Archdiocesan News

The Diocesan Centre for Biblical Apostolate had conducted “Bible Course” for the lay faithful in St. Joseph Church at Usgao under the guidance of Rev. Fr. Mariano D’Costa from June 2025 to March 2026. The Parish Priest of St. Joseph Church- Usgao, Rev. Fr. Benson Colaco along with Assistant Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Valfern Barbosa

A workshop on Compression Only Life Support (COLS) was conducted at Our Lady of Candelaria Church, Baina-Vasco, as an important initiative to create awareness and equip parishioners with basic life-saving skills in emergency situations. 45 participants participated in the same. The workshop was initiated by Mr. Lester DeMello, Chairman of the World Apostolate of Fatima

The Diocesan Youth Centre organized a Lenten Retreat for the youth of the Archdiocese of Goa Daman on 15th March 2026 at the Taleigao Community Centre. The DYC team the Diocesan Executive Committee (under the guidance of its Director, Fr. Blaise Lobo, along with the support of 60 volunteers, fervently executed the entire program with

Sadbhav Sadhana, a dialogue of religious experience, where individuals from diverse religious backgrounds came together to share their spiritual journeys, was curated by Sadbhav, an interfaith forum of the Society of Pilar, in collaboration with Subhamjinn Ashram and Tambdi Maati Foundation. Through personal stories of prayer, contemplation, and the search for the divine, participants engaged

St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, as part of its National Science Day celebration, hosted an Open Lab Day on 17th March 2026 to inspire interest in higher science education. The event welcomed over 200 students from various high schools and higher secondary schools across Goa. By providing access to undergraduate-level laboratories and facilities, the program successfully

The Sketch Club Goa will host a “Painting from Life” session on Sunday, 22nd March, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Xavier Center of Historical Research, Porvorim. Open to all skill levels, the 2.5-hour uninstructed long-pose session invites participants to bring their own materials. Limited seats are available with a suggested contribution of

The Bible Convention 2026 was successfully held on 8th March 2026 at the St. Joseph Vaz Spiritual Renewal Retreat Centre, Cruz Milagres, Old Goa. The convention, centered on the theme “The Eucharist: Source and Summit of Christian Life,” was organized by the Diocesan Centre for Biblical Apostolate, Goa & Daman (DCBA). It witnessed the participation

The anticipated CHRISM MASS will be celebrated on Thursday, 26th March 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral Church, Old Goa. The Diocesan Bishop celebrates the Mass with his presbyterium, during which the Holy Oils are blessed, manifesting the communion of the priests with their Pastor. It is also informed that all offices under the

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny is a Religious Institute exercising their apostolate in this Archdiocese. This Institute was founded by Bl. Anne Marie Javouhey in 1807.  On the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of her Beatification, the Apostolic Penitentiary has granted a Plenary Indulgence, under the usual conditions, to all the faithful who

The Department of Psychology of Rosary College of Commerce & Arts, Navelim in collaboration with Diocesan Family Service Centre, Margao organized a One-Day State Level Workshop on “Nurturing Potential: Empowering Children With Special Needs” on 5th February, 2026 at the College Seminar Hall. The workshop started with a prayer service led by Fr. Jeronimo D’