Fr. Elvis Fernandes SFX & Verghese V Joseph – In a world often fractured by faith, a weekend gathering in Goa’s serene Subhamjinn Ashram reminded
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Cradle of Light in Goa: Nativity Comes Alive Through Bharatanatyam at Sadbhav Christmas
By Fr. Elvis Fernandes, SFX The timeless story of the Nativity took on a new rhythm and grace as the Society of Pilar hosted Sadbhav
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Goa: Ven Agnelo’s 98th Death Anniversary to Be Marked with Pilgrimage of Faith in Pilar
PILAR: The serene hillock of Pilar in Goa, India will once again turn into a center of devotion and reflection as the Society of Pilar
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Goa: Ordination at Pilar Seminary Highlights Call to Loving, Sacrificial Service
PILAR, GOA: In a moving ceremony held on October 4, 2025, at the All India Mission Seminary Chapel in Pilar, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese
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Theology in Praxis: How Pilar Theological Institute’s Seminarians Cultivate More Than Just Paddy
Fr Elvis Fernandes, SFX & Verghese V Joseph – At the heart of the lush fields of Goa, where the monsoon breathes life into the
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Society of Pilar to Host MISAL 2024: A Global Gathering for Apostolic Life in Goa
Fr. Elvis Fernandes, SFX – The Society of Pilar is set to host the Meeting of the International Societies of Apostolic Life (MISAL) 2024, a
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Cardinal Ferrão Congratulates New Baroda Bishop Most Rev Seby Mascarenhas
Panaji: The news that Pope Francis has appointed Rev. Fr. Sebastiao Mascarenhas, from the Society of Pilar, as the new Bishop of Baroda has filled
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Goa: Interfaith Nativity Tableau at ‘Sadbhav Christmas’ Celebration
Fr. Elvis Fernandes, SFX – Goa: ‘Sadbhav Christmas’, an annual Christmas celebration with members from different Faith communities was held at the Pilar Pilgrim Centre,
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Agnelo, A Saint in a Hurry: Bishop Alex Dias
Fr. Elvis Fernandes, sfx – The 95th Death Anniversary of Venerable Agnelo D’Souza, a saintly member of the Society of Pilar, was celebrated with great
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Goa Governor Visits Pilar Seminary & Pilar Museum
Fr Elvis Fernandes, SFX – Goa: His Excellency Honourable Governor of Goa, Mr P S Sreedharan Pillai, visited Pilar Seminary and Pilar Museum on Monday.
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Goa: Society of Pilar Organises Unique ‘Sadbhav Mahotsav’
Goa: ‘Sadbhav Mahotsav’, a unique festival was organised by the Society of Pilar at the Pilar Pilgrim Centre, Pilar Goa on 1 October 2022. Sadbhav
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Goa: Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrao Ordains 10 Young Men to the Diaconate
Fr. Elvis Fernandes, SFX – Goa: Ten Scholastics, belonging to the Society of the Missionaries of St. Francis Xavier, (Society of Pilar), were ordained deacons
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Goa: Seeds of Sadbhav – Sowing Seeds of Peace and Interfaith Harmony
Fr. Elvis Fernandes, SFX – Goa: ‘Seeds of Sadbhav’, a unique two-day interfaith programme designed for teenagers was conducted on August 29 and 30 by
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Goa: Fr. Nazareth Fernandes Elected 19th Superior General of Society of Pilar
Goa: Fr. Nazareth Rosario Fernandes from Loutolim, Goa, was elected the 19th Superior General of the Society of the Missionaries of St. Francis Xavier, commonly
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A Bountiful May Harvest of 19 New Priests for the ‘Society of Pilar’
Fr. Elvis Fernandes, SFX – The Society of the Missionaries of St. Francis Xavier, commonly known as “Society of Pilar” is blessed with a bountiful
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