Thousands of faithful gathered at the historic Pilar hillock to commemorate the 98th Death Anniversary of Venerable Agnelo de Souza. The solemn Eucharistic celebration, led by bishops and priests of the Society of Pilar, highlighted the saintly priest’s enduring legacy of hope, humility, and holiness.
All Saints’ Day, celebrated every November 1, stands as one of Christianity’s oldest and most meaningful traditions — a day devoted to honoring all saints, both known and unknown. Rooted in ancient history and carried through centuries of faith, it invites believers to pause, reflect, and celebrate the lives that have illuminated the world with love, service, and holiness.
As Saint Carlo Acutis was canonized in Rome, hundreds gathered at Holy Cross Church, Cavelossim, to venerate a relic of the teen saint—his strand of hair encased in a statue. The relic, brought by the Capuchins, is part of a statewide pilgrimage, drawing faithful and inspiring the youth with Acutis’ legacy of holiness in the digital age.
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.
