Archdiocesan News

Solemnity of Our Lady of Assumption and Independence Day Celebrations across Parishes in Goa

Parishes across Goa will mark the Solemnity of Our Lady of Assumption and Independence Day on 15th August 2026 with a variety of faith, cultural and community celebrations, bringing parishioners together in the spirit of faith, fellowship and patriotism. Aldona (Bhag. Tomechi Firgoz): Host to Somudayanchea Ekvottachi Sanz 2026 under the theme “Festam Porbam Vorvim […]

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Cardinal Ferrão’s UK Visit: A Call to Faith Beyond Success

Diamond Jubilee Mass at Cranford draws thousands as Archbishop of Goa’s week-long UK tour closes with Mass at St Vincent de Paul, Osterley Archbishop of Goa, Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, spent a week in the United Kingdom from 31 July to 8 August, presiding at Masses for Goan communities across London, Swindon and Southall, and

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Global Konknni Forumachi Des-bhoktichi Vachpachi Spordha, Quelossim

Konknnichie Romi lipientlean xikpianchea monam-kallzamni des-bhoktichi zagrutay korunk, 12-08-2026 disa Global Konknni Foruman, hea satalleant zavpachea Svontontrtayechea Disa nimitan, Quelossimchea St. Ann’s Iskolant, Des-bhoktichi Vachpachi Spordha ghoddovn haddli. Quelossimchea Iskolantle he thodde khinn:

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Franciscan Missionaries of Christ the King (FMCK), begin 90th Year with Renewed Zeal

On 11 August 2026, the Superior General, Sr. Fatima Rodrigues and the Sisters of the Congregation of the Franciscan Missionaries of Christ the King inaugurated the beginning of ninetieth year of it’s inception under the theme: ‘GRATEFUL FOR THE PAST, RENEWED FOR THE FUTURE.’ The celebration took place at the Generalate, Portiuncula, Old Goa, after

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Mrunalini Performs Captivating Rudra Veena Recital at Yuva Sadbhav

A young musician and follower of the ancient Indian musical tradition of Dhrupad, Mrunali Desai, performed on the Rudra Veena at Yuva Sadbhav 2026, held on 7 August at the Pilar Pilgrim Centre. She was accompanied on the Jori by Kaushal Joshi. Mrunali Desai is a disciple of Vidushi Jyoti Hegde, one of the leading

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Free Six-Months Tailoring Course to Begin at Prem Dham Convent, Salvador Do Mundo

Prem Dham Convent, Salvador-do-Mundo, Bardez, will offer a free six-months government certificate tailoring course affiliated with the Overseas Employment Agency of Goa. The course is open to girls and women aged 18 to 50 years who have completed Class VIII. Classes will be held Monday to Friday, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., beginning 16

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Focolare Movement to Hold Annual Gathering for Priests and Religious in Goa

The Focolare Movement is organizing its annual gathering for priests, men religious, and seminarians who are in touch with the Movement across India. This year, the meeting will be held from the evening of Monday, 12th to the 15th Thursday, October 2026, at theSt. Joseph Vaz Spiritual Renewal Centre in Goa. The theme for this

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Rev. Fr. Jacinto Ricardo Rodrigues Returns to the Heavenly Father

Rev. Fr. Jacinto Ricardo Rodrigues, a priest belonging to the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, passed away peacefully on 2nd August, 2026.He was born in Moira on 3rd April, 1949 and was ordained a priest on 24th April, 1974. His main assignments were as follows:Assistant Parish Priest:– Our Lady of Succour Church, Socorro– St. Anthony

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