Archdiocesan News

On the occasion of World Photography Day, the Department of Mass Communication & Journalism of St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa hosted an enriching photography workshop designed to elevate students’ skills across specialized niches. The workshop took place in two venues: the Seminar Hall and the PG Conference Hall ON 19TH August 2024, Commemorating world Photography Day.

The Department of Psychology at Rosary College of Commerce & Arts, Navelim, Salcete Goa in collaboration with the Diocesan Family Service Centre, Panjim Goa, organized a one-day National Conference titled “Adolescence: A Journey from Conflict to Integration” on the 29th of August, 2024. The national conference brought together educators, counselors, scholars and practitioners to explore

Bardez Sadbhavna Dis, a grand celebration of togetherness was celebrated at the Sacred Heart of Jesus High School, Anjuna on the occasion of the Sadbhavna Diwas celebrated in the month of August. This programme was organized by Sadbhav in collaboration with St. Michael’s Parish Anjuna, Sacred Heart of Jesus High School, Anjuna and St. Michael’s

On 28th August 2024, MoCA launched its second Heritage Playcraft Kit inspired by Stucco Moulding. With art, history and education at their heart, this series of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) art educational kits aim to foster artistic skills, cultural awareness and creativity among young minds. The primary goal of these kits is to provide an engaging and

The Museum of Christian Art (MoCA), Old Goa, received the donation of two exquisite ivory objects—a Pieta and a Crucifix— from the private collection of Dr. Maria Isabel Gama Rose, facilitated by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Lisbon, Portugal. The object handover ceremony was graced by the presence of Dr. Maria Isabel Carvalho Mendonça Raimundo, Consul

Harvest Festival was celebrated at St. Bras (Sao Bras, Parish Gandaulim. Click below for the glimpses of the same:

A formative seminar on the “Basics of Inter-Religious Dialogue” was held on 25th August 2024 at Pilar Pilgrim Centre, Pilar Goa. It was jointly organized by the Apostolate of Inter-Religious Dialogue and Sadbhav – fora for the promotion of Inter-Religious harmony in the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman. Over 120 participants from 52 parishes and 2

The A.I.C.U.F. cell of St. Xavier’s College organized Sadbhavana Diwas on 21st August 2024 to honour Rajiv Gandhi and celebrate unity in diversity. The Principal of the College Ms Ursula Barreto as well as the Administrator Fr Tony Salema highlighted the importance of Inter Religious Dialogue in Academic environments.  The event, themed “Unitedly proclaim the

“Art as a healing tool” is a course in Alternative Art Training organised byCaritas Goa. The course aims at enabling the participants to dig out the inner expressions of ones’ life through colours. It is not required to be an artist but one can become an alternate artist. We completed three very successful training courses and