Archdiocesan News

The vibrant village of Pilerne is preparing to host the fourth edition of Matiechem Fest on 2nd October 2025, from 3:00 pm onwards, at the picturesque grounds of St. John the Baptist Church, Pilerne. This much-awaited celebration, organized under the leadership of Fr. Derick Fernandes, Parish Priest, in collaboration with the spirited villagers of Pilerne […]

The Interfaith Dialogue & Cultural Diversity Cell of Government College of Commerce and Economics (Autonomous), Borda, in collaboration with Sadbhav, Pilar, hosted ASTHA – A Celebration of Faith & Harmony to promote mutual respect, understanding, and peaceful coexistence among students and faculty. Centred on the theme “Forgiveness Across Faiths: Building Bridges Through Interreligious Dialogue,” the

The feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Jubilee of Mothers was joyfully celebrated at Our Lady of Miracles Church, Badem, on September 8 at 5:00 PM. The celebration, centered around the theme “Avoi Mogachem Bhanddar” (Mother – A Treasure of Love), began with a solemn Eucharistic celebration. The Holy Mass

Holy Father Pope Leo, through the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, has officially confirmed Saint Lazarus Devasahayam as the Patron of the Laity in India. This confirmation follows a petition submitted by the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) and was granted through a decree issued on 16 July

20th September, 2025 was the day of re-opening of ‘Lighthouse’. After months of anticipation, the Archdiocese of Goa & Daman has officially reopened its store of religious goods, articles, books and gifts in Vasco, welcoming parishioners and pilgrims alike to a renewed space of devotion facilitation. Located within the complex of St. Andrew’s Parish Church,

Mother’s Day was joyfully celebrated at St. Rita’s Parish, Camurlim (North Goa) on the 8th of September. The PPC members organised and led the liturgy for the evening Mass.   After Mass, we honoured our Blessed Mother by cutting a beautifully prepared cake and singing together with all the mothers present.  The catechism children presented

On the occasion of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, Sunday 14th September 2025, the the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman celebrated the jubilee of suffering. On this occasion the jubilee, Eucharistic celebration was celebrated at our lady of Rosary Church  Caranzalem at 10:15am, by His Eminence Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao together with the Parish

“I believe…” — The words we recite every Sunday, echoing a profession of faith that has shaped Christian identity for centuries. To mark the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, the Catechetical Unit of the Patriarchal Seminary of Rachol hosted a vibrant and enlightening Catechetical Seminar on 14th September 2025, drawing together catechists from across

Pilar Theological  Institute and Good Shepherd Institute of theology, Rachol, Goa  organised a  Inter-Seminary Theological Symposium on the theme “Committed to one’s Faith, Collaboration with other Faiths” on 13th September 2025, at Seminary Auditorium, Pilar Goa.  Adv. Devender Saini, Ex-Additional Advocate General, Haryana, Dr. Muniza Rafiq Khan, Registrar, Gandhian Institute of Studies, Varanasi and Dr. Fr. Rajkumar

The Month of September brings with it some joyful memories with the celebration of Novenas and feast of the Nativity of Mother Mary accompanied with the celebration of mother’s Day in the various Parishes of Goa. This year being the Jubilee Year, the Jubilee of Mothers was also celebrated in various parishes. However something unique