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The CCBI has released the following rituals: (1) Institution of Catechists, Lectors, and Acolytes; (2) Order of Baptism of Children; and (3) Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. The rituals were released by Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli, Apostolic Nuncio to India and Nepal, in the presence of Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, President of the CCBI; Archbishop

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Rev. Fr. Agnelo Pinheiro, of this Archdiocese, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Sindhudurg. The official announcement was made at the Vatican at 12.00 p.m. on 14 February 2026. At the same time, that is, at 04.30 p.m. IST, the announcement was delivered at the Archbishop’s House, Panjim,

The fourth edition of Sadbhav Sammelan 2026, an international interfaith conference, inaugurated on February 6, 2026, at Pilar Pilgrim Centre, Pilar Goa, brought together students, educators, researchers, peace practitioners, and faith leaders. The conference reflected on the theme “Together for Peace: Faiths in Action.” The inaugural lamp was lit by Dr. Narayan B. Desai, educationist and researcher from

The Society of the Helpers of Mary joyfully celebrated 50 years of dedicated service at Nitya Seva Niketan, Rivona, Goa, on 23 January 2026. The occasion also commemorated the Golden Jubilee of Religious Profession of Sr. Rukmini Cardozo SHM, making it a twin jubilee of grace, gratitude, and committed service. The solemn Eucharistic Celebration was

The Federation of Jesuit Alumni Associations of India (JAAI), representing an impressive 250,000 ex-students from Jesuit institutions across the country, held its 11th National Congress from February 6–8, 2026. Hosted in Goa for the first time by the Jesuit Alumni Association of Goa (JAAG), the event unfolded on the beautifully designed campus of the V.M.

The new building of the Pontifical Mission Organisations was blessed and inaugurated on 7 February 2026 in Bangalore. The event took place in the presence of more than 170 Bishops of the Latin, Syro-Malabar and Syro-Malankara Churches. They were in the city to attend the CCBI and CBCI meetings. His Excellency Leopoldo Girelli, Apostolic Nuncio

The Western Region Bible Seminar, hosted by the Archdiocese of Bombay under the patronage of Archbishop John Rodrigues, took place over three enriching days at Sarvodaya on the serene campus of St. Pius X College Seminary. Organized by the Western Regional Bible Commission (WRBC), with leadership from Bishop Simião Purificação Fernandes, Chairman of the Western

The Novena of the Miraculous Cross at St. Joseph Vaz Spiritual Renewal Centre, Cruz dos Milagres, Old Goa, will be held from 14th to 22nd February 2026, in preparation for the annual feast. During the novena, Holy Mass will be celebrated daily at 7:15 am in Konkani, preceded by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at

The Diocesan Centre for Biblical Apostolate (DCBA), Goa and Daman, will organise the Bible Convention 2026 on Sunday, 8 March 2026, at the St. Joseph Vaz Spiritual Renewal Centre, Cruz Milagres, Old Goa. The convention will focus on the theme “The Eucharist: Source and Summit of Christian Life” and promises to be a deeply enriching

The Diocesan Youth Centre (DYC), Goa, organized its yearly 11-A Side All Goa Parish Youth Football Tournament – ‘Archbishop’s Trophy’, on 26th January 2026, at Navelim Parish ground. 18 deaneries sent their finalists after their Deanery Youth Football Tournaments which adds up to 114 parishes played at the Deanery Level. 5-A Side girls’ teams also