Fr Romualdo Joaquim Vas was a Diocesan Priest who worked as the Vicar in the Church of Sao Matias, Malar, Goa. The St Matias Church at Malar on the Island of Divar in Goa was built in 1590. He was previously the Vicar of Sanguem. He was relieved at his request on 10 April 1937.