Pastoral Theme for the Pastoral Year 2023-2024 The Archbishop through his letter dated 23rd February, 2023 has granted approval for the following theme to be implemented as the Pastoral Theme for the Pastoral Year 2023-2024: In Konkani: “HANVEM TUMKAM KELAM TOXENCH TUMI-I KORAT\” (Ju.13, 15). In English: “YOU ALSO SHOULD DO AS I HAVE DONE TO YOU\” (Jn. […]
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‘Novena of Grace’ (Kurpechim Novenam) at the Basilica – 4th to 12th March The ‘Novena of Grace’ (Kurpechim Novenam) will take place from March 4th to March 12th on the theme ‘Discerning Gods Call & Committing Oneself like St Francis Xavier to Apostolic Preferences in Synodality.’ Daily Masses:Konkani – 6 am, 7 am, 8 am,
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Around Seventeen thousand people participate in the Annual Walking Pilgrimage at Sancoale The annual Lenten Walking Pilgrimage was held at Sancoale on, 26th February, 2023. At the beginning of the season of Lent this walking pilgrimage is an opportunity for the Catholics to do penance and pray for their renewal and renewal of the world.
Spiritual Enrichment for Deacons’ Families As part of the Proximate Preparation for the Priestly Ordination of the Archdiocesan Deacons, the Pastoral Institute organized Spiritual Enrichment Program for the family members of the 6 deacons who are presently participating in the 46th Pastoral Enrichment Program at the Institute. Some relatives and neighbors also participated in the
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Archbishops Engagements for the month of March 2023 2nd (morn) Participates in an online Meeting of the Central Committee of the FABC (1st part). 3rd (morn) Participates in an online Meeting of the Central Committee of the FABC (2nd part). 4th (aftern) Celebrates the Holy Eucharist with the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Parish Church
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Feast of Miraculous Cross ‘Piddeamcho Khuris’ Old Goa The feast of Miraculous Cross (‘Piddeamcho Khuris’) was celebrated yesterday at St Joseph Vaz Spiritual Renewal Centre, Old Goa. Devotees from across the state flocked to this place to celebrate the Apparition of Jesus Christ on the wooden Cross which occurred on 23rd February in 1619.
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Prayers and Financial Assistance to the Victims of Turkey and Syria Earthquake The Caritas Goa has appealed to all Catholics and people of Goodwill to contribute towards the aid for Victims of Turkey and Syria Earthquake. Following is the letter that was sent to Parish Priests and heads of institutions.
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Sadbhav Sammelan, an International Interfaith conference held at Pilar At a recently organised ‘Sadbhav Sammelan’ – a two-day International Interfaith conference held in Pilar, folklore researcher and environmentalist, Rajendra Kerkar, delivering a keynote address, said that “we can find numerous and inspiring examples of communal harmony in Goa”. He also mentioned that the Society of
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The Biennial Sports Day held at Santa Cruz THE BIENNIAL SPORTS DAY Cum PRIZE DISTRIBUTION FUNCTION of SANTA CRUZ EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX, SANTA CRUZ along with Pre-primary, Primary, High school and higher Secondary school was held On 4th February 2023 as part of their event they organized an Inter-School Relay Race (4x100m Run). The Inter school
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MISSION EXPOSURE PROGRAM AT DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI On the 21st of January 2023, the Pastoralites comprising of 5 priests and 6 deacons along with Fr Miguel Pereira travelled to the farthest end of our archdiocese, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, as part of our Mission Exposure Program. We resided in the Pastoral Institute (Dapada) the
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