St. Britto’s High School and the Britto’s Old Boys’ Association (OBA), Mapusa, in the western Indian state of Goa, honoured distinguished astronomer and proud Brittonian Fr. Richard D’Souza, SJ on November 21, on his appointment as Director of the Vatican Observatory.
Tiatr is a popular form of Goan Konkani musical theatre known for its blend of drama, comedy, songs, and social messages. The first recorded tiatr, Italian Bhurgo, written by Lucasinho Ribeiro, was staged in Bombay, western India, on April 17, 1892
Sadbhav of the Society of Pilar, in collaboration with the Conference of Religious India (Goa Unit) and the Solidarity Forum of Pilar Seminary, organised Samvad, a theological dialogue on the theme “Compassion Across Faiths: Building Bridges in a Divided World,” at the Pilar Pilgrim Centre in Goa, western India, on November 15.
Every Thursday, Pilar Hillock in Goa, western India, comes alive with hymns and prayers as pilgrims climb the slope, candles in hand, seeking grace through the intercession of Ven. Fr. Agnelo de Souza.
The Sisters of Mercy of the Holy Cross commemorated the 200th birth anniversary of their Co-Foundress, Blessed Maria Theresa Scherer, with a solemn celebration held at Asha Bhavan, Tivim, Goa on October 18, 2025.
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 a vibrant testament to India’s spirit of dialogue and diversity, the Pilar Theological Institute and the Good Shepherd Institute of Theology jointly hosted an Inter-Seminary Theological Symposium on September 13, 2025, in Goa.
“It’s not easy to face these problems without the help of God,” he admits. “I spend time in prayer and place my ministry in His hands. When I feel discouraged, I draw strength from Jesus.”
The Goa Regional Assembly of Amrat Talitha Kum India Network was held on August 13, 2025, at the Jesuit Provincial House, Panjim, Goa, on the theme “Invisible Chains – Human Trafficking and Violation of Human Rights.” Twenty-one religious congregations participated in this initiative to combat human trafficking.
In collaboration with several civil society organizations, the Council for Social Justice and Peace of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman organized a Solidarity Meet on Aug 9 at Azad Maidan to condemn recent attacks against minorities in India.
The Congregation of the Holy Family of Nazareth (SFN), Sancoale, joyfully celebrated the Silver Jubilee of Srs. Rita Fernandes and Alzira D’Souza on May 12, 2025, at 4:00 PM at St. Alex Church, Calangute.
The rectors of the 29 basilicas across India convened at Shanti Sadan, the CCBI Secretariat Extension in Benaulim, Goa, for a three-day national meeting aimed at renewing and strengthening their pastoral ministry.
The Sadbhav Sammelan (interfaith conference) was organized by Sadbhav, Pilar, Fr. Agnel College of Arts and Commerce, Pilar, and the Department of Philosophy, DCT’s Dhempe College of Arts and Science, Miramar, Goa, western India, on February 8.
“Our Call is to proclaim the Gospel to all and become the Apostles of Hope," said Simião Fernandes, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, Goda, western India.
His Eminence Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, delivered a compelling keynote address at the opening of the Meeting of the International Societies of Apostolic Life (MISAL) 2024, emphasizing the transformative power of Christian love in crossing frontiers.
The 'Something About You' India Tour 2024 will see Father Robert Galea, a renowned Australian Catholic priest and evangelist, return to India from November 30 to December 8.
The Decennial Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St. Francis Xavier was inaugurated on November 21, 2024, with a solemn Eucharistic celebration at the Se Cathedral in Goa.
