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In a heartwarming display of faith and togetherness, the All India Mission Seminary of the Society of Pilar hosted an Ecumenical Fellowship on January 25, 2026. This gathering marked the culmination of the "Week of Prayer for Christian Unity" and centred around the theme, “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling” (Ephesians 4:4).   Such gatherings serve as poignant reminders of the shared faith that binds Christians together,

The Story of Christmas, told through Bharatanatyam and titled “Cradle of Light,” depicted the Nativity stories surrounding the birth of Jesus at Sadbhav Christmas. The celebration was organized by the Society of Pilar at the Horta De Maria, Pilar Pilgrim Centre, Pilar, Goa, on 21 st December 2025. An explosive performance by the quartet of dancers -Impana Kulkarni, Parijat Naik, Srushti Prabhudesai, and Sakshi Borkar - along with meaningful commentary by Swara Prabhudesai fro

An interfaith programme titled “Sadbhav Milan” was organised by Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce, Pilar, in collaboration with Sadbhav, an initiative of the Society of Pilar, with the aim of promoting peace, unity, and mutual respect among people of diverse faiths. The programme held on 13 November 2025 in the Heritage Hall of the College, brought together staff members and students, creating a meaningful platform for dialogue and understanding.  The event was graced by D

Fr. Agnel Minor Seminary, Pilar, staged a powerful Biblical Musical Drama  “Nabotacho Mollo” (Naboth’s Vineyard) , with a compelling message of environmental and social justice during its annual day celebrations held recently. It portrayed the gripping struggle of a humble farmer defending his ancestral land from the clutches of greed and corruption. The play was conceptualized and scripted by  Rev. Fr. Diogo Roger D’Souza SFX (Director, Fr. Agnel Minor seminary)  transported

PILAR, GOA – November 20, 2025 :   Thousands of faithful gathered at the historic Pilar hillock to commemorate the 98th Death Anniversary of Venerable Agnelo de Souza, the saintly priest of the Society of Pilar. The day, revered as Venerable Agnelo’s Day, drew pilgrims from across Goa and beyond, united in prayer and devotion.  The solemn Eucharistic Celebration was presided over by Bishop Dominic Savio Fernandes, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Bombay. Bishop Alex Dia

Goa, November 16, 2025:  Sadbhav of the Society of Pilar, in collaboration with the Conference of Religious India (Goa Unit) and the Solidarity Forum of Pilar Seminary, organised  Samvad , a theological dialogue on  “Compassion Across Faiths: Building Bridges in a Divided World”  at the Pilar Pilgrim Centre, Pilar, Goa, to commemorate the 98th death anniversary of Venerable Agnelo de Souza. Sadbhav, an initiative of the Society of Pilar, seeks to promote interreligious dialog

In a heartfelt tribute to Mahatma Gandhi’s enduring legacy of peace, the serene town of Sanguem in South Goa hosted the “Sanguem...

Every year, Fr. Agnel Higher Secondary School, Pilar, Goa, in collaboration with the Solidarity Forum, Pilar, celebrates Sadhbhavna Diwas...

The Interfaith Dialogue & Cultural Diversity Cell of Government College of Commerce and Economics (Autonomous), Borda, in collaboration...

Sadbhav Mahotsav, the annual harvest festival, was celebrated with a profound sense of harmony, brotherhood, and community on the 20 th ...

At a seminar on the ‘Basics of Interreligious Dialogue’ held on August 31, 2025, at the Pilar Pilgrim Centre in Goa, Rt. Rev. Simião...

Patriotism and Harmony came alive during a Sadbhavna Programme organized by ‘Sadbhav’ at St. Michael’s Convent High School, Anjuna, on...

Ambassador of Goan Music and Global Fado Artist, Sonia Shirsat, in her keynote address at Yuva Sadbhav 2025 said, “music transcends...

The session on “Healing Through Forgiveness: Building Bridges in Interreligious Dialogue” conducted by Fr. Elvis Fernandes was deeply...

Followers of seven Faith traditions converged on the Pilar hillock to celebrate their respective festivals on 3 May 2025 at the Pilar...

Recently, Fr. Agnel Higher Secondary School, Pilar, Goa and Solidarity Forum, Pilar successfully hosted its annual Inter religious...

Our Lady of the Rosary HSS, Dona Paula recently organised an Inter religious Solidarity programme titled ‘Guldasta’ in collaboration with...

Guardian Angel Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (GAIHMCT), Curchorem-Goa, hosted “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” an...

A follow up seminar on the “Basics of Inter-Religious Dialogue” module 2 was held on 27th August 2024 at Pilar Pilgrim Centre, Pilar Goa....

The serene grounds of Horta De Maria at the Pilar Pilgrim Centre came alive with the festive spirit of Christmas and the essence of unity...