Archdiocesan News

Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão, Archbishop of Goa and Daman, together with Auxiliary Bishop Simião Fernandes, Fr. Leo Fernandes, Executive secretary of Pastoral Secretariat, Fr. Patrick Luis SFX, Dean of Canacona Deanery, Fr. Joseph Correia, Parochial Administrator of Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Chiplem, many other priests and lay representatives of various sections of […]

Diocesan Lay Apostolate Centre and Lar Community celebrated the Inaugural of New Pastoral year at Lar de Estudantes together with all the leaders of association, movements, guild and some commissions on 10th June 2026.Mass was celebrated by his Eminence Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao.Also the Pastoral planner of DCLA 2026 to 2027 was released on

Eight young seminarians of the Karnataka-Goa Province of the Carmelites were formally inducted into the stage of Postulancy for the Formation Year 2026–2027 on Sunday, 7 June 2026, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, at the Carmelite Monastery, Margao. The Eucharistic Celebration was presided over by Fr John Sequeira OCD,

As part of the June catechetical theme, “Abide in Me” (Mhoje Sovem Rigun Ravat), the Catechetical Association of Our Lady of Candelaria Church, Baina, organized a Drawing and Colouring Activity on 7th June 2026. The activity was based on the theme “Jesus is the Vine and We are the Branches.” Students from Pre-Communion to Class

At the start of the Pastoral Year, 2026-27, the EXCO Team of the Legion of Mary Raia Comitium undertook a mission visit to Daman to promote devotion to Our Lady through the Legion of Mary and explore the possibility of establishing a new Presidium in the region. The visit was rooted in the LOM’s motto,

To mark World Environment Day on 5th June 2026, His Eminence Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrao and Auxiliary Bishop Simiao Fernandes, together with the staff of the various offices at the Archbishop’s House, took part in a special tree-planting ceremony by planting an Acai tree as a symbol of care for creation. Native to the Amazon

The 1st All Goa 5.3ft 7-a-Side Altar Servers Football Tournament was successfully organized by the Holy Trinity Church Altar Servers, Benaulim, in association with the Holy Trinity Parish Youth. The tournament commenced on 10th May 2026 at the SAG Ground, Vaddie, Benaulim, and concluded with a grand finale on 31st May 2026 under floodlights. The

Bethany Convent High School, Sao Jose de Areal, Salcete-Goa, has received a prestigious National Award among 17 schools that participated across India in the “School Challenge: Towards Tobacco-Free Generation” organized by Ministry of Education, Government of India, Department of School Education and Literacy. Headmistress Sr Sandra Fernandes and Nodal Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Godinho were honoured

Prof. (Dr.) Annie Rajan has taken charge as Principal of Fr. Agnel College, Pilar. Rev. Fr. Anthony D’Silva highlighted her 28 years teaching at DCT’s Dhempe College (Associate Professor) and her role coordinating the IGNOU study centre. Rajan earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Mumbai, focusing on a Machine Translation Toolkit

The aroma of freshly prepared Goan delicacies, lively music, and laughter filled the air as families and visitors gathered at the Comedy and Cuisine Festival. While the event celebrated food, entertainment, and community, its true purpose was far deeper: empowering women and creating opportunities for those rebuilding their lives. Organized by Project Hope of Caritas