Histroy:
The St. Francis Xavier Church, Mormugao, Goa is called ‘Sao Francisco Xavier Igreja em Mormugao,Goa’ in Portuguese. The St. Francis Xavier Church, Mormugao, Goa is also popularly called ‘The Mormugao church’ locally in Goa. The Mormugao Church, was originally a local chapel at built at the Mormugao harbour. In 1910, the Mormugao chapel was originally affiliated to the parish of Vasco Da Gama. The Mormugao Chapel was elevated into the parish of St. Francis Xavier Church, Mormugao, Goa in 1971. Being located near the Mormugao Harbour, the St. Francis Xavier Church, Mormugao, Goa is popular among the workers at the Mormugao Harbour and its nearby residents. The Mormugao chapel is also popular among sailors on ships which dock at the Mormugao Harbour.
The Number of Catholics in the Parish of St. Francis Xavier Church at Mormugao, Goa is estimated to be around 2000.
The Feast of St. Francis Xavier Church at Mormugao, Goa is celebrated on the first Sunday of December every year.
The address of St. Francis Xavier Church at Mormugao, Goa is St. Francis Xavier Church, Mormugao Habour, Goa, 403803.