Archdiocesan News

Seminar on Millets Collaborative Learning Cafe an initiative by the Friends of Jesuits of the Goa Province is organising a seminar on millets \”Mad about Millets\” on 15th March 2023 from 06.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. at Jesuit House, panjim. Dr. Maryanne Lobo will discuss the nutritional value of millets, their role in sustainable farming,

Parish Family Cell and Widows Group installed at Caranzalem Parish The Parish Family Cell was installed at Our Lady of Rosary Church, Caranzalem by Fr. Albano Fernandes, Director Diocesan Family Service Centre. The Parish Family Service Cell is a coordinating body of the representative families of the Parish for the needs of the Families, through

Don Bosco, Tuem – Boarding Admission The Don Bosco, Tuem is now open for Boarding Admission. For Enrollment and more details kindly check the attachment below:

‘Novena of Grace’ (Kurpechim Novenam) at the Basilica – 4th to 12th March The ‘Novena of Grace’ (Kurpechim Novenam) will take place from March 4th to March 12th on the theme ‘Discerning Gods Call & Committing Oneself like St Francis Xavier to Apostolic Preferences in Synodality.’ Daily Masses:Konkani – 6 am, 7 am, 8 am,

Around Seventeen thousand people participate in the  Annual Walking Pilgrimage at Sancoale The annual Lenten Walking Pilgrimage was held at Sancoale on, 26th February, 2023. At the beginning of the season of Lent this walking pilgrimage is an opportunity for the Catholics to do penance and pray for their renewal and renewal of the world.

Spiritual Enrichment for Deacons’ Families As part of the Proximate Preparation for the Priestly Ordination of the Archdiocesan Deacons, the Pastoral Institute organized Spiritual Enrichment Program for the family members of the 6 deacons who are presently participating in the 46th Pastoral Enrichment Program at the Institute. Some relatives and neighbors also participated in the

Feast of Miraculous Cross ‘Piddeamcho Khuris’ Old Goa The feast of Miraculous Cross (‘Piddeamcho Khuris’) was celebrated yesterday at St Joseph Vaz Spiritual Renewal Centre, Old Goa. Devotees from across the state flocked to this place to celebrate the Apparition of Jesus Christ on the wooden Cross which occurred on 23rd February in 1619.

Prayers and Financial Assistance to the Victims of Turkey and Syria Earthquake The Caritas Goa has appealed to all Catholics and people of Goodwill to contribute towards the aid for Victims of Turkey and Syria Earthquake.  Following is the letter that was sent to Parish Priests and heads of institutions.