Archdiocesan News

The joint Diploma Day of the Sevadhormik Sevok XXIX and Liturgical Animators VI was organized by the Diocesan Centre for Liturgy at the St. Joseph Vaz Spiritual Renewal Centre, Old Goa on 1st March 2026. At the Solemn Eucharistic celebration presided over by the Auxiliary Bishop His Excellency Simião Fernandes, certificates were presented to 233 […]

The National Conference 2026 on the theme “Connectedness in a Fragmented World – A Path for Formation 2035” was held on 27–28 February 2026 at Santa Monica Convent, Old Goa. The conference was organized by the Institute Mater Dei (IMD), a Unit of Conference of Religious Women India (CRWI) in collaboration with the CCBI Commission

On 18th February 2026, the AICUF Cell of Rosary College of Commerce and Arts proudly hosted the XIV All Goa Inter-Collegiate Bible Quiz – BIBLO-Q XIV, bringing together young minds from seven colleges across Goa under the inspiring theme, “Pilgrims of Faith.” The inaugural ceremony began with a solemn prayer service, setting a reflective tone

Our Lady of Candelaria Chapel celebrated Catechetical Day on Sunday, 15th February 2026, bringing together catechism students, parents, catechists, and parishioners for an evening of faith, reflection, and cultural expression. The programme commenced with a prayer dance to the tune of a devotional hymn, ,Mere Masiha thus, creating a serene and a prayerful ambience. This

A sacred Lenten Music Concert will be held on 15 March 2026 at 6:30 pm at the historic Church of Santa Monica, Old Goa, celebrating Goa’s unique tradition of Motets, classical sacred music composed especially for the Lenten season. The evening will feature reflective and prayerful music presented by Mae de Deus Church Choir (Saligao),

His Eminence Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão, President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India and Archbishop of Goa and Daman has invited the entire Latin Church in India to unite in prayer and supplication for peace in the midst of growing unrest and violence in the Middle East, particularly in the context of

The annual Lenten Walking Pilgrimage was held at Sancoale, on 22nd February, 2026, in the early hours of the day, to initiate the spiritual preparation for Lent.  The theme for the Pilgrimage “Followers of Christ, Pilgrims of Hope.” The Pilgrimage is a help for the faithful to begin the Holy season of Lent with Penance and sacrifice reflecting on the Love

The Final Meet of the Young Students Movement – Goa Region was held on 20 February 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the St. Joseph Vaz Spiritual Renewal Centre, Old Goa. Over 300 students, along with their teacher animators, attended the programme. The DYC Animation Team coordinated the whole program along with lively

The parishioners of the Church of Our Lady of Candelaria, Baina, Vasco, solemnly commemorated Santos Pasos on the First Sunday of Lent. The commemoration was held on 22nd February 2026, with the solemn Mass celebrated at 5:00 p.m., followed by the veneration of the sacred image, fostering a spirit of repentance, devotion, and gratitude. This

Bhov Povitr Tritveche Firgojent, Nagoa-Arpora-Baga,  8-ver Fevrerache 2026, eknis (19) supurlea bhurgeamnim poilech pavtt apleam Kallzant Jezuk Unddea rupan xevlo. Khorench, amkam Firgorjkarank ho dis ek vhod khuxecho vhortolo.   Sokallim, 8:30 voranchea Misa Bolidant supurlea bhurgeanim tanchea Avoi-Bapui sangata bhoktiponnant vantto ghetto zalear teach bhavarthan zaiteach Firgorjkaranim tancheam somarobhant vantto gheun tanche passot maglem.  Ganvchea Padr Vigar Rocklin D’Costa-an supurlea