Archdiocesan News

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.

The new academic year at St. Xavier’s College welcomed all First Year Undergraduate students through a novel Student Induction Programme (SIP). Blessings upon the staff and students were implored through a solemn Eucharistic celebration on the theme “ Abide in me”, which was presided over by the Auxilliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Goa, Most

The Church of Santana, Talaulim, Goa Velha, will celebrate the Feast of St. Anna on Sunday, 26th July 2026. Novena in preparation for the feast will be held from 17th to 25th July 2026, with Holy Masses at 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. each day. On the Feast Day (26th July), Holy Masses will be

Following the successful observance of the National Day of Prayer and Fasting on 28th June 2026, the Joint Action Forum on Minorities (JAFM) has launched a nationwide Digital Signature Campaign urging citizens to support the withdrawal of the proposed FCRA (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The Forum has called upon churches, institutions, organisations, and individuals across the

The World Apostolate of Fatima (WAF) — Goa Archdiocesan Division & Indian National Centre, will host the 12th Indian National Meet & 2nd Goa Marian Congress from 15 to 17 July 2026 at the Pilar Pilgrim Centre, Pilar, Goa. Gathering Bishops, Clergy, Religious & Pilgrims from across India, the three-day Congress carries the theme “Learn,

St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa has once again bagged laurels by securing top honours in the Goa University Inter-Collegiate Sports Championships for the academic year 2025–26. The College has been adjudged Best College in Sports (Men) – First Place by Goa University. This prestigious recognition follows the outstanding performances of the men’s teams, who emerged Champions

“Rooted in Faith, Ruby in Glory” was the inspiring theme under which St. Theresa’s Higher Secondary School, Candolim celebrated its Ruby Jubilee, marking 40 glorious years of excellence in education, faith formation and service. The celebrations commenced with unveiling of the official Ruby Jubilee Logo, symbolizing the institution’s remarkable journey of faith, learning and service

The annual meeting of the Western Region Youth Council was held on 13th & 14th June, 2026 at Convent of Our Lady of Fatima (Generalate), Pune, organized by Pune diocese under the leadership of Bishop Barthol Baretto, Chairman Bishop of Western Region Youth Council. The meeting had inspirational formation session, spiritual reflection and fellowship organized

Thomas Stephens Konkanni Kendr (TSKK), Porvorim, will conduct a Basic Konkani Course from 1st July to 23rd July 2026 for those interested in learning the language. The course will be held Monday to Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the TSKK campus in Porvorim. Spread over 20 days, the programme will feature in-person