Archdiocesan News

Recently, Fr. Agnel Higher Secondary School, Pilar, Goa and Solidarity Forum, Pilar successfully hosted its annual Inter religious solidarity programme named ‘Sadbhavna’ with the theme of Compassion. The event, aimed at fostering inter-religious solidarity and harmony. It saw active participation from 560 students, scholastics from the Society of Pilar, teachers, and notable speakers. At the […]

“Sports not only build better athletes, but also better people.” The Parish Youth of Pilerne (PYP) organized a vibrant and energetic Sports Mela for all the Catechism children on a lively Sunday at the Pilerne- Saligao Seminary . The event began on an enthusiastic note with a warm welcome and was officially declared open by

St. Jerome Parish Youth organized the vibrant Amche Diaz 2.0 to mark both Independence Day and the Feast of the Assumption of Mary. This year’s theme, “Traditional Goan Occupations,” was a tribute to the rich cultural heritage of Goa. The event kicked off at 3:00 p.m. with Parish Priest Fr. Leonardo Morais unveiling the stunning

The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) has launched its new National Pastoral Plan, titled “Journeying towards a Synodal Church: Mission 2033.” The plan was officially released by Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, President of the CCBI, during a meeting at St. John’s National Institute of Health Sciences, Bangalore, on September 11, 2024. The event

It was with great honour that for the first time the Parish Pastoral planner of St. Sebastian parish Calvim for the year 2024-25 was released on 4th August 2024 by Calvim Parish Priest, Rev.Fr. Mario Leitao, Dean of Aldona Deanery. The New PPC of St.Sebastian Church Calvim was reconstituted in May 2024. Fr. Mario Leitao

The Feast of the Nativity of Our Lady on September 8, 2024 was celebrated with a nine-day preparation in Our Lady of Candelaria Chapel, Porvorim. During the Novenas, each Catechism Group organized the Liturgy. On the Feast day, Chaplain Fr Francisco Fernandes in his homily said we should imbibe the values of Mother Mary of

The altar servers of Panjim Deanery came together for a thrilling football tournament organized by Our Lady of Merces Church, Merces, at Don Bosco Futsal Ground during the Ganesh break, on 10th September, 2024. Sincere thanks and appreciation to Fr. Tamatur Cardozo, brother James SDB and the community. The event was graced by Fr. Pio

Saint Augustine described the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary as an event of cosmic and historic significance, and an appropriate prelude to the birth of Jesus Christ. “She is the flower of the field from whom bloomed the precious lily of the valley,” he said. The novenas of Nativity of Mother Mary at St.

On the 6th of September, the AICUF members gathered for a half-day spiritual recollection titled “REVIVE,” aimed at renewing their faith and commitment to God. The event showcased the enthusiastic participation of around 90 students, all eager to deepen the faith in their spiritual journey.  ‘Revive’ began with the First Friday Mass. Fr. Milchester Furtado