Archdiocesan News

Sanguem Hosts “Sanguem Sadbhavna Dis” in Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi’s Legacy

In a heartfelt tribute to Mahatma Gandhi’s enduring legacy of peace, the serene town of Sanguem in South Goa hosted the “Sanguem Sadbhavna Dis,” drawing together faith leaders, community members, and youth under the evocative theme: “Non-Violence in Sacred Texts Across Faiths.” Organized by the Solidarity Forum of the Society of Pilar on 2 October,

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Inter-Religious Meeting Calls for being Messengers of Hope and Witnesses of Unity

The Patriarchal Seminary of Rachol held its annual Inter-Religious Meeting on 2nd October 2025 on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. The theme for the event: “Messengers of Hope, Witnesses of Unity”, aimed at fostering peace, understanding, and unity people of neighbouring faiths. The event brought together people from various religious backgrounds to share thoughts, celebrate

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World Tourism Day 2025 Celebrated at Holy Trinity Church, Benaulim

World Tourism Day 2025 with the theme- Tourism and Sustainable Transformation was celebrated on 27th September 2025 at Holy Trinity Church, Benaulim. The celebration started with a Concelebrated mass presided over by the Auxiliary Bishop of Goa and Daman, Simiao Purificacao Fernandes. The theme taken for the Holy mass was ‘Tourism- Our Livelihood, Let’s March

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Pilerne Celebrates Culture and Heritage with Matiechem Fest 4.0

Pilerne, October 2, 2025: The picturesque village of Pilerne came alive with vibrant colours, music, and tradition as Matiechem Fest 4.0 was celebrated with great enthusiasm on Gandhi Jayanti. Organized at St. John the Baptist Church premises, the fest was a grand showcase of Goa’s soil, heritage, and community spirit under the theme “Fulam Follam,

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Beginner Portuguese Course to Commence at XCHR, Porvorim on October 27th

The Xavier Centre of Historical Research (XCHR), in collaboration with Camões-CLP, Panjim, and with the support of Fundação Oriente, will commence a new batch of its Beginner Portuguese Language Course (Level A1.1) on October 27, 2025. Expert instructors will lead you through interactive lessons and conversational practice in a relaxed setting, while enjoying your favourite

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Fr. Agnel Higher Secondary School Pilar Celebrates Sadhbhavna Diwas

Every year, Fr. Agnel Higher Secondary School, Pilar, Goa, in collaboration with the Solidarity Forum, Pilar, celebrates Sadhbhavna Diwas to spread the message of peace and harmony. Recently, in mid-September, it was celebrated with similar zest and enthusiasm. The entire school community, numbering almost 600, including students and teachers, was present for the program. The

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Jubilee of Seminarians and Formees Held in the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman

The Diocesan Institutes of Priestly Formation, the Conference of Religious India (Goa Unit), and the Diocesan Office for the Promotion of Vocation in the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman jointly organised the Jubilee of Seminarians and Formees on July 20, 2025, at Fr. Agnel Ashram, Verna. The theme of the celebration was “Pilgrims of Hope,

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Sadbhav Mahotsav Celebrated with Harmony and Community Spirit at St. Lawrence H S Agassaim

Sadbhav Mahotsav, the annual harvest festival, was celebrated with a profound sense of harmony, brotherhood, and community on the 20th of September at St. Lawrence High School Hall, Agassaim, Goa. The highlight of the festival was the Interfaith Panel discussion on the theme “Sowing Harmony – Faiths United Through Farming.” The panel discussion was moderated by

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