Archdiocesan News

CCBI Unveils 115 School Textbooks for CBSE and ICSE Schools

The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) launched a set of 115 school textbooks along with electives/non-core curriculum books for CBSE and ICSE schools at an event, held at St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore, on September 10, 2024. The textbooks were officially unveiled by Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, President of the […]

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Ganesh Chaturthi Message by His Eminence Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão

On this auspicious day of Ganesh Chaturthi, I, along with Auxiliary Bishop Simião Fernandes and all the Catholic faithful of this Archdiocese, would like to convey warm and joyful greetings to every member of the Hindu community in this State. This festival calls for removal of obstacles, growth in wisdom and respect for all, creating

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Journey of Canacona Deanery Youth with the Pilgrim Cross & the Portrait of Mother Mary

We are all pilgrims with HOPE on the Journey of Faith’ This year holds special significance for all of us as we prepare for the Jubilee Year 2025 and the exposition of St. Francis Xavier. The theme resonates deeply: “We are all pilgrims with Hope on the journey of faith.” Inspired by St. John Paul

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Workshop Enhances Photography Skills on World Photography Day

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.

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Quepem Deanery Youth Experience with the Pilgrim Cross & the Portrait of Mother Mary

Cross recollect the suffering and salvific mission of Christ. As St. John of the Cross says, “if you wish to be like Christ, look always for the cross”. With this intention in mind, we the Quepem Deanery Youth, started our journey with the Pilgrim Cross and the Portrait of Mary on 4th of August 2024.

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National Conference: ‘Adolescence: A Journey from Conflict to Integration’

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

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Launch of Stucco Moulding Heritage Playcraft Kit & Stucco Wall Art Workshop in collaboration with VVM’s Vidya Vikas Academy, Margao – MoCA

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

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A new addition to MoCA: Object Donation Ceremony

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

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