Saint Francis Xavier ‘Goencho Saib’ – In life and death
Patron saint of missionaries Known as the patron saint of missionaries, Saint Francis Xavier was born in Navarre, Spain. After dedicating his life to missionary
Patron saint of missionaries Known as the patron saint of missionaries, Saint Francis Xavier was born in Navarre, Spain. After dedicating his life to missionary
The Church of St. Cajetan lies half a kilometre to the northeast of the Se Cathedral at Old Goa or Velha Goa. Built by ‘Theatine
On a hill, high above the former capital of Goa, during the Portuguese regime, Old Goa, stands a beautiful chapel. It is known as the
Just as Farangipet in Canara, Vailankanni in Chennai and Mount Mary’s in Bandra, Goa too celebrates Mount Mary Feast. The Feast of Our Lady of
Of all churches in Goa, remarkable and ostentious because of its exceptional structure is the fact of St Anne. It had been re-built by Mons
This church is located about 2 kilometres east of the main Mapusa bazaar. Constructed in 1594, it was originally dedicated to St. Jerome. It was
This very old church is seen on the way from Panaji to Old Goa. It is believed that this church was erected sometime around 1542
This striking example of Gothic architecture is located in Saligao, which used to be the Nagoa parish chaplaincy. The foundation stone of this church was
This is one of the first churches to be built in Goa and was definitely in existence by 1541. The original structure was completely rebuilt
This majestic 16th century church is a monument to the Roman Catholic rule in Goa during the Portuguese occupation. It is one of the most