St. Joseph of Areal Church, Sao Jose De Areal, Goa
History:
The St. Joseph of Areal Church at Sao Jose De Areal, Goa is called ‘Sao Jose de Areal Igreja em Goa’ in Portuguese. The St. Joseph of Areal Church was originally a chapel affiliated to the church of Curtorim. The Chapel of St. Jose De Areal was later rebuilt to cater to the growing Catholic community. The St. Joseph of Areal Chapel was finally raised to a Parish church in September 1826.
The Religious Order present in the parish of St. Joseph of Areal Church, Sao Jose De Areal, Goa is the religious women order of the Sisters of the Little Flower of Bethany. The Sisters of the Little Flower of Bethany are based in Sao Jose De Areal, Goa at The Bethany Convent, Sao Jose De Areal, Goa.
The Educational Institution present in the parish of St. Joseph of Areal Church, Sao Jose De Areal, Goa is The Bethany Convent High School at Sao Jose De Areal, Goa. The Bethany Convent is run by the Bethany Sisters.
The Chapel without a Chaplain in the parish of St. Joseph of Areal Church, Sao Jose De Areal, Goa is The St Francis Xavier Chapel, Sao Jose De Areal, Goa.
The Number of Catholics in the parish of St. Joseph of Areal Church at Sao Jose De Areal, Goa is around 10,000.
The feast of St. Joseph of Areal Church at Sao Jose De Areal, Goa is celebrated on the second Sunday of October every year.
The Address of the Sao Jose De Areal church is St. Joseph of Areal Church at Sao Jose De Areal, Goa 403730.