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Third Sunday of Advent: A Celebration of Joyful Waiting


On the Third Sunday of Advent, known as Gaudete Sunday, the Church invites the faithful to rejoice. Marked by the rose-colored liturgy, the day reflects joyful anticipation and hope as believers prepare their hearts for the coming of Christ.

Special Occasion

First Sunday of Advent โ€“ 30th November 2025: A Season of Hope Began


On 30th November 2025, the Catholic Church observed the First Sunday of Advent โ€” a day that invited us into a season of hope as we prepared for the birth of Jesus Christ. The first candle was lit, reminding us that hope in Christ never disappoints.

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


The 98th Death Anniversary of Venerable Agnelo de Souza will be solemnly commemorated at Pilar, Goa, on 20th November 2025, under the theme โ€œVenerable Agnelo inspires us to be pilgrims of Hope.โ€ 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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Our Lady of Home Gets โ€˜Spiritually Holy Welcomedโ€™ in MLA Joshua De Souza House in Mapusa


Mapusa Constituency MLA Joshua De Souza says, โ€œI welcome Mother Mary into my home today, a moment that strengthens our faith and keeps alive a treasured tradition.โ€ Our Lady of Home is the โ€˜Mother of strengthening homesโ€™ in all Christian families across Goa, India.

International

Pope Leo XIV to Canonise Carlos Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati on September 7, 2025


Blessed Carlos Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati โ€” two young Italian figures known for their deep spirituality and modern-day impact โ€” will be canonised as saints by Pope Leo XIV on September 7 at the Vatican. Their lives reflect faith, charity, and innovation in evangelisation, marking a profound moment for the global Catholic Church.