Patriarchal Seminary of Rachol & Good Shepherd Institute of Theology will be organising Theological & Pastoral Formation Course for the Lay Faithful 2025 – 26. The Course is held at the Rechol Seminary from 9.10am to 4.00 pm. The Course focuses on the core beliefs of the Catholic Church, as expressed in the Nicene Creed, […]
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Appointed Parish Priests: Rev. Fr. Mario Vaz (O. L. of Livramento, Arlem); Rev. Fr. Lauzerio Godinho (O. L. of Assumption, Velsão); Rev. Fr. Miguel Pereira (O. L. of the Sick, Quelossim); Rev. Fr. George Aguiar (O. L. of the Rosary, Siridão); Rev. Fr. Agnelo Rodrigues (Mother of God, Pomburpa); Rev. Fr. Simpliciano Fernandes (St. Sebastian,
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This Apostolic Nunciature gladly communicates that of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV will celebrate a Solemn Mass on Sunday, 18 May 2025, at 10.00 a.m. to mark his Pontificate. The Apostolic Nunciature exhorts Bishops, Clergy and Religious and Lay Faithful of the Catholic Church in India to offer prayers for the Holy Father as he
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The Parish Pastoral Council of St John the Baptist Church Pilerne under the dynamic leadership of their Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Derick Xavier Fernandes, organised a 4 day event ‘Utsovache Rong’ in the church courtyard, recently. The event which was supposed to begin on 24th April for four consecutive days, was however rescheduled due to
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The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) has appointed Fr. Nigel Barrett (56), from the Archdiocese of Bombay, as its new Public Relations Officer (PRO). The appointment was made during the Executive Committee meeting held on 6–7 May 2025 in Bangalore. Fr. Nigel holds a doctorate in Broadcast Journalism and New Age Communication Tools
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“Love is expressed more in deeds than words”, said St. Ignatius of Loyola. St Ignatius used his talents to serve God and his people using teachings on love, compassion, service and importance of helping the needy. With these principles and others he founded the Society of Jesus (SJ). Loyola High School, a Jesuit school at Margao,
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Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão and Auxiliary Bishop Simião Fernandes, along with all the faithful of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, extend their prayerful wishes and sentiments of filial devotion to Pope Leo XIV as he begins his ministry of shepherding the Universal Catholic Church as the Successor of the Apostle St Peter. As
On the bright and blessed morning of 2nd May, the long-awaited dream of the faithful of the Housing Board area in Borda came to fruition with the inauguration and blessing of the newly constructed Holy Family Chapel. The solemn and joyous ceremony was led by His Excellency, Most Rev. Simião Purificação Fernandes, Auxiliary Bishop of
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Renowned Konkani writer and senior diocesan priest, Fr. Manuel Gomes, celebrated his 45th anniversary of priesthood with the release of his 25th book, Xant Amcho Mandurcho Ganv. The launch took place following a solemn Eucharistic celebration held in honour of his priestly milestone. The book was officially released by Br. Malvino Alfonso, Carmelite Brother and
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Followers of seven Faith traditions converged on the Pilar hillock to celebrate their respective festivals on 3 May 2025 at the Pilar Pilgrim Centre, Pilar Goa. Sneh Sangam, which means ‘confluence of love’, an unique Inter religious programme to celebrate the festivals of different religions, was conceptualised by ‘Sadbhav’, an endeavour of the Pilar Pilgrim Centre,
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