Archdiocesan News

‘Devacheam Bhurgeanchim Gitam, Volume 15’ with new liturgical hymns was released by Auxillary Bishop Simião Purificação Fernandes along with the members of the Diocesan Commission for Sacred Music and other dignitaries, around 11.45am, on March 19, 2025, at Archbishop’s Palace, Altinho. This volume is especially dedicated to the Auxiliary Bishop Simião Purificação Fernandes. Devachea Bhurgeanchim […]

On the Solemnity of St Joseph, Husband of Mary, the parish of Santo Estevam had the honour of hosting the Diocesan Jubilee of Fathers & Husbands in the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman on 19th March 2025. The celebration commenced with the Holy Eucharist, presided over by His Excellency, Most Rev. Simião Purificação Fernandes, Auxiliary

Fr. Venancio Santana Luis Fonseca, a priest belonging to the Archdiocese of Goa passed away peacefully on 7th March, 2025.He was born in Moira on 18th May, 1943 and ordained priest on 1st May 1972. His main assignments were as follows:Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Assolna

The 7th APSPA (Asia Pacific School Psychology Association) International Conference was successfully held from March 6th to 8th. 2025. at the Pilgrim Centre, Pilar, Goa. Themed “AI and the Future of School Psychology and Education,” the event was jointly organized by the Asia Pacific School Psychology Association, Indian School Psychology Association, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa,

The Archdiocese of Goa and Daman will organise its annual Walking Pilgrimage on the first Sunday of Lent, March 9, 2025. This year being Jubilee year the theme of the pilgrimage has been associated to it, titled, “As Pilgrims of Hope, Let Us Proclaim the Good News. The pilgrimage will commence at 2:00 a.m. with

His Lordship Bishop Simiao Purificacao Fernandes, paid his maiden visit, as the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, to the Mission of Daman, from 22nd February 2025 to 27th February 2025. He was accompanied by Fr. Mario Souza and Fr. Leo Fernandes. During the course of his visits, His Eminence administered the