Archdiocesan News

A significant joint meeting of the Executive Committee of the Diocesan Commission for Ecology (DCE) and the Parish Jubilee Committee of St. Anne’s Parish, Ponda was held on Tuesday, 28th April 2026, marking an important milestone in the Archdiocese’s ecological mission. The gathering commenced with an opening prayer, followed by a warm welcome from Parish

The updated edition of the National Catechetical Directory, titled Fostering of Faith of the Pilgrim People, was officially released on 3 May 2026 at St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore, during the CCBI National Synodal Assembly. The directory was unveiled by His Eminence Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão, President of the CCBI and FABC.

‘Ximpddail’lim bieam’ a book of poems authored by Fr. Lino de Sa, was released at Clube de Harmonia, Margao on 30th April 2026 on the occasion of his Golden Jubilee of priestly Ordination at the hands of Mr. Jose Remedios Rebello, ex chairman of Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education. The book contains

Herança Portuguesa, a vibrant celebration of Portuguese language and culture, was organized by the Cell for Promoting Diversity & Inclusion of St Xavier’s College, in collaboration with Fundação Oriente. A total of 12 teams participated in the event, including 8 schools and 4 Higher Secondary Schools of North Goa. The programme commenced with a prayer,

The Museum of Christian Art (MoCA), Old Goa, successfully hosted the third edition of SUMMERCRAFT Children’s Festival on 18th and 19th April 2026. The two-day festival brought together young creators, performers, and families in a vibrant celebration of creativity, entrepreneurship, and self-expression. A key highlight of the festival was the Children’s Bazaar, where young participants

12 new priests were ordained for the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman , at Se Cathedral, Old Goa, on 29th April 2026, at 3.30pm, by His Eminence Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao in the presence of Auxiliary Bishop Simiao Fernandes and Bishop Agnelo Pinheiro , Bishop of Sindhudurg . In a joyous celebration attended by many priests, religious

The Santa Cecilia Choir of the Patriarchal Seminary of Rachol presented a concert of sacred music on Sunday, 26th April 2026, at the Rachol Seminary. Themed “Dut Mhoje Zayat” – Be My Disciples, the evening was inspired by the Easter Season and the words of the Risen Lord: “Go therefore and make disciples of all

St. Joseph Vaz Spiritual Renewal Centre is organizing a First Friday Retreat on Friday, 1st May 2026, from 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Khuris Milagr, Old Goa. All are warmly invited to participate in this day of prayer and renewal. No registration is required, and lunch will be provided. The retreat will include the

Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce, Pilar-Goa, is organizing a Competitive Exams Training Programme. Students (open to all outside students) and Alumni of the College are hereby informed that the programme aims to help participants prepare for various competitive examinations such as (UPSC/GPSC/IBPS/ Goa Staff Selection/Banking Exams) through focused guidance, discipline, and hard work.