Archdiocesan News

Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences in collaboration with various Church bodies, will organise a formation webinar on June 9 titled “Why & How to Celebrate ‘Creation Day’ with the New Mass,” to help dioceses, parish teams, and priests prepare for the annual celebration of Creation Day on the third Sunday of September. The initiative follows […]

“The Lord has done great things for us, and holy is His name!” This triumphant cry filled the air as the Handmaids of Christ celebrated Sr. Serafica Baracho’s 100th birthday – the Congregation’s first centenary jewel, a symphony of gratitude for a life drenched in God’s boundless love. At 100, Sr. Serafica shines as a

The Job Fair recently held at St Xavier’s College, Mapusa, attracted a large number of final year students and alumni  to explore diverse career opportunities that were offered by reputed companies who had set up job desks at the College campus. The Placement Drive featured a wide range of roles across sectors, including sales executive, human

The Museum of Christian Art (MoCA), Old Goa, marked International Museum Day 2026 with a vibrant three-day celebration titled May for Music,  Mango,  Museum and Mario, bringing together music, heritage, and community engagement. The celebrations commenced on 16th May with Echoes of May, a live musical evening held in the museum courtyard. Featuring the Three

The Archbishop-Patriarch, His Eminence Filipe Neri Ferrão, has made the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, for the pastoral year 2026-27: Appointed Parish Priests:Rev. Fr. Menino Vales (Olaulim); Rev. Fr. Ubaldo Fernandes (Aquem); Rev. Fr. Eusico Pereira (Cavelossim); Rev. Fr. Santo Antonio Pereira (Dramapur); Rev. Fr. Leonardo Moraes (Velim); Rev. Fr. Tomas

The Green Guardians Certificate Course titled “A Lenten Path of Ecological Conversion” was successfully organized by the Salesian Sisters in collaboration with the Diocesan Commission for Ecology. The programme also received endorsement from the FABC Office for Human Development and Climate Change Desk, highlighting its importance in promoting ecological awareness and climate action within faith

The Diocesan Catechetical Centre has officially launched its Theological and Pastoral Formation of the Laity program for the 2026-2027 cycle. This year’s curriculum, themed “Know Your Faith, Live Your Faith, Share Your Faith,” focuses on a deep-dive exploration titled “Understanding the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC).” Program Curriculum and Structure The program is designed

The Centre would like to announce these courses for the Pastoral Year 2026 – 2027: LITURGICAL ANIMATORS VII   St. Jerome Church   (Diocesan Level – Mapusa)   FULL DAY   (9.00 AM to 5.00 PM)   Rs. 3,000/-   [ENGLISH]   SEVADHORMIK SEVOK VARADANT XXVII       (Deanery Level – Vasco)    

The National Pilgrim Virgin Statue (Peregrinatio Mariae) of Fatima has remained in the custody of the National Centre in Goa since December 2002, when it was gifted from the Sanctuary of Fatima, Portugal by H.E. Bishop Serafim de Souza Ferreira e Silva, upon the request of H.E. Archbishop Henry D’Souza of Calcutta (of happy memory),