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Commemoration of the 98th Death Anniversary of Venerable Agnelo de Souza at Pilar

Tanisha Cardozo

The 98th Death Anniversary of Venerable Agnelo de Souza will be solemnly commemorated at Pilar, Goa, on 20th November 2025, under the theme “Venerable Agnelo inspires us to be pilgrims of Hope.” The solemn Eucharistic celebration at 9:30 a.m. will be presided over by Rt. Rev. Dominic Savio Fernandes, Auxiliary Bishop of Bombay. Devotees will gather in prayer and thanksgiving through a series of novenas from 11th to 19th November, each day dedicated to a special intention. Masses will be held in multiple languages, with live telecasts across various Goan television channels and streaming on YouTube (Society of Pilar India).

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98th Death Anniversary of Ven. Agnelo: Pilgrim of Hope

Tanisha Cardozo

The 98th death anniversary of Ven. Agnelo will be commemorated at Pilar, Goa, from 11th to 20th November 2025. With daily Masses, a special solemn Mass presided by Auxiliary Bishop Dominic Savio Fernandes, novena prayers, and campaigns for his canonization, the celebration reflects his message of faith and hope.

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Pope Leo XIV Canonizes Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati Together in Historic Ceremony

Tanisha Cardozo

In a deeply moving ceremony on September 7, Pope Leo XIV canonized Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati together, marking a historic moment for the Catholic Church. The joint canonization, postponed due to the death of Pope Francis, brought together two youth icons of holiness from different centuries. Seven more Blesseds are set for canonization this October.

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St. Joseph Vaz: The Pride of Goa and Goa’s First Native Saint

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St. Joseph Vaz, a 17th-century priest from Goa, is the first and only Goan to be canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church. His bravery, perseverance, and selfless service as a missionary in Sri Lanka have inspired countless people around the world.