All India Association of Catholic Schools

In the years following India’s independence, the nation’s educational landscape was rapidly evolving. Amid shifting policies and emerging ideologies, Catholic educators sought to preserve the identity of their schools while responding to national educational demands

The 56th Annual Convention of the All India Association of Catholic Schools (AINACS) brought together over a thousand Catholic educators from across India for four days of learning, reflection, and fellowship at the Park Regis Convention Centre in Arpora, Goa, from October 7 to 10, 2025.

In an inspiring session titled “Ignite Minds, Exploring Frontiers: The Convergence of Space, Education, and Industry,” Indian Air Force Group Captain and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shared his extraordinary journey with educators at the 56th National Convention of the All India Association of Catholic Schools (AINACS), held at the Park Regis Convention Centre, Arpora, Goa, from October 7–10, 2025.

At the concluding Eucharistic celebration of the 56th National Convention of the All India Association of Catholic Schools (AINACS), held at the Park Regis Convention Centre, Arpora, Goa, from October 7–10, 2025, Archbishop Elias Gonsalves of Nagpur, central India, urged Catholic educators to renew the heart of education through faith, unity, and mission-driven leadership.

“Education today must rediscover its soul — the call to walk together in faith and service,” said Auxiliary Bishop Simião Fernandes of Goa and Daman, addressing the 56th Annual Convention of the All India Association of Catholic Schools (AINACS) on October 9 at the Park Regis Convention Centre, Arpora, Goa.

On Day 2 of the three-day 56th National Convention of the All India Association of Catholic Schools (AINACS), currently underway in Goa from October 8 to 10, a thought-provoking panel discussion on “Stakeholder Management” emerged as one of the highlights of the event.

At the 56th National Convention of the All India Association of Catholic Schools (AINACS) held in Arpora, Goa, Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão, Archbishop of Goa and Daman, offered a profound vision of leadership in Catholic education, grounded in the Gospel and the principles of synodality.

“Let us be rooted in Christ and be messengers of hope as Catholic educators,” urged Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão, Archbishop of Goa and Daman, during the inaugural Eucharistic celebration of the 56th National Convention of the All India Association of Catholic Schools (AINACS).