Archdiocesan News

Theme: Leadership that Heals, Nurtures and InspiresDate:11th–12th July 2026Venue: St. Joseph Vaz Spiritual Renewal Centre, Old Goa The Diocesan Society of Education and St. Joseph Vaz Educational Society, successfully organized Positive Moves 2026, a two-day leadership formation programme for school heads and Educational leaders on 11th and 12th July 2026 at the St. Joseph Vaz

The Our Lady of Candelaria Chapel Youth inaugurated the new pastoral year 2026-27 with a meaningful and grace-filled Holy Eucharist on Sunday, 5th July 2026, on the inspiring theme “Abide in Me” (John 15:4). The Holy Mass was celebrated by Fr. Ivan Rodrigues, O.P, along with the chaplain, Fr. Walter de Sa. The celebration began

A grace-filled Residential Retreat titled “Abide in Him” (Jn 15:4) will be held on 8th and 9th August 2026 at the St. Joseph Vaz Spiritual Renewal Centre, Khuris Milagr (Cruz Dos Milagres), Old Goa. The retreat, beginning at 4:00 pm on 8th August and concluding at 4:00 pm on 9th August 2026, will provide participants

The Museum of Christian Art (MoCA), recently hosted Red and White: A Kaavi Inspired Workshop, an immersive and hands-on exploration of Goa’s distinctive mural tradition at the MoCA Knowledge Centre, Convent of St. John of God, Old Goa. Led by artists Sanjana Madgaonkar and Noah Fernandes, the workshop brought together art enthusiasts, students, and heritage

Under the aegis of the Archdiocese of Bombay, the F.I.A.M.C. Bio-Medical Ethics Centre (Recognised by SIRO, Govt. of India) invites you to register for the Certificate Course in Healthcare Ethics 2026-27! In collaboration with the College of Social Work (Autonomous), Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai, this 9-month virtual programme explores critical human rights and ethical issues across

Auxiliary Bishop Simiao Fernandes, Fr. Mario Souza, Assistant administrator of the Archdiocese, other priests and volunteers from Borda, Fatorda, Reis Magos and Panaji Parishes participated in the paddy cultivation at Archdiocesan fields in Reis Magos, on 5th July. Carrying on with the initiatives of protecting nature and preserving traditional occupations, the Archdiocese, supported by Archbishop

The Parish Social Action Forum was formed in Colva Parish, under the leadership of Parish Priest Fr Polly Lobo. The first meeting of the cell was held on 10th March 2026. Fr. Freddy Braganca (Incharge of CRT) explained the purpose of the Social Action Cell i.e. to bring out the good of the community welfare

The Cathecists along with the children and Farmers of St. Michael Parish Orlim, celebrated environment Day ( Xritticho Dis) on 28th June 2026. The celebration commenced with the Solemn Mass. The main Celebrant was Fr. Hayston Ferao, the Secretary for Diocesan Ecological Commission, where he delivered a meaningful homily with the help of PPT, on

The Konkni Daiz Trust, in collaboration with Sahityik Ani Sonskrutik Daiz, has announced a Short Story Writing Competition (Mottvio Kotha Borounchi Spordha) to encourage Konkani literary talent. The competition is open in two categories. Bhag I (Children’s Literature) invites original short stories of 350–500 words, while Bhag II (Adult Literature) is for original short stories

The Xavier Retreat House, Baga, a Goa Jesuit Province Ministry, will organise an Ignatian Eco-Consciousness Day titled “Sow, Grow, Relish!” on 9 August 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at its campus in Baga. The one-day Organic Home & Kitchen Gardening Workshop will be facilitated by Miguel Braganza, horticulturist, organic farming advocate, and conservationist.