Society of the Missionaries of St. Francis Xavier, Pilar
The Society of the Missionaries of St. Francis Xavier, Pilar, abbreviated SFX and commonly referred to as the Society of Pilar or the Pilar Fathers is a Roman Catholic
society of apostolic life of Pontifical Right for men. Its members add the nominal letters S.F.X. after their names to indicate their membership in the Congregation.
The Holy Hillock of Pilar, Goa
Best Cultural Institution Award
The Best Cultural Institution Award, also known as the State Cultural Award for Institution, is an annual award conferred by the Department of Art and Culture of the Government of Goa. This award has been established with the purpose of acknowledging, promoting, and honoring the notable contributions made by cultural institutions in the sphere of art and culture.
Gomant Vidya Niketan was the first cultural institution to receive the award.
The Society of Pilar was the first and only Roman Catholic society to receive the award.