Archdiocesan News

Rediscovering Sixteenth Century Local Language Literature in Goa: Texts, Traditions, and Historical Narratives. On 22nd August 2026, Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr (TSKK), Porvorim organised a ‘National Symposium,’ in collaboration with St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangalore on the topic “Rediscovering Sixteenth Century Local Language Literature in Goa: Texts, Traditions, and Historical Narratives.” The objective

The magazine ‘Amcho Sevadhorm’ commemorates the Jubilee Year of its existence and on that occasion an exhibition entitled, “Our Liturgical Treasure / Amchem Sevadhormik Daiz” was inaugurated on 20th August, 2026, in the Pastoral Institute St. Pius X, Old Goa by His Eminence Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão, Archbishop of Goa and Daman in the presence

The Western Regional Bible Commission (WRBC) held its two-day live-in meeting from 17th to 18th August 2026 at Jeevan Vikas Kendra, Pethapur, Gandhinagar Archdiocese, Gujarat. The meeting was chaired by Most Rev. Simião P. Fernandes, Auxiliary Bishop of Goa and Daman and Chairman Bishop of the WRBC and coordinated by Fr. Macson Fernandes, Regional Secretary.

With a deep commitment to strengthening Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs), also known as Small Christian Communities (SCCs), in Goa, the Diocesan Pastoral Secretariat (DPS), which coordinates the BEC ministry in the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, organised an overnight BEC training programme on 15 and 16 August at the St Joseph Vaz Spiritual Renewal Centre,

Vorsachea vorsak, Agostachea dusrea aitarak, Raia Comitium Odhikareancho Dis somarombhta. Hea vorsak ho dis Agostache 9 tarker, sokallim 11 vorancher, Raia Igorjechea sobhaghorant zalo. He pavtti vixoi aslo, “Mhoje sovem rigun ravat – Dekhivont Fuddari zaiat.” Raia Comitiumachea Odheox Bhoin Lucia-n soglleam Raia Comitium-a khal aslole Presidiumachea ani Curiechea Odhikareank ievkarlo. Bhanddari Bhav Nicolau-an “Odhikari”

Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Valpoi, Goa, will organise a Somudai Wise Bible Quiz Competition on the Book of Genesis on Sunday, 13 September 2026, at 10.00 a.m. at the School Hall, Valpoi. The quiz, based on the Book of Genesis, aims to encourage participants to grow in faith and fellowship. The event invites the

Montfort Academy, Corlim, Tiswadi, Goa, is offering music training through its Music Academy, welcoming learners of all ages, from beginners to advanced. The academy teaches piano/keyboard, guitar, violin, vocals, electric guitar and other musical instruments. With experienced and qualified trainers, the academy focuses on personalised learning, individual attention and guidance. Students will also have opportunities

The Museum of Christian Art (MoCA) will host “Strings and Stories (16th–20th Century)”, an immersive journey through sound and art across eras, on Sunday, 30 August 2026, at 6.30 p.m. at the Museum of Christian Art, Old Goa. Featuring the Lemongrass String Quartet, the programme will take audiences on a journey through centuries of Western

Parishes across Goa will mark the Solemnity of Our Lady of Assumption and Independence Day on 15th August 2026 with a variety of faith, cultural and community celebrations, bringing parishioners together in the spirit of faith, fellowship and patriotism. Aldona (Bhag. Tomechi Firgoz): Host to Somudayanchea Ekvottachi Sanz 2026 under the theme “Festam Porbam Vorvim

Diamond Jubilee Mass at Cranford draws thousands as Archbishop of Goa’s week-long UK tour closes with Mass at St Vincent de Paul, Osterley Archbishop of Goa, Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, spent a week in the United Kingdom from 31 July to 8 August, presiding at Masses for Goan communities across London, Swindon and Southall, and