Fr Antonio João Joaquim Apolinario do Rosario dos Martires was a native of Varca, Goa. He worked in the Church of Penha de Franca, Church of Santa Cruz, Goa, Church of Siridao, Goa and at the Church of Ponda, Goa. He was relieved at his request from service in 1993. He died on 13 October 1980 at Varca, Goa.