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Quepem Deanery Youth Experience with the Pilgrim Cross & the Portrait of Mother Mary

Cross recollect the suffering and salvific mission of Christ. As St. John of the Cross says, “if you wish to be like Christ, look always for the cross”. With this intention in mind, we the Quepem Deanery Youth, started our journey with the Pilgrim Cross and the Portrait of Mary on 4th of August 2024. […]

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Prayer Service for Celebration and Reflection on Father’s Day

Prayer Service for Celebration and Reflection on Father’s Day In the Church, however, fathers have been honoured through the example of St. Joseph as far back as the 10th century when Joseph’s life was celebrated in Rome. Pope Pius V extended the celebration to the entire Church in 1570 while Pope Pius IX declared St.

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'Natural Family Planning Day' celebrated by Diocesan Family Service Centre

\’Natural Family Planning Day\’ celebrated by Diocesan Family Service Centre The Diocesan Family Service Centre celebrated the \’Natural Family Planning Day\’ at St. Francis Xavier Church, Chicalim on 16th July 2023. The Eucharist celebration was held at 8 a.m. and the main celebrant was Fr. Albano Fernandes, the Director of DFSC. In his homily, he

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Pastoral Theme for the Pastoral Year 2023-2024

Pastoral Theme for the Pastoral Year 2023-2024 The Archbishop through his letter dated 23rd February, 2023 has granted approval for the following theme to be implemented as the Pastoral Theme for the Pastoral Year 2023-2024: In Konkani: “HANVEM TUMKAM KELAM TOXENCH TUMI-I KORAT\” (Ju.13, 15). In English: “YOU ALSO SHOULD DO AS I HAVE DONE TO YOU\” (Jn.

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