About Us

Vision & Mission

Guided by faith and called to serve — the purpose and values that shape our parish community.

OurVISION
Where We Are Heading

A Community Alive
in Christ

To be a vibrant, Spirit-filled community of disciples — rooted in the Gospel, united in love, and bearing joyful witness to the Kingdom of God in Olaulim, Goa, and beyond.

OurMISSION
Why We Exist

Gathering, Forming
& Sending Forth

The Parish of St. Anne, Olaulim exists to gather, form, and send forth disciples of Jesus Christ — nourished by the Sacraments, built up in faith, and committed to the loving service of one another and the wider world.

What Guides Us

Our Core Values

Faith

Rooted in the Word of God and the Sacraments, our community draws its life and strength from prayer, worship, and the Holy Eucharist.

Community

United as one family in Christ, we walk together in fellowship — supporting, encouraging, and caring for one another through every season of life.

Service

Following the example of Jesus, we are called to love and serve — beginning with our neighbours and extending especially to those on the margins.

Evangelisation

Inspired by the Holy Spirit, we share the Good News of Jesus Christ with boldness and joy — in our homes, our parish, and our world.

Tradition

We honour the rich heritage of the Goan Catholic community and the centuries of faithful witness that have shaped who we are today.

Youth

We invest in the next generation — forming young disciples who will carry the faith with courage and conviction into the future.