November 2026

On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, I, along with Auxiliary Bishop Simiao Fernandes, extend my warmest greetings to all our Hindu brothers and sisters on behalf of the Catholic community in the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman. Diwali beautifully reminds us of the triumph of light over darkness and truth over untruth. As homes light

The 99th death anniversary of Venerable Agnelo de Souza will be celebrated in Pilar on November 20, 2026. The main theme for this year’s commemoration is “Venerable Agnelo inspires us to be missionaries of love in the modern world.” Most Rev. Simião Purificação Fernandes, Auxiliary Bishop of Goa and Daman, will preside over the solemn

The celebrations began with a warm welcome to His Eminence Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão by the parish youth at 4:00 p.m. This was followed by the solemn Holy Eucharistic Celebration presided over by His Eminence, in the presence of priests, religious sisters, and parishioners. In his homily, His Eminence urged everyone to deepen their relationship

The Pilar Seminary Society will present ‘SAMVAAD – A Dialogue of Theological Exchange’ on November 11, 2026, at 3.30 p.m. at Br. Albert Hall, Pilar Seminary, Pilar, Goa. Organised by the Solidarity Forum in collaboration with Sadbhav and CRI Goa, the programme will focus on the theme “The Theology of Creation, Stewardship, and Human Responsibility.”

The  Catechetical Unit of Mapusa  deanery  in the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, organised Saints.com – Discover the Saints; Know Their Congregation, a day-long programme on the Solemnity of All Saints, November 1st, at St Mary’s Convent High School, Mapusa, bringing together children  to explore the lives, virtues and contributions of the saints. This year,

A night of Adoration, Praise, Worship and Dance awaits the faithful at the FAITH CONCERT, scheduled for Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Our Lady of Rosary Parish Ground, Rosary School Compound, Navelim, South Goa. The concert will feature Fr. Sandesh Manuel, OFM, Fr. Blaise Lobo, and the popular band

The Holy Spirit Institute, Margao, will organise a six-day ‘Little Explorers – Diwali Holiday Camp’ from November 16 to 21 (Monday to Saturday), from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, at its premises. The camp is open to children aged 3 to 12 years. The camp will feature a range of creative, educational and recreational activities,

Holy Trinity Church, Benaulim, is gearing up to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Livramento on 15th November, 2026, with a series of religious programmes, novenas, special Masses and traditional celebrations. The celebrations commenced with the Maddi on 5th November at 4.00 p.m., followed by a solemn Mass celebrated by Most Rev. Auxiliary Bishop