Archdiocesan News

Every year, Fr. Agnel Higher Secondary School, Pilar, Goa, in collaboration with the Solidarity Forum, Pilar, celebrates Sadhbhavna Diwas to spread the message of peace and harmony. Recently, in mid-September, it was celebrated with similar zest and enthusiasm. The entire school community, numbering almost 600, including students and teachers, was present for the program. The

The Diocesan Institutes of Priestly Formation, the Conference of Religious India (Goa Unit), and the Diocesan Office for the Promotion of Vocation in the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman jointly organised the Jubilee of Seminarians and Formees on July 20, 2025, at Fr. Agnel Ashram, Verna. The theme of the celebration was “Pilgrims of Hope,

Sadbhav Mahotsav, the annual harvest festival, was celebrated with a profound sense of harmony, brotherhood, and community on the 20th of September at St. Lawrence High School Hall, Agassaim, Goa. The highlight of the festival was the Interfaith Panel discussion on the theme “Sowing Harmony – Faiths United Through Farming.” The panel discussion was moderated by

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