By Elvis Fernandes, Pilar, Nov 17, 2025: Compassion is the core value in all religions and their followers should discover it in their lives to build bridges in a divided world. This was the outcome of a “Samvad,” (theological dialogue) organized at the Pilar Pilgrim Centre, Goa. Organized by theContinue Reading

By Elvis Fernandes Pilar, Sept 22, 2025: Sadbhav Mahotsav (Harmony Festival), an annual harvest festival in Goa, was celebrated focusing harmony, brotherhood, and community. The September 20 event at St. Lawrence High School Hall in Agassaim brought together students, farmers, villagers, and dignitaries to celebrate agriculture, sustainability, and interfaith harmony.Continue Reading

By Matters India Reporter Pilar, Sept 2, 2025: Auxiliary Bishop Simião Purificação Fernandes of Goa and Daman says dialogue has a transformative power that helps humanity’s growth. “Just as a dining table nourishes the body, dialogue nourishes the soul of humanity,” the prelate told a seminar on the “Basics ofContinue Reading

By Elvis Fernandes Goa Velha, Sept 30, 2024: Nature walk, biodiversity rangoli, palm leaf craft dominated an annual community festival for farmers, traditional practitioners and villagers in Goa. The Pilar Society’s department for interfaith relations has organized the “Sadbhav Mahotsav” on September 28 in collaboration with the Goa Velha Panchayat,Continue Reading