August 2026

JOINT PRESS STATEMENT: CSJP and CAG Condemn Goa Cabinet’s Approval of Anti-Conversion Bill 2026

GOA CABINET’S ANTI-CONVERSION BILL: A GRAVE THREAT TO CONSTITUTIONAL FREEDOM AND COMMUNAL HARMONY. Joint Demand for Its Withdrawal Forthwith. The Council for Social Justice and Peace (CSJP) and the Catholic Association of Goa (CAG) jointly and strongly condemn the Goa Cabinet’s decision to approve the Goa Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2026 for […]

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St. Xavier’s College, AICUF Celebrates Sadbhavana Diwas

St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, celebrated Sadbhavana Diwas 2026 on 17th August under the theme “Many Paths, One Humanity.” Organised by AICUF, the programme aimed to promote communal harmony, national integration and mutual respect among people of diverse religions, cultures, languages and traditions. The programme, held at the Seminar Hall, began with the ceremonial lighting of

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Release of the Archdiocesan Directory 2026-2027

The annual Directory 2026 – 2027 of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman was released on Sunday, 23rd August, by Archbishop Patriarch Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao and Auxiliary Bishop Simiao Fernandes, in the presence of the Director of Diocesan Centre for Social Communications Media, Fr. Barry Cardozo, Sr. Rita Frois hc and Communication Centre staff

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Lighthouse: New Religious Articles, Books & Gifts Store Opens in Panjim

A state-of-the-art new store of “Lighthouse: Archdiocesan Centre for Books, Religious Articles & Gifts” was solemnly inaugurated and blessed on 24th August 2026, at the Institute Piedade complex in the capital city. The inaugural blessing was performed by Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão, in the prestigious presence of the Auxiliary Bishop of Goa and Daman,

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Western Regional Bible Quiz 2026 to be Held at Diocesan Level

The Diocesan Centre for Biblical Apostolate (DCBA), Goa and Daman, will organise the Western Regional Bible Quiz 2026 at the diocesan level on Sunday, 30 August 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The quiz will be held at the Pastoral Institute, St. Pius X, Old Goa. Rev. Fr. Mariano D’Costa, former Director of DCBA and currently serving

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AICUF Cell Inaugurated at Rosary College of Commerce & Arts

The AICUF Cell of Rosary College of Commerce & Arts was formally inaugurated on 19th August 2026 at the Seminar Hall, marking the beginning of its activities for the academic year 2026–2027. The programme commenced with a prayer service, followed by the formal welcome of the resource person Fr. Kevin Fernandes, the assistant parish priest

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Konnsanchem Fest Celebrated at Baina Parish with Fun, Games and Fellowship

The Confaria organised the traditional Konnsanchem Fest on 15th August, featuring fun activities, games, contests, prizes and refreshments, adding to the festive spirit of the parish community. The Parish Youth of Baina organised an Indoor Sports Day on 16th August 2026, featuring Badminton and Carrom competitions at the Our Lady of Candelaria School Hall. The

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Residential Retreat to be held at St. Joseph Vaz Spiritual Renewal Centre, Old Goa

The St. Joseph Vaz Spiritual Renewal Centre, Cruz Dos Milagres, Old Goa, will conduct a residential retreat open to all from 5th to 6th September 2026. The retreat will begin at 4:00 p.m. on 5 September and conclude at 4:00 p.m. on 6 September. It will be held at Khuris Milagr, Old Goa, and will

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Report on the National Symposium 2026

Rediscovering Sixteenth Century Local Language Literature in Goa: Texts, Traditions, and Historical Narratives. On 22nd August 2026, Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr (TSKK), Porvorim organised a ‘National Symposium,’ in collaboration with St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangalore on the topic “Rediscovering Sixteenth Century Local Language Literature in Goa: Texts, Traditions, and Historical Narratives.” The objective

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Inauguration of the Amcho Sevadhorm: Golden Jubilee Exhibition

The magazine ‘Amcho Sevadhorm’ commemorates the Jubilee Year of its existence and on that occasion an exhibition entitled, “Our Liturgical Treasure / Amchem Sevadhormik Daiz” was inaugurated on 20th August, 2026, in the Pastoral Institute St. Pius X, Old Goa by His Eminence Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão, Archbishop of Goa and Daman in the presence

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