Archdiocesan News

Fourth Edition of the Chitari Art Masterclass with artist Vinod Mardolkar in collaboration with the Goa State Chapter of INTACH! Step into the vibrant world of Chitari Art, a centuries-old tradition where wood comes alive with vivid colours and intricate patterns. Rooted in devotional and festival decorations, the Chitaris have long been Goa’s master artisans […]

The annual Chrism Mass of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman was celebrated by Archbishop Filipe Neri Ferrao, Most Rev. Simião Purificação Fernandes, the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, Bishop Alex Dias, Bishop Emeritus of the Port Blair Diocese, Most Rev. Agnelo Pinheiro, the newly appointed Bishop-elect of the Sindhudurg Diocese and priests from all over the Archdiocese,

The Basilica of Bom Jesus at Old Goa will be closed for tourists and other visitors from the morning of April 2nd till 11 am on April 5th, on account of religious services during the Holy Week Triduum. In a statement, Fr Patricio Fernandes, SJ, Rector of Basilica of Bom Jesus, said liturgical services for

The Holy Childhood Association of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman celebrated the Holy Childhood Day with great joy and enthusiasm on 15th February 2026 at St. Alex Church, Calangute, North Goa. This year’s celebration was vibrant and energetic, beautifully blending spirituality, teamwork, and bonding among children truly exemplifying the spirit of “Hands of Help,

Kids at MoCA presents the third edition of Summercraft, an exciting two-day Children’s Festival by children for children! Step into a world where young minds ignite their entrepreneurial spark and artistic flair! 🌟 Stroll through rows of colourful booths adorned with handmade treasures crafted with love and care by our talented young sellers. From whimsical

The Museum of Christian Art (MoCA), Old Goa, hosted the third edition of its Lenten Music Concert on 15th March 2026 at the historic Church of Santa Monica, drawing a large and appreciative audience for an evening of sacred music and reflection. Rooted in Goa’s rich musical heritage, the concert featured the unique tradition of

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