Archdiocesan News

The Archdiocese of Goa and Daman solemnly concluded the Year of the  Ordinary Jubilee on December 28, 2025, the Feast of the Holy Family with  Eucharistic celebration held at the Se Cathedral, Old Goa. The Holy Mass was presided over by Bishop Simião Fernandes, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman with several

 In a heart-warming display of gratitude and love, the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman organized a special Christmas Outreach Programme for its dedicated church employees. The event, which took place on 30th December, 10.30am, at the St. Joseph Vaz Retreat Centre, Old Goa, was a gesture of appreciation for the tireless service of those who often

The Story of Christmas, told through Bharatanatyam and titled “Cradle of Light,” depicted the Nativity stories surrounding the birth of Jesus at Sadbhav Christmas. The celebration was organized by the Society of Pilar at the Horta De Maria, Pilar Pilgrim Centre, Pilar, Goa, on 21st December 2025. An explosive performance by the quartet of dancers -Impana

St. Xavier’s College hosted its 60th Annual Sports Meet on 13 December 2025. The meet witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, faculty members, and well-wishers. The programme commenced with a warm welcome address by the Administrator, Rev. Fr. Antonio Salema, followed by the ceremonial flag hoisting by the Chief Guest, Mr. Edwin Colaco, Supredentent of Police.

Novena and Solemnity of St. Joseph Vaz at the Old Church of Our Lady of Health, Rua Escravo de Maria, Sancoale, will be held from 7th to 15th January 2026, culminating in the Feast Day celebrations on 16th January. This year’s theme is “Filled with Hope, St. Joseph Vaz proclaimed Christ through the ministry of

The members of the St. Luke’s Medical Guild spent the Second Sunday of Advent (7th December 2025) in the warm company of the children at the St. Xavier’s Academy, Baingini. The day began with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, presided over by Fr. Maverick and Fr. Jorge. In his inspiring homily, Fr. Jorge reflected

Fr. Agnel Minor Seminary, Pilar, staged a powerful Biblical Musical Drama “Nabotacho Mollo” (Naboth’s Vineyard), with a compelling message of environmental and social justice during its annual day celebrations held recently. It portrayed the gripping struggle of a humble farmer defending his ancestral land from the clutches of greed and corruption. The play was conceptualized and

The Diocesan Youth Centre held its “Day with the Lord” advent programme in preparation for Christmas on 7th December 2025 at the Holy Cross Shrine, Bambolim, with the theme “Abide in Me-Jn. 15:4” Around 250 youngsters from 25 parishes across Goa took part in this spiritual preparation. The day began with joyful praise and worship,

His Excellency Bishop Simiao Fernandes Gave a Clarion Call to Protect Nature and to work for the common Good, during the Solemn feast Mass of St. Francis Xavier, on 3rd December, at 10.30 am, at Old Goa.  The feast Mass was Concelebrated by Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao, Bishop Emeritus of  Port Blair Most Rev.