Archdiocesan News

At the start of the Pastoral Year, 2026-27, the EXCO Team of the Legion of Mary Raia Comitium undertook a mission visit to Daman to promote devotion to Our Lady through the Legion of Mary and explore the possibility of establishing a new Presidium in the region. The visit was rooted in the LOM’s motto, […]

To mark World Environment Day on 5th June 2026, His Eminence Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrao and Auxiliary Bishop Simiao Fernandes, together with the staff of the various offices at the Archbishop’s House, took part in a special tree-planting ceremony by planting an Acai tree as a symbol of care for creation. Native to the Amazon

The 1st All Goa 5.3ft 7-a-Side Altar Servers Football Tournament was successfully organized by the Holy Trinity Church Altar Servers, Benaulim, in association with the Holy Trinity Parish Youth. The tournament commenced on 10th May 2026 at the SAG Ground, Vaddie, Benaulim, and concluded with a grand finale on 31st May 2026 under floodlights. The

Bethany Convent High School, Sao Jose de Areal, Salcete-Goa, has received a prestigious National Award among 17 schools that participated across India in the “School Challenge: Towards Tobacco-Free Generation” organized by Ministry of Education, Government of India, Department of School Education and Literacy. Headmistress Sr Sandra Fernandes and Nodal Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Godinho were honoured

Prof. (Dr.) Annie Rajan has taken charge as Principal of Fr. Agnel College, Pilar. Rev. Fr. Anthony D’Silva highlighted her 28 years teaching at DCT’s Dhempe College (Associate Professor) and her role coordinating the IGNOU study centre. Rajan earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Mumbai, focusing on a Machine Translation Toolkit

The aroma of freshly prepared Goan delicacies, lively music, and laughter filled the air as families and visitors gathered at the Comedy and Cuisine Festival. While the event celebrated food, entertainment, and community, its true purpose was far deeper: empowering women and creating opportunities for those rebuilding their lives. Organized by Project Hope of Caritas

MoCA, in collaboration with Goencho Xetkar, invites you to witness the evolving story of agriculture in Goa where age old wisdom blends seamlessly with modern technology to shape the future of rice cultivation. From understanding today’s paddy to tomorrow’s rice, to observing the precision of a contemporary nursery, this journey brings you closer to the

In a historic milestone for the Catholic community in Sindhudurg, a new Cathedral dedicated to Our Lady of Milagres was inaugurated with a solemn Dedication Ceremony on May 9, 2026. It was marked by intense spiritual fervor bringing together hierarchy, clergy, and thousands of lay faithful. The memorable celebration commenced with the formal inauguration of

The Thanksgiving Mass and Certificate Distribution Ceremony for the Bible Course was held on 15 May 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the historic Sé Cathedral. Participants from the parishes of Calangute, Goa Velha, and Old Goa attended the celebration. The Bible Course was organised by the respective parishes and conducted by the Diocesan Centre for

The Committee for Formation in Liturgical Music organised the Diploma Day marking the successful conclusion of the Courses in Liturgical Music conducted for the Margao Deanery and for the Panjim Parish, during the Pastoral Year 2025-26. A total of 81 participants successfully completed the course which comprised of 20 hours of study and practical demonstrations.