Institute Mater Dei, Goa, a beacon of women’s spiritual quest and a response to the divine call to follow Jesus Christ and grow into His fullness (Eph 4:13).
This divine invitation and challenge embody the renewal inspired by Vatican II, striving to make religious life meaningful and relevant within the Church and for the wider world.
Founded in 1964 within the historic Santa Monica Convent as a Sister-formation Centre, Institute Mater Dei has blossomed into a vibrant centre for renewal and theological formation of women religious, embodying the vision of Vatican II.
The Academy’s mission is to empower women religious by fostering deep spirituality alongside critical thinking, orienting them towards research in consecrated life and gender studies to courageously face the evolving challenges of our times and actively serve the Church and humanity.
With over 70,000 women religious graduated from India and other Asian countries over the past 56 years, IMD’s legacy shines brightly, inspiring hope and promise for the future.