Archdiocesan News

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

On the occasion of World Tourism Day, MoCA  is thrilled to organise ‘Tales Beyond Time: A History Voyage’, an Elocution Competition  inspired by the 2024 World Tourism Day theme – Tourism and Peace. The competition is open to all in the given categories. Kindly check attachment for the details:

On the occasion of the Feast of the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary and Independence day, Parishioners of Our Lady of Grace Church, Bicholim had a wonderful evening by organizing celebrations in a traditional way known as Ekvottachi Sanz which was enjoyed amidst traditional cultural programmes and games played in the good olden days, under the guidance of the

The Chicalim Youth Farmers Club (CYFC) commenced the paddy plantation in the fields of Chicalim on the occasion of India’s 78th Independence Day. The event was graced by the presence of South Goa MP Captain Viriato Fernandes, Mentor and Botany Professor at St Joseph Vaz College, Rev. Dr. Bolmax Pereira, Panch Member Roman Vaz, members

Somudai Prayer Service for the month of September dedicated to all mothers, teachers, Priests/Religious. Kindly find attached below the Somudai Service for the month of September by Director, Diocesan Centre for Lay Apostolate:

On the 15th of August, the Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady, the youth of Tivim Parish came together for a gathering named “Luminate.” The event began with adoration, conducted by the Parish Youth Animator, Fr. Ramiro Luis.Following the adoration, the Parish Priest, Fr. Mariano Silveira, warmly welcomed the youth and expressed his joy

Fr. Geraldo John Diniz, a priest belonging to the Archdiocese of Goa embarked on his Journey to heaven after faithfully completing his ministry, entrusted to him by the lord, on the afternoon of 16th August, 2024.As expressed by Many Priests he was a holy, dedicated, kind, empathetic, helpful, pastor united to the heart of Christ

St. Alex Church Calangute, organised ‘Congutakaranchea Ekvottachi Sanz’. An evening to bring all parishioners together to cherish traditions of Goa.