Archdiocesan News

Fr. Linferd Savio Fernandes, a priest of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, has successfully completed his doctoral thesis at the School of Education, St Mary’s University, London, towards the award of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). His thesis, titled “Belonging in Schools: An Ecosophical Study of Educators, Teacher Education and Policy in Secondary Schools

The Bicholim Deanery Level Badminton Tournament 2026 was successfully held on 20th September 2026 at Livrament Hall, Tivim, under the organization of St Christopher Parish Youth, Tivim. The tournament brought together participants from various parishes of the Bicholim Deanery, creating a wonderful atmosphere of sportsmanship, fellowship, teamwork and healthy competition. With 35 teams participating across

The Museum of Christian Art (MoCA) will host a workshop on Parrots Pallette – a Chitari Parrot Workshop led by artist Vinod Mardolkar, on September 27 at the MoCA Knowledge Centre, Convent of St. John of God, Old Goa. The workshop begins with a brief walkthrough of the exhibition, offering participants a closer look at

The Rev. Dr. Fr. Bolmax Pereira Memorial Lecture, organised at St. Anne’s Church, Ponda, On Sunday 13th September, 2026 as part of the 8th Centenary Celebration of the Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi (1226–2026) and Season of Creation 2026, brought together faith, science and environmental action under the theme “Faith, Science and Action for Our Common Home.” The programme began with a prayer for

The Diocesan Centre for Social Communications Media (DCSCM), Goa, conducted media education sessions for Confirmation students of Majorda Parish on 9th August, Canaguinim Parish on 16th September, for Youth of Bastora Parish on 12th July and for adults at Corgao Parish on 4th September. Fr. Tadeu D’Silva SFX,the parish priest of Canaguinim Parish,  Fr. Isidorio Fernandes,

The Rev. Fr. Dr. Bolmax Pereira Memorial Inter-School Ecology Quiz 2026 was successfully conducted at St. Anne’s Church Hall, Ponda, on 10th September 2026 as part of the 8th Centenary Celebration of St. Francis of Assisi (1226–2026) and the Season of Creation 2026 in collaboration withthe Diocesan Commission for Ecology, Archdiocesan Board of Education and Diocesan Society of Education and organised by the St. Anne’s

Legion of Mary association celebrated their patroness’ day across parishes in Goa on 8th September 2026. Following are the glimpses of the same:

 “We are very grateful to Fr. Barry Cardozo and his team of Priests, namely, Fr. Leo Fernandes, Fr. Albano Fernandes, Fr. Onasis D’cruz, Fr. Anthony Carvalho and Fr Jofhuo Fernandes, for conducting this media mission in our parish. It was informative and need of the hour, preparing the people to face the challenges with communication

A total of 81 eligible participants of the Bible Course received their Diploma Certificates from the Auxiliary Bishop of Goa and Daman, Most Rev. Simião Purificação Fernandes, during a special Diploma Day celebration held at St. Francis Xavier Church, Duler, on Tuesday, 25 August 2026. The Bible Course was conducted at Duler Parish from July

The Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary was celebrated with joy and devotion at Our Lady of Candelaria Chapel, Socorro, Porvorim along with Mother’s Day celebration, honouring love and sacrifices of mothers towards their children. The celebration commenced with some welcoming words from Chaplain Fr Walter de Sa, who stressed on the