Archdiocesan News

With the aim to create awareness about Hindi and a sense of pride towards the language. ‘Hindi Diwas Samaroh’ was organised by the Department of Hindi at St. Xavier’s College on 24th September 2024. The Chief Guests of the Program were Ms. Ursula Barreto, Principal of St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa. To mark the occasion On- […]

Sadbhav Mahotsav, the annual community festival for farmers, traditional practitioners and villagers from the San Andre Constituency was celebrated on the 28th of September 2024 in collaboration with the Goa Velha Panchayat, at Casa do Povo hall, Goa Velha. It was organised by Sadbhav – an endeavour of the Society of Pilar for fostering interfaith relations and

The Catholic Church in India has unveiled a new digital portal aimed at supporting migrants across the country. The portal was officially launched by Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão , President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) and the Archbishop of Goa. Archbishop Victor Henry Thakur, Chairman of the CCBI Commission for Migrants and Archbishop

On the occasion of Diocesan Vocation Promotion Sunday, an exhibition match was played between the Rachol Seminarians and the youth of Betalbatim Parish, on 15th September 2024, on the Betalbatim football ground at 4:30 p.m. The Chief Guest of the day was, Most. Rev. Simiâo Purificaçâo Fernandes, the Auxiliary Bishop of Goa, and the guest

The AICUF cell of St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, successfully organized the 3rd edition of the “Choir of the Year” on September 21, 2024, in the College Seminar hall. The event, which saw the participation of 11 teams, each comprising 10 members, including one faculty member, was a vibrant celebration of Catholic leadership and values. The

On 15th September, the vocation Sunday at Ambajim Chapel, affiliated to Holy Spirit Church, Margao was celebrated in a unique manner by the Catechists and Catechism students. In the morning after the catechism mass, an adoration was organised praying for the vocations. In the evening a football Utsav was held at Presentation Convent ground. The

The much loved fest of the Pilernkars, ‘Matiechem fest 3.0’, is all set to be celebrated with pomp and thrill on the 2nd of October 2024. With the core content of the 3rd edition of the fest, highlighting the issues of land conversion and conservation of the natural elements of the environment, the fest is

Our Lady of the Rosary HSS, Dona Paula recently organised an Inter religious Solidarity programme titled ‘Guldasta’ in collaboration with Solidarity Forum of the Society of Pilar. The programme aimed at strengthening inter religious harmony and peace within the school community. Over 350 students participated in the programme. The programme began with the lighting of

MoCA is inviting YOU to reimagine some of their most loved pieces in the collection. Sign up to experiment, play and learn more about the MoCA collection in a hands on way!Here’s what you can expect –– Curated walkthrough with a museum educator.– Learn more about selected pieces in the collection and their stories.– Create

A three-Day individually guided silent Ignatian Retreat will be conducted by Jesuits Fathers and Lay Ignatians at Xavier Retreat House, Baga Goa. It is a Retreat wherein you learn to pray in silence and explore the various questions doubts you might have deep in your heart regarding our Faith, Scriptures and Traditions. For more details