Archdiocesan News

St. Xavier’s College, through the IQAC and in collaboration with the PACT Foundation and O. P. Jindal Global University, hosted a one-day State level Faculty Development Programme on the theme, “Advancing Excellence in Higher Education: Innovation and Global Perspectives”. 150 faculty members from 15 institutions  across the state of Goa participated in the program.  The Acting Principal, Ms. […]

Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr, Porvorim held its 35th Annual Antonio Pereira Konknni Puroskar 2025 Ceremony on February 02 (Sunday), 2025 at 5.00 p.m. Mr. Prasad Lolyekar, IAS officer consented to be the chief guest of the day. The following Konkani stalwarts were honoured with the respective awards:- Dr. Jack Sequeira Konknni Puroskar 2024: Marcos Cosme

St. Xaviers College hosted its 59 Annual Sports Meet on 8 February, 2025 on the sprawling college grounds and was widely attended.  “It is not a simple day in our college routine, rather on this day we celebrate the sporting talents with which God has blessed our students …” was the resounding welcome address of

The Diocesan Centre for Biblical Apostolate (DCBA) of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman celebrated the Jubilee of the Word of God on 26th January, 2025 at St. Thomas Church, Aldona, on the occasion of the 6th World Sunday of the Word of God. The solemn Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Rev. Fr. Henry

Media Mission a unique Media Education and interpersonal Communication skills enhancement program was held recently at Quepem and Carmona Parishes, during the Novenas and feast.  Media mission holds special importance this Jubilee Year as it invites us to step back and reflect on the way we relate and communicate with God, with our families and

Jubilee of Ecumenism (Christian Unity) was celebrated on 24th January 2025 at 7:30 pm at the Holy Family Church, Alto Porvorim, under the leadership of our Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Caetano Fernandes, who also serves as the incharge of the Ecumenical Apostolate in the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman.This special celebration was part of the

CanSurvive, an initiative of Caritas Goa, Presents ‘The CanSurvive Concert’  on 4th February 2025 (Tuesday) from 7.30 pm onwards at Ka;a Academy AC Auditorium. Free Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Caritas Goa office near Mandovi Hotel, Panjim. For mor details Call: 8182830405.

A study tour to Mangalore-Bengaluru was curated by the faculty of the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism at St Xavier’s College, Mapusa for their final year students. The purpose of the trip was to provide experiential learning and exposures require to better understand the media industry and apply what they have learnt in class.

St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, Goa, celebrated its 59th Annual Day on January 25, 2025. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Rev. Fr. Dr. Romeo Monteiro, Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, and a renowned musician. The event began with a formal welcome by the college administrator, Rev. Fr. Antonio Salema. The Acting