By Lissy Kurian Old Goa, December 4, 2022: Apostolic Nuncio to India and Nepal Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli has exhorted Christians to give Christ the central place in their lives and obey His command to go forth and make disciples of all nations. The nuncio was celebrating Mass at Bom JesuContinue Reading
By John Malvino Alfonso Old Goa, Dec 4, 2021: The Church exists only to spread Christ’s message of love, peace and freedom, but some misunderstand it as a ploy to convert others, a Catholic bishop bemoaned at the celebration of Saint Francis Xavier’s feast in Old Goa. “Saint Francis XavierContinue Reading
By Fernando Velho Old Goa: Unplastered laterite as seen in the facade of the Basilica has historically never been widely used in Goa as an architectural element. And why would it? A porous stone that performs unpredictably when exposed to water, laterite is not suited to the humid conditions ofContinue Reading
Panaji: The novenas and feast of St Francis Xavier are going to be a digital experience this year. In view of the Covid-19 pandemic, the novenas for the feast of St Francis Xavier – which commence on November 24 – will not be open for people at the Basilica ofContinue Reading
By Nirmala Carvalho Mumbai, April 23, 2020: One of India’s most historic churches is suffering from “sheer negligence” by the country’s main cultural protection body, according to its rector. The Basilica of Bom Jesus in Goa was consecrated in 1605 and houses the remains of St. Francis Xavier. Jesuit FatherContinue Reading
The reopening is scheduled for June 11Continue Reading
The 75-year-old was caught on CCTVContinue Reading
Nobody was hurt in the incident on ThursdayContinue Reading
More than 5,000 sisters, who, after graduating from Mater Dei, play critical leadership roles in Asia and AfricaContinue Reading
Mater Dei Institute completed 50 yearsContinue Reading