Archdiocesan News

The Diocesan Youth Centre held its annual All Goa Parish Youth Representatives (ExCo) Meet on 6th July 2025 at Old Goa(SJVSRC). Over 290 youngsters from 147 parishes all over Goa participated in this gathering. This meet aimed at orienting and training youth representatives  to form and animate their parish youth groups. They were also introduced […]

The inauguration of the new formative year for 2025-26 was held at the Pastoral Institute, Old Goa, on the 4th of July 2025, in the auditorium. The theme for this year is “Being tangible signs of hope, let us restore all things in Christ (“Bhorvanxeacheo khoreo ani niz khunnam zavun, sogott Krista sovem ekthaum-ia).” The

Van Mahotsav 2025 was marked by unique and faith-filled celebrations across several parishes in Goa, turning environmental care into a mission of love, learning, and responsibility. Here are some of the parishes that brought this vision to life: 1. St. John the Baptist Church, Pilerne: Catechism children joyfully exchanged flowering plants with friends, symbolizing sharing,

As St. John of the cross school stepped into its Diamond Jubilee Year, the celebrations commenced with a solemn and grace filled Inaugural Holy  Mass on 14th June 2025. The Holy Mass was presided over by His Excellency Auxiliary Bishop Simiao Purificacao Fernandes, was a moment of spiritual reflection and thanksgiving for 60 glorious years of

Goa’s schools came alive with colour, creativity, and commitment as they celebrated Van Mahotsav 2025, promoting environmental awareness, sustainable living, and creative activities. Following are the highlights from different schools: 1. Holy Cross High School, Bastora: Wings of wonder, seeds of hope, and green thumbs galore! Holy Cross High School, Bastora, Van Mahotsav celebration was

Mount Mary’s Higher Secondary School joyfully celebrated its grand Pearl Jubilee on 21st June 2025, marking 30 years of excellence in education. The celebration began with a solemn Eucharistic Thanksgiving Ceremony, presided over by His Eminence Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, along with Fr. Marino Dias, Asst. D.S.E. Secretary; Fr. Alex John D’Souza, Manager; Fr. Jose

Pastoral Enrichment Programme for PPC Members (Canacona Deanery) A spiritually enriching Pastoral Enrichment Programme was held at St. Xavier’s Church, Bhatpal, on 8th June 2025. The day commenced with the celebration of the Holy Mass by Rev. Fr Leo Fernandes, providing a profound opportunity for spiritual growth, fellowship, and reflection for all present. His homily

The Third death anniversary of Archbishop emeritus Raul Nicolau Gonsalves was commemorated with a Eucharistic celebration at the Cathedral Church, Old Goa on 5th July at 4pm. His Eminence Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao presided over the celebration, which was concelebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Simiao Fernandes, Bishop Emeritus Alex Dias, priests, religious and attended by lay faithful

In celebration of the Jubilee Year 2025 and the Centenary of the Canonization of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the Discalced Carmelites of the Karnataka-Goa Province, in collaboration with the Diocesan Centre for Biblical Apostolate (Goa and Daman), will organize a three-day Bible Symposium, specifically designed for priests, from August 27th to 29th, 2025, at Divine

The Goa Archdiocesan Division of the World Apostolate of Fatima (WAF) will host the WAF Marian Congress 2025 from 15th to 16th July at the Pilar Pilgrim Centre. Marking the 70th anniversary of WAF in Goa (1954-2024), the event invites the faithful to “Learn – Live – Spread the Message of Fatima” through a residential