Archdiocesan News

Platinum Jubilee celebration of The Bethany Educational Society The Bethany Education Society (BES) which has two Schools in Goa (Bethany Convent High School, Sao Jose de Areal and St. Sebastian’s High School, Loliem) and across the world will celebrate its closing ceremony of the platinum jubilee on Monday 18th September 2023 with the thanksgiving Eucharist […]

CBCI President Most Rev. Andrews Thazhath Congratulates ISRO on the successful Landing of Chandrayaan 3 on the Moon The President of the Catholic Bishops\’ Conference of India (CBCI), Most Rev. Andrews Thazhath, extends warmest congratulations to the Indian Space Research Organisation (SRO) and the entire nation on the remarkable achievement of the successful landing of

Installation of the Ministries of Lector and Acolyte to 14 Seminarians of Rachol Seminary On the 19th of August 2023, 14 seminarians of the Patriarchal Seminary of Rachol took an important step in their journey towards priesthood as His Eminence Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão, Archbishop-Patriarch of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, installed them in

Report on the World Youth Day through the eyes of a Goan youth The World Youth Day 2023 (WYD23) was held in Lisbon, Portugal from 1st to 6th August 2023. Prior to the WYD23 there were ‘Days in the Diocese’. From Goa we were group of 64 (including 10 priests). From India there were many

Independence Day Celebrated at Panzorcone Chapel The feast of Our Lady of Assumption and Independence Day was celebrated at Panzorcone Chapel. Various Somudai belonging to the Chapel gathered together and presented a cultural programme depicting the importance of Independence Day and significance of the Feast of Our Lady of Assumption.

Patolleanche Fest celebrated at St. Theresa of Jesus, Chaudi Parishioners of St. Theresa of Jesus, Chaudi celebrated Patolleanche Fest on the occasion of the the Bi-centennial Anniversary of the Church. The old chapel was dedicated to Our Lady of Assumption, so it decided to celebrate on this day. The parish council and the bi-centinary committee

Ekvottachi Sanz at Our Lady of Grace Church, Bicholim The Parishioners of Our Lady of Grace Church, Bicholim, on the occasion of the Feast of Our Lady of Assumption and Independence day, celebrated Ekvottachi Sanz – an evening filled with traditional cultural programmes and games played in the good olden days, under the guidance of

Traditional Goan Sweets Festival Celebrated at Guirdolim Chapel The St. Francis Xavier Chapel Youth, Guirdolim, under the guidance of the Chaplain Fr. James Torres e Silva celebrated Traditional Goan Sweets Festival on 15th August 2023. It was a occasion for all the people to come together.Below is the link to the glimpses of the event:

Perpetual Succour Convent High School, Navelim Celebrates Independence Day Perpetual Succour Convent High School, Navelim, Celebrates Independence Day. Given below is a link showing glimpses of the wonderful celebration.