Archdiocesan News

The All India Mission Seminary is organizing a special Bible course titled “Meet Your Prophets and Know Their Mission”, focusing on Prophet Micah – “Faith Guided by Justice.” The half-day educational session will be held on Sunday, 9 August 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Pilar Mission Seminary. The programme invites participants

Xavier Retreat House, Baga, will host “Grace for the Journey: An Ignatian Day for Parents – Guided by Mary’s Example” on Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The one-day program invites parents to pause from the demands of daily life, reconnect with God and their families, and draw strength from Ignatian

Sant Xavier Vidyalaya, Korgao, will organise its 5th Annual Plant Festival – Exhibition Cum Sale on 8th and 9th August 2026 at the School Hall. The festival, centred on the theme “Cultivating a Sustainable Future,” aims to promote environmental awareness and sustainable living through a variety of exhibits and activities. The festival will be inaugurated

Our Lady of Succour Parish, Socorro, will host its Rice Festival on Sunday, August 16, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Our Lady of Succour Church Courtyard. The festival promises a day of entertainment, culture, and traditional Goan cuisine, celebrating the significance of rice in Goa’s heritage. The event will feature live music by

The Western Regional Biblical Commission of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), in collaboration with the Diocesan Centre for Biblical Apostolate (DCBA), organised the Western Regional Bible Quiz to inspire children to cultivate a deep love for Sacred Scripture through regular reading, study, reflection, and faithful living of God’s Word. The quiz is

The year-long celebration marking the 350th Jubilee of Bom Jesus Church, Nachinola, reached its magnificent conclusion with a solemn and spiritually enriching celebration that reflected the enduring faith, unity, and rich heritage of our Parish Community. The Jubilee concluding celebration commenced with the arrival of Bishop Alex Dias, who was accorded a warm and memorable

On the 26th of July, 2026, the Diocesan Family Service Centre, Goa celebrated the 6th Day for the Grandparents and the Elderly in the Parish of St. John the Baptist Church, Benaulim. The Holy Eucharist was celebrated at 8.45 a.m. of which Fr. Albano Fernandes, the Director of DFSC was the main celebrant and Fr.

The Diocesan Youth Centre organised Young Leaders Meet and Youth United for Vibrant Apostolate (YUVA) Training program on 19th of July 2026 at SJVSR Centre, Old Goa with the theme ‘Abide in Me’. Two representatives from every parish & chapel youth group were invited for this event, which aimed to enlighten the youth leaders about

The 106th Foundation Day of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Little Flower of Bethany, popularly known as the Bethany Sisters, was celebrated with great joy and gratitude at St Sebastian Church, Loliem. The Eucharistic Celebration was presided over by Fr Christovan Cardozo, SDB, Vice-Principal of Pope John XXIII High School. Fr Patrick Luis,

The Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr, in collaboration with St. Aloysius (Deemed University), will organizing a National Symposium titled “Rediscovering Sixteenth-Century Local Language Literature in Goa: Texts, Traditions, and Historical Narratives.” The event will take place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm at the TSKK AC Hall in Porvorim, Goa. The