Archdiocesan News

Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão and Auxiliary Bishop Simião Fernandes, along with all the faithful of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, extend their prayerful wishes and sentiments of filial devotion to Pope Leo XIV as he begins his ministry of shepherding the Universal Catholic Church as the Successor of the Apostle St Peter. As […]

On the bright and blessed morning of 2nd May, the long-awaited dream of the faithful of the Housing Board area in Borda came to fruition with the inauguration and blessing of the newly constructed Holy Family Chapel. The solemn and joyous ceremony was led by His Excellency, Most Rev. Simião Purificação Fernandes, Auxiliary Bishop of

Renowned Konkani writer and senior diocesan priest, Fr. Manuel Gomes, celebrated his 45th anniversary of priesthood with the release of his 25th  book, Xant Amcho Mandurcho Ganv. The launch took place following a solemn Eucharistic celebration held in honour of his priestly milestone. The book was officially released by  Br. Malvino Alfonso, Carmelite Brother and

Jesuits Fathers and Lay Ignatians at Xavier Retreat House, Baga Goa will be conducting silent Ignatian Retreats (One-on-One Spiritual Direction or Group Experience). For more details kindly refer to the attached poster below:

Bangalore, 6 May 2025 In a heartfelt display of communion and reverence, the Catholic Bishops of India gathered in Bangalore to celebrate a solemn Requiem Mass for Pope Francis, mourning his passing and honouring his profound impact on the universal Church. The Holy Mass was celebrated on May 6, 2025, during the Executive Committee meeting

Eight new priests were ordained for the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, at Se Cathedral, Old Goa, on 30th April 2024, at 3.30pm, by Auxiliary Bishop Simiao Fernandes. In a joyous celebration attended by over 100 priests and Lay Faithful, the Deacons Slater Alemao from Chinchinim, Valfern Barbosa from Raia, Malcolm Palmer Colaco from Navelim, Sheldon Michael D’Souza

St. Bridgets Institute of Home Nursing, (A project of Caritas-Goa) Aldona, is conducting one year certificate course in Home Nursing (Affiliated to HRDF Government of Goa). Admissions for 2025 – 2026 are open for 10th pass and above. For more details contact: Fr. Savio Fernandes – 9326428375Sr. Ana D’mello – 9420597498Email: stbridgetsgoa@gmail.com

Discover the story of Goa’s iconic dessert at the Convent of Santa Monica The Museum of Christian Art, in collaboration with The Goan Kitchen, warmly invites you to an extraordinary culinary and cultural experience at the historic Convent of Santa Monica in Old Goa — the very place where, according to oral tradition, the beloved