“It’s that time again when we make our way to Marylake to honour our Blessed Mother,” writes Juliet Rebello. “Now more than ever we need Her help as the world is in turmoil..”
Read MoreGoans at Marylake – The Rosary Path
Author: afperes
Coconut Dreams. Short Stories by Derek Mascarenhas
There were books in small neat stacks, and the person standing there looked familiar. It was Derek Mascarenhas, a young local Goan Author.
Read MoreThe Glorious Traditions of St Patrick’s. New book by Menin Rodrigues
‘It’s a wonder to recall and record events of your school days, because it leaves behind a legacy of shared experiences and informative history for future generations,’ writes Menin Rogriques in the book he has published about his school days at St. Patrick’s Elementary and High School, Karachi.
Read MoreLooking Good with Radio Mango
Radio Mango, Canada, celebrated its 6th Anniversary in style on September 22nd 2018 with a lively evening of music, food, prizes, and Konkani culture. The annual event, which includes a Outstanding Achievement Award presentation, directly supports the radio program venture
Read MoreAn afternoon of Konkani comedy
The 55 Plus Goan Association – West GTA Inc. seniors social club held their Fall Cultural Afternoon. This year, two short pieces, ‘Ragan Kazar Morgan Divorce’ and ‘Ekech Ratri (One Night Only)’, were preformed.
Read MoreAmong The Jacaranda. New novel by Braz Menezes
Meet Braz Menezes, author of ‘Among the Jacaranda – Buds of the Matata in Kenya’. The new novel is based on real events and is the third book of his Matata Series. Matata is the Kiswahili word for trouble in. The books are set in British East African and provide an immersive view of the Kenyan Goan Community over the last 100 years.
Read MoreMississauga – Malton residents are invited ….
Mississauga – Malton is a new Riding and residents are invited to come out and meet the local Candidates running in the Provincial Election, 2018. This event will provide you with an opportunity to learn about Party platforms and meet the individual candidates running in the Mississauga-Malton riding during the Provincial Election on June 7th, 2018. A Panel will ask a round or two of questions, and then questions will be asked by Community Groups and then the General Public. As of Monday May 7th, all the main Candidates and…
Read MoreRequiem for a Goan – Joseph C. Fernandes
Meet Joseph C. Fernandes, author of ‘Requiem for a Goan’, a collection of social observations and memories of a disappearing way of life.
Read MorePublic Rosary Rally at St Francis Xavier
On Oct 14th 2017 a small group of parishioners from St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, led by Vivian Pereira and other volunteers, took up a challenge and joined the ‘Canada Needs Our Lady’ a campaign of the Canadian Society for the Defence of Christian Civilization organization. Their aim is to win the hearts and minds of Canadians for Mary.
Read MoreCelebration of Catholic Faith 2017. CGCG
On Saturday Oct. 14th 2017 the Canadian Goan Christian Group (CGCG) hosted a ‘Celebration of our Catholic Faith’ in Mississauga, Ontario. The afternoon began with a Thanksgiving Mass presided by Auxiliary Bishop Robert Kasun, CSB. Archbishop Emeritus of Lahore, Lawrence Saldanha and numerous Priests and Seminarians concelebrated the Mass. A special collection was forwarded to support the Catholic Diocese of Mackenzie-Fort Smith, which spans the vast Yellowknife and the Northwest Territories. Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie and Former Mayor Hazel McCallion attended the event. The Eucharistic Celebration was followed by a…
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