fr. Blaise Lobo, Director of DYC-Goa, at the St. Joseph Vaz Spiritual Renewal Centre, Old Goa. Rooted in the profound mystery of the Holy Triduum, this annual programme served as a spiritual cornerstone for

Xavier Retreat House has announced the Magis Leadership Camp, a three-day residential program for Catholic SSC students of the 2025-2026 batch. The camp will run from 10:00 AM on Friday, April 17th, to 4:00 PM on Sunday, April 19th, 2026. The initiative aims to help young leaders develop self-confidence, foster spiritual growth, and build fun

Easter Message from His Eminence Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao (English) Along with our Auxiliary Bishop, Most Rev. Simião Fernandes, I would like to wish you all a very happy and grace-filled Easter! The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the ultimate victory of light over darkness and hope over despair. In a world often fractured by conflict