Diocese of Sindhudurg

Diocese of Sindhudurg Diocese of Sindhudurg is situated on the western part of India. Rt. Rev. Agnelo Pinheiro is the Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of Sindhudurg.

It is a Catholic diocese. There are more than 21000 Catholics residing in the diocese.

*Milagris High Schools' Grand Success  in Secondary School Examination 2025–26*Milagris High School, Sawantwadi has once...
21/05/2026

*Milagris High Schools' Grand Success in Secondary School Examination 2025–26*

Milagris High School, Sawantwadi has once again upheld its tradition of academic excellence by achieving a 100% result in the Secondary School Examination 2025–26.

A total of 199 students from the school appeared for the examination. Among them, 115 students secured distinction, 67 students passed with first class, 15 students obtained second class, and 2 students passed in the pass class category.

The top five students of the school are as follows:

1. Bhargavi Ankush Shetve – 100%
(Scored 100/100 in Sanskrit and Mathematics)

2. Krishna Mahesh Paste – 99.40%
(Scored 100/100 in Sanskrit and Mathematics)

3. Viraj Nandkishor Raool – 99%
(Scored 100/100 in Mathematics)

4. Janhavi Vinod Chhabhaiya – 98.80%
(Scored 100/100 in Science)

5. Rajas Keshav Mulik – 97.20%

The management members of the institution, the Principal, the Supervisor, teaching and non-teaching staff congratulated all the successful students for their outstanding achievement.

Join us LIVE for the Historic Solemn Dedication, Blessing & Eucharistic Celebration of Milagris Cathedral Sawantwadi | 9...
07/05/2026

Join us LIVE for the Historic Solemn Dedication, Blessing & Eucharistic Celebration of Milagris Cathedral Sawantwadi | 9 May | 9:00 AM

Join us LIVE for the Historic Solemn Dedication, Blessing & Eucharistic Celebration of Milagris Cathedral, Sawantwadi on Saturday, 9th May 2026 at 9:00 AM.Th...

*Milagris High School Students Excel in NMMS Examination*Students of Milagris High School, Sawantwadi, have achieved rem...
03/05/2026

*Milagris High School Students Excel in NMMS Examination*

Students of Milagris High School, Sawantwadi, have achieved remarkable success in the NMMS (National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship) Examination conducted by the Maharashtra State Council, Pune.

In this examination, Miss Sachi Shivnath Tople, Miss Janhavi Suresh Gavande, and Master Amitesh Arun Rawool secured success and were awarded scholarships.

The successful students are being congratulated by the school’s Principal, Rev. Fr. Richard Saldanha, Supervisor Tr. Sandhya Mungekar, all teaching and non-teaching staff, fellow students, and parents.

The students received valuable guidance and support from their teacher, Tr. Deep Warang.

*Milagris High School Achieves Success in Open Badminton Tournament*Vengurla: In the open badminton tournament held at T...
29/04/2026

*Milagris High School Achieves Success in Open Badminton Tournament*

Vengurla: In the open badminton tournament held at Tulas, Vengurla, organized by S.P.L. Mitra Mandal and sponsored by Nilesh Nagvekar, two students of Milagris High School brought laurels to their institution.

Miss Nidhi Nilesh Kanvinde and Miss Mrunal Rahul Kadam achieved remarkable success by securing the first position in the open category of the tournament. Their outstanding performance reflects their dedication and hard work in the sport.

The successful students received valuable guidance and support from the school’s sports teachers, Tr. Sheron Alphonso and Sir Hitesh Malandkar.

The management of the school, including Principal Rev. Fr. Richard Saldanha, Supervisor Tr. Sandhya Mungekar, along with teachers, non-teaching staff, students, and parents, have congratulated the achievers on their notable success.

*Milagrs High School Students Shine in Indian Talent Drawing Olympiad*Milagris High School has achieved remarkable succe...
18/04/2026

*Milagrs High School Students Shine in Indian Talent Drawing Olympiad*

Milagris High School has achieved remarkable success in the Indian Talent Drawing Olympiad examination. A total of 66 students from the school had participated in the examination. Out of these, ten students secured positions in the merit list, bringing pride to the institution.

Among the achievers, four students won Gold Medals, three students secured Silver Medals, and three students earned Bronze Medals.

The school’s Principal Rev. Father Richard Saldanha, Supervisor Tr. Sandhya Mungekar, along with all the teaching and non-teaching staff, congratulated the students for their outstanding performance.

17/04/2026

Congratulations to Bishop Agnelo Pinheiro on his Episcopal Consecration, and a warm welcome as the new Shepherd of the Diocese of Sindhudurg.

Please do continue to pray for Msgr Agnelo Pinheiro who will be ordained and installed as the second Bishop of our dioce...
15/04/2026

Please do continue to pray for Msgr Agnelo Pinheiro who will be ordained and installed as the second Bishop of our diocese.

Please pray for the smooth functioning of the episcopal ordination.

LIVE: Episcopal Ordination & Installation
https://www.youtube.com/live/E990eLp6GOg?si=yfuRRh8Ugjs0CCak

Msgr. Agnelo Pinheiro as Bishop of Sindhudurg on 16 April 2026 | 4:00 PM IST

Join us LIVE for the solemn and historic Episcopal Ordination and Installation of Msgr. Agnelo Pinheiro as the Bishop of Sindhudurg, taking place on Thursday...

Today, in preparation for taking canonical possession of the diocese, Msgr Agnelo Pinheiro took the Oath of Fidelity and...
13/04/2026

Today, in preparation for taking canonical possession of the diocese, Msgr Agnelo Pinheiro took the Oath of Fidelity and made the Profession of Faith according to the formula approved by the Apostolic See, before assuming the episcopal office of Bishop of Sindhudurg Diocese.

This sacred act is a binding commitment to preserve communion with the Catholic Church, to hold fast to the deposit of faith, to explain and hand it on faithfully, and to maintain the observance of ecclesiastical laws, especially those contained in the Code of Canon Law, and to profess fidelity to the Apostolic See.

The ceremony was presided over by His Eminence Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, Archbishop of Goa and Daman, with the participation of the following clergy:

His Excellency, Most Rev Simião Fernandes, Auxiliary Bishop of Goa and Daman.
His Excellency, Most Rev Alwyn Barreto, Bishop Emeritus of Sindhudurg Diocese.
Rev. Fr Andrew D’Mello, Diocesan Administrator of Sindhudurg Diocese.
Rev. Fr Felix Lobo, Chancellor of the Sindhudurg Diocese.
Rev. Fr Milton Monteiro, Judicial Vicar of Sindhudurg Diocese.

The ceremony was also witnessed by other priests, sisters and lay faithful.

Let us continue to pray for Msgr Agnelo Pinheiro as he prepares for his episcopal ordination and to receive the fullness of Holy Orders, and to take up the pastoral service entrusted to him.

*Miss Khushi Gawade  from Milagris High School - Tops District-Level Hindi Spelling Exam*Sindhudurg: In memory of late M...
30/03/2026

*Miss Khushi Gawade from Milagris High School - Tops District-Level Hindi Spelling Exam*

Sindhudurg: In memory of late Mr. Vijaykumar Malgaonkar, Hindi Spelling Examination for the academic year 2025–26, organized by the Sindhudurg District Hindi Teachers’ Association. In which Miss Khushi Dnyanu Gawade, a Class IX student of Milagris High School, secured first rank at the district level, achieving remarkable success.

She was felicitated with a certificate, cash prize, and a bouquet in recognition of her achievement.

Miss Khushi received guidance in Hindi from her school teachers from Class V to IX, including Sir. Sushant Gawade, Tr. Varsha Devan, Sir. Dattaram Naik, Sir. Ganesh Dicholkar, and Tr. Antonette Pinto.

On this notable accomplishment, the Principal Rev. Father Richard Saldanha, Supervisor Tr. Sandhya Munghekar, along with all teaching and non-teaching staff, congratulated her warmly.

*State-Level Hindi Teachers’ Conference and Award Ceremony Held with Great Enthusiasm*The State-Level Hindi Teachers’ Co...
30/03/2026

*State-Level Hindi Teachers’ Conference and Award Ceremony Held with Great Enthusiasm*

The State-Level Hindi Teachers’ Conference and Award Distribution Ceremony 2026, organized by the Sindhudurg District Hindi Teachers’ Association, was conducted with great enthusiasm.

On this occasion, Tr. Sharda Ghanshyam Gawade, a Hindi teacher from Milagris High School, Sawantwadi, was honored with the Ideal Hindi Promoter Award. She received this recognition for her remarkable contribution for the promotion and propagation of the Hindi language, her innovative teaching methods, and her dedicated efforts to develop interest in the Hindi subject among students.

The Principal Rev. Fr. Richard Saldanha, Supervisor Tr. Sandhya Mungekar, along with all teaching and non-teaching staff, congratulated her on this notable achievement.

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Navsarni Kendra
Savantvadi
416510

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