News and Events
Exposition Schedule
THE SOLEMN OPENING – The solemn opening will be on 21 November 2024. The solemn Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. and will be followed by the procession carrying the Sacred Relics from the Basilica to the Cathedral.
VENERATION – Everyday, veneration of the Sacred Relics of the Saint will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be no veneration on 5th January 2025.
MASSES – Everyday, there will be 7 Masses in Konkani and one Mass in English. The timings are as follows: 6 am / 7.15 am / 8.30 am/ 9.45 am / 11am / 3.30 pm/ 5 pm / 6.15 pm (In English)
SPECIAL COUNTER FOR SICK AND DISABLED – Wheelchair facility will be available at the gate in front of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi.
SOLEMN CLOSING – The solemn closing of the Exposition will be on 05th January 2025. The prayers in the Cathedral will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will be followed by the solemn procession. The closing holy Eucharist will follow.
Papal News
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- Cardinal Fernandez proposes ‘step-by-step’ approach to women’s role in the ChurchThe Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, issues a formal clarification regarding his absence from an October 18 meeting of Synod delegates, which focused on the role of women in the Church and says the Church is committed to promoting women’s leadership roles. Read all
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- Moldova narrowly votes in favour of EU membershipIn a tightly contested referendum, the people of Moldova support proposed constitutional changes and the commitment to join the EU. Read all