Archdiocesan News

Rev. Fr. Lourenço Bartolomeu Roque Rodrigues, returned to the Lord

Rev. Fr. Lourenço Bartolomeu Roque Rodrigues, a priest belonging to the Archdiocese of Goa passed away peacefully on 19th May, 2025 at Clergy Home, Margao.He was born in Moira on 24th August, 1948 and ordained priest on 27th April, 1974. His main assignments were as follows:Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of St […]

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Online Certificate Course in Healthcare Ethics 2025-26 – F.I.A.M.C, Mumbai

The F.I.A.M.C. Bio-Medical Ethics Centre Mumbai announces the Online Certificate Course in Healthcare Ethics 2025-26 in collaboration with the College of Social Work Nirmala Niketan and under the aegis of the Archdiocese of Bombay. The course is recommended for healthcare professionals, lay persons, social workers, counsellors, nurses, caregivers, teachers, catechists, family cells, the youth, the

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A Life Composed in Notes of Love: A Tribute to Mr. Antonio Velho

By Fr. Ramiro Luis Today, 23rd May, 2025 music weeps. The passing of Mr. Antonio Velho marks the end of an era—a man who lived, breathed, and gave his soul entirely to the cause of music. For decades, he was a beacon of musical enlightenment for countless priests, seminarians, religious, and lay faithful. From the

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National Federation of Churches Mooted in India – CBCI

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) convened the Second National Ecumenical Bishops’ Fellowship and Consultation Meetingon May 09, 2025, from 03.00 to 05.30 p.m. at St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences (SJNAHS) Bengaluru. Around 35 Archbishops / Bishops, Church Heads, and delegates of various Churches and Christian Denominations participated in the Fellowship Meeting.

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Theological & Pastoral Formation Course for the Lay Faithful 2025 – 26

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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Priest Transfers – Archdiocese of Goa and Daman 2025

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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Report of ‘Utsovache Rong 2025’ held at Pilerne

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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Fr. Nigel Barrett appointed as the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the CCBI

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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Up keeping Ignatian values, Loyola HS reaches out to the less fortunate around Margao

“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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