St. Thomas (Sao Tome), Cansaulim, Mormugao, Goa 403 712

Tel - 00918322754444

Founded: 1581
Feast: 21st December

Catholics: 7500
Small Christian Communities: 22

History:
This original chapel was built by the Jesuits in 1567. According to ‘Orient Conquistado’ the church of Sao Tome’ existed already in 1581, Another source says it was built in 1588 and some time later three small chapels were built in Cansaulim: of Our Lady of Remedies, St Stephen and St. Lawrence. St Thomas Church was managed by the Jesuits till 1759. The present church was built by parishnores residing in Arossim, Cansaulim, Cuelim, Velsao, pale, Chicolna and Issorcim.

Chapel ( with Chaplain)
St. Lawrence, Arossim

Chapel (without Chaplain)
Our Lady of Remedios, Cuelim Hill

Religious Women
Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth

Institutions
Educational
St Thomas High School

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