There is a news item flashing that “Basilica and Archdiocese were taken into confidence while finalizing the plan for the facilitation centre for Tourists under the PRASAD scheme.” Here is a clarification:It is true that the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman was represented by me at the meetings with regard to the proposed PRASAD scheme.After the […]
A 3 day Lenten retreat shall be held in St. John the Baptist Church, Pilerne as a part of the Lenten program, on the 28th to 30th March 2025.The retreat shall be preached by Fr. Ashlyn Chand, the official exorcist of Mumbai Archdiocese. Fr. Ashlyn is accompanied by 7 team members. For more details kindly
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The Diocesan Youth Centre held its “Day with the Lord” on 23rd March, at Jesus Mary and Joseph Parish in Nuvem. The theme of the day was, ‘Hope will not disappoint you!’ Youngsters had a meaningful spiritual experience and upliftment in their spirit, filling their hearts with hope and joy. About 800 youngsters attended from
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In celebration of World Water Day on 22nd March, the SY BSc students of St.Joseph Vaz College Cortalim-Goa, embarked on an educational visit to the traditional kullagar managed by Purva Farm, Dabal, followed by a visit to a nearby dam on Codli River, in celebration of World Water Day as part of their Ecotourism Botany
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The FABC Pastoral letter urges us to reflect on the urgency of responding to the ecological crisis in our time and calls us towards an ecological Conversion. Click the link for the Pastoral letter.
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‘Devacheam Bhurgeanchim Gitam, Volume 15’ with new liturgical hymns was released by Auxillary Bishop Simião Purificação Fernandes along with the members of the Diocesan Commission for Sacred Music and other dignitaries, around 11.45am, on March 19, 2025, at Archbishop’s Palace, Altinho. This volume is especially dedicated to the Auxiliary Bishop Simião Purificação Fernandes. Devachea Bhurgeanchim
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On the Solemnity of St Joseph, Husband of Mary, the parish of Santo Estevam had the honour of hosting the Diocesan Jubilee of Fathers & Husbands in the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman on 19th March 2025. The celebration commenced with the Holy Eucharist, presided over by His Excellency, Most Rev. Simião Purificação Fernandes, Auxiliary
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Fr. Venancio Santana Luis Fonseca, a priest belonging to the Archdiocese of Goa passed away peacefully on 7th March, 2025.He was born in Moira on 18th May, 1943 and ordained priest on 1st May 1972. His main assignments were as follows:Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Assolna
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The 7th APSPA (Asia Pacific School Psychology Association) International Conference was successfully held from March 6th to 8th. 2025. at the Pilgrim Centre, Pilar, Goa. Themed “AI and the Future of School Psychology and Education,” the event was jointly organized by the Asia Pacific School Psychology Association, Indian School Psychology Association, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa,
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The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) has released a landmark document, Pilgrims of Hope: Discerning the Synodal Path, aimed at deepening synodality within the Church in India. The document is the result of an extensive, participatory process involving lay faithful, clergy, religious, and bishops. It took shape through a preparatory phase, a working
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