Archdiocesan News

The Department of Mass Communication & Journalism at St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, successfully organised the tenth edition of its flagship inter–higher secondary media festival, MediaScope 10.0 in January. The day-long event brought together enthusiastic participants from ten higher secondary institutions across Goa. The event commenced with an inaugural ceremony attended by Administrator Rev. Fr. Antonio […]

The Museum of Christian Art (MoCA), in collaboration with Quizarre, presents the 3rd edition of Quizzards on 21st March 2026 at 4:30 PM onwards at the Museum of Christian Art, Old Goa. This exciting quiz will explore themes ranging from Goa, its rich heritage and culture to MoCA and museums, Feasts and Festivals, art and

The Green Guardians Certificate Course, a joint venture of the Diocesan Commission for Ecology, Archdiocese of Goa, and the Salesian Sisters, Goa, invites Green Guardians, Eco Ambassadors, and all those passionate about ecological conservation to register and participate in this certificate Course on Ecology. The course will be conducted from February 24th to March 31st,

The 14th of February is remembered as a day of love. From 2026 onwards, it has taken on a deeper and more enduring meaning with the appointment of Fr. Agnel Pinheiro as the Bishop of the Diocese of Sindhudurg. Truly, it is a gift of love to the Church and to all who have known

The CCBI has released the following rituals: (1) Institution of Catechists, Lectors, and Acolytes; (2) Order of Baptism of Children; and (3) Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. The rituals were released by Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli, Apostolic Nuncio to India and Nepal, in the presence of Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, President of the CCBI; Archbishop

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Rev. Fr. Agnelo Pinheiro, of this Archdiocese, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Sindhudurg. The official announcement was made at the Vatican at 12.00 p.m. on 14 February 2026. At the same time, that is, at 04.30 p.m. IST, the announcement was delivered at the Archbishop’s House, Panjim,

The fourth edition of Sadbhav Sammelan 2026, an international interfaith conference, inaugurated on February 6, 2026, at Pilar Pilgrim Centre, Pilar Goa, brought together students, educators, researchers, peace practitioners, and faith leaders. The conference reflected on the theme “Together for Peace: Faiths in Action.” The inaugural lamp was lit by Dr. Narayan B. Desai, educationist and researcher from

The Society of the Helpers of Mary joyfully celebrated 50 years of dedicated service at Nitya Seva Niketan, Rivona, Goa, on 23 January 2026. The occasion also commemorated the Golden Jubilee of Religious Profession of Sr. Rukmini Cardozo SHM, making it a twin jubilee of grace, gratitude, and committed service. The solemn Eucharistic Celebration was

The Federation of Jesuit Alumni Associations of India (JAAI), representing an impressive 250,000 ex-students from Jesuit institutions across the country, held its 11th National Congress from February 6–8, 2026. Hosted in Goa for the first time by the Jesuit Alumni Association of Goa (JAAG), the event unfolded on the beautifully designed campus of the V.M.

The new building of the Pontifical Mission Organisations was blessed and inaugurated on 7 February 2026 in Bangalore. The event took place in the presence of more than 170 Bishops of the Latin, Syro-Malabar and Syro-Malankara Churches. They were in the city to attend the CCBI and CBCI meetings. His Excellency Leopoldo Girelli, Apostolic Nuncio