DCSCM Goa

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

Fourth Edition of the Chitari Art Masterclass with artist Vinod Mardolkar in collaboration with the Goa State Chapter of INTACH! Step into the vibrant world of Chitari Art, a centuries-old tradition where wood comes alive with vivid colours and intricate patterns. Rooted in devotional and festival decorations, the Chitaris have long been Goa’s master artisans

The annual Chrism Mass of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman was celebrated by Archbishop Filipe Neri Ferrao, Most Rev. Simião Purificação Fernandes, the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, Bishop Alex Dias, Bishop Emeritus of the Port Blair Diocese, Most Rev. Agnelo Pinheiro, the newly appointed Bishop-elect of the Sindhudurg Diocese and priests from all over the Archdiocese,

The Basilica of Bom Jesus at Old Goa will be closed for tourists and other visitors from the morning of April 2nd till 11 am on April 5th, on account of religious services during the Holy Week Triduum. In a statement, Fr Patricio Fernandes, SJ, Rector of Basilica of Bom Jesus, said liturgical services for