Archdiocesan News

The Archbishop-Patriarch, His Eminence Filipe Neri Ferrão, has made the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, for the pastoral year 2026-27: Appointed Parish Priests:Rev. Fr. Menino Vales (Olaulim); Rev. Fr. Ubaldo Fernandes (Aquem); Rev. Fr. Eusico Pereira (Cavelossim); Rev. Fr. Santo Antonio Pereira (Dramapur); Rev. Fr. Leonardo Moraes (Velim); Rev. Fr. Tomas

The Green Guardians Certificate Course titled “A Lenten Path of Ecological Conversion” was successfully organized by the Salesian Sisters in collaboration with the Diocesan Commission for Ecology. The programme also received endorsement from the FABC Office for Human Development and Climate Change Desk, highlighting its importance in promoting ecological awareness and climate action within faith

The Diocesan Catechetical Centre has officially launched its Theological and Pastoral Formation of the Laity program for the 2026-2027 cycle. This year’s curriculum, themed “Know Your Faith, Live Your Faith, Share Your Faith,” focuses on a deep-dive exploration titled “Understanding the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC).” Program Curriculum and Structure The program is designed

The Centre would like to announce these courses for the Pastoral Year 2026 – 2027: LITURGICAL ANIMATORS VII   St. Jerome Church   (Diocesan Level – Mapusa)   FULL DAY   (9.00 AM to 5.00 PM)   Rs. 3,000/-   [ENGLISH]   SEVADHORMIK SEVOK VARADANT XXVII       (Deanery Level – Vasco)    

The National Pilgrim Virgin Statue (Peregrinatio Mariae) of Fatima has remained in the custody of the National Centre in Goa since December 2002, when it was gifted from the Sanctuary of Fatima, Portugal by H.E. Bishop Serafim de Souza Ferreira e Silva, upon the request of H.E. Archbishop Henry D’Souza of Calcutta (of happy memory),

The Museum of Christian Art (MoCA) will host Echoes of May, a soulful evening of jazz and diverse musical expressions, on 16th May from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. as part of the International Museum Day Celebrations at MoCA. The programme will feature the Three Tale Trio, a genre-blending collective known for fusing Jazz, Blues,

During the Fourth National Ecumenical Bishops’ Fellowship Meeting held on May 08, 2026, at St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences (SJNAHS) Bengaluru, the launching of the National Federation of Churches in India (NFCI) took place. In the context of the Churches in India being in a critical situation facing many challenges and difficulties such

In the wake of rising tensions and communal discord simmering in Goa, Sneh Sangam, a celebration of festivals was organised by Sadbhav, an endeavour of the Society of Pilar for fostering Interreligious dialogue. The celebration held on Buddha Poornima, 1st of May 2026 at the Pilar Pilgrim Centre, was meant to reaffirm the values of coexistence,

A significant joint meeting of the Executive Committee of the Diocesan Commission for Ecology (DCE) and the Parish Jubilee Committee of St. Anne’s Parish, Ponda was held on Tuesday, 28th April 2026, marking an important milestone in the Archdiocese’s ecological mission. The gathering commenced with an opening prayer, followed by a warm welcome from Parish