The Joseph Naik Vaz Institute celebrates its 40th year in existence this year. Goas first native saint, Saint Joseph Vaz, was canonized in January 2015, thanks largely to the grassroots Continue Reading →

Come and celebrate our native Saints! Invitation from the Joseph Naik Vaz Institute, California Offering Masses for the Beatification and Canonization of our Indian and Sri Lankan Saints since 1978 Continue Reading →

Panaji:  Nearly 200 protesters staged a dharna outside the Goa Archbishop’s official residence in Panaji on Dec 9, protesting against the Church’s decision to relocate of the feast venue of Continue Reading →

First and foremost, we send heartfelt thanks to the church and parish of St. John the Baptist in El Cerrito for supporting our monthly Mass and participating with us in Continue Reading →

The nun, who was born in Pulluvazhy village in 1954, mostly worked in north India. November 6, 2017 Sr Rani Maria, a Franciscan Clarist nun, was working with landless laborers Continue Reading →

Richard Fernando, a Jesuit seminarian, was killed in a grenade blast as he tried to tackle a disturbed student  Richard Fernando, a Jesuit seminarian, died in a grenade explosion in Continue Reading →

Kochi: The beatification of Sr. Rani Maria will be held in Indore on November 4. Vatican has intimated the confirmed date of beatification to the Superior General Franciscan Clarist Congregation Continue Reading →

CONGRATULATIONS to Sr. Shalet Mendonca BS, who belongs to the Congregation of the Sisters of Little Flower of Bethany, Mangalore, successfully completed her Doctorate in Sacred Theology on the topic, Continue Reading →

Film depicts life of Indian-born priest credited with strengthening Catholic Church in Sri Lanka. Colombo: A movie based on the life of St. Joseph Vaz — a priest described as Continue Reading →