Archdiocesan News

Novena and Feast of the Miraculous Cross at Cruz dos Milagres

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 […]

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Agonda Celebrates World Day of Peace and Non-Violence

On January 30, the tranquil village of Agonda came alive with the spirit of peace as the Agonda Sadbhavna Manch, in collaboration with Sadbhav and Solidarity Forum of the Society of Pilar, celebrated the World Day of Peace and Non-Violence. This event aimed to instill the values of peace and non-violence through thought-provoking reflections, cultural

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Diocesan Widows’ Groups (VATT) Celebrate Feast of Patron Saint

The Diocesan Widows met in a prayerful and uplifting program to celebrate the Feast of their Patron Saint Paula of Rome. Over 350 Widows of 24 Parishes of Goa, linked to the Central Diocesan Body, met at Navelim Parish in a true spirit of fellowship. The day began with a Eucharistic Celebration by the Ecclesiastical

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New Revised Edition of Konkani Missal Released at CCBI Plenary Assembly

The New Revised Edition of the Konkani Missal was formally released during the 37th Plenary Assembly of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) at St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, marking a significant development for the Konkani-speaking Catholic community across the country. The publication is seen as a major step in strengthening

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Sunday of the Word of God Celebrated at St. Jerome Church, Mapusa

The Sunday of the Word of God was solemnly celebrated at St. Jerome Church, Mapusa, on 25 January 2026. The concelebrated Eucharistic celebration was presided over by His Excellency Most Rev. Simião P. Fernandes, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman. The concelebrants were Fr. Leonardo Moraes, Parish Priest of St. Jerome Church;

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Archdiocese of Goa and Daman Announces Pastoral Theme for 2026–2027

The Archdiocese of Goa and Daman has announced the Pastoral Theme for the forthcoming Pastoral Year 2026–2027. The theme, approved by the Archbishop through a letter dated January 21, 2026, is “Mhoje Sovem Ravat” (Jn 15:4) in Konkani and “Abide in Me” (Jn 15:4) in English His Eminence, Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao, has earnestly

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Report of the Tskk’s Annual Fr. Antonio Pereira Konknni Puroskar Ceremony

Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr (TSKK) held its 36th edition of Fr. Antonio Pereira Konknni Puroskar on its lush green lawns on 26th January 2026. Mr. Fausto V. Da Costa, a journalist, an editor, writer, publisher, director and a producer was the chief guest of the Award Ceremony. Fr. Pedro Rodrigues, SJ, the Provincial Superior of

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