A new book documenting the life and work of the late Fr. Bolmax Pereira, a priest known for integrating faith, science, education and environmental protection, was released at St. Anne’s Church in Ponda, Goa, western India.
The Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, southwest India, ordained twelve deacons to the priesthood during a Eucharistic celebration at the Se Cathedral, Old Goa, on April 26.
The Stella Maris Chapel in Miramar was elevated to the status of a parish church on April 15, 2026, marking the creation of the 175th parish in the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, southwest India.
Archbishop of Goa and Daman, Filipe Neri Ferrão called for a more synodal and missionary Church during the convocation and valedictory ceremony at the Institute Mater Dei, held at Santa Monica Convent on March 28, 2026.
The Bishop of Kandy, Bishop Valence Mendis, and Bishop Emeritus Joseph Vianney Fernando recently visited Goa on a pilgrimage that highlighted the deep spiritual and historical bonds between Sri Lanka and the Church in Goa.
Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão, Archbishop of Goa and Daman and President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), has extended New Year greetings to the people of Goa and the nation, while expressing serious concern over the growing insecurity faced by minority communities in India.
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.
Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão released a significant new book titled A Church on a Journey: The Archdiocese of Goa and its Governors, authored by Fr. Joaquim Loiola Pereira, at the St. Joseph Vaz Spiritual Renewal Centre, Old Goa.
“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).
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.
