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Catholic pilgrimage guide · India

Goa,
saints and the Catholic city of the Indies.

Encounter St. Francis Xavier within the broader cathedral, Franciscan, Marian, and Theatine landscape of Old Goa.

Explore 5 places on the mapChoose a suggested journey
5 sacred places3 devotional areas1–2 day journeys

The principal saint pilgrimage

St. Francis Xavier at Bom Jesus

Center the visit on prayer at the saint’s tomb and the basilica’s current liturgical guidance.

Saint TombBasilica of Bom JesusOld Goa, IndiaOpen guide →

Suggested journeys

Choose your pace

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1 day

The essential Goa pilgrimage

A focused day through the city’s principal shrine, saint, and Catholic-history destinations.

  1. Day 1 · MorningBasilica of Bom JesusBegin with prayer and enough time for the principal sacred place.
  2. Day 1 · Late morningSé Cathedral of GoaContinue prayerfully and verify current opening or liturgy before arrival.
  3. Day 1 · AfternoonChurch and Convent of St. Francis of AssisiContinue prayerfully and verify current opening or liturgy before arrival.
  4. Day 1 · Late afternoonChurch of Our Lady of the RosaryContinue prayerfully and verify current opening or liturgy before arrival.
2 days

Goa in depth

A slower pilgrimage that makes room for worship, historic context, and the sacred places beyond the central landmark.

  1. Day 1 · MorningBasilica of Bom JesusAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.
  2. Day 1 · MiddaySé Cathedral of GoaAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.
  3. Day 1 · AfternoonChurch and Convent of St. Francis of AssisiAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.
  4. Day 2 · MorningChurch of Our Lady of the RosaryAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.
  5. Day 2 · MiddayChurch of St. CajetanAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.

The historic Latin city

Sé Cathedral and St. Francis of Assisi

Two monumental churches reveal the episcopal and Franciscan structure of Old Goa.

CathedralSé Cathedral of GoaOld Goa, IndiaOpen guide →Historic ChurchChurch and Convent of St. Francis of AssisiOld Goa, IndiaOpen guide →

Beyond the principal square

Our Lady of the Rosary and St. Cajetan

Add an early Marian church and the Theatine reform story.

Historic ChurchChurch of Our Lady of the RosaryOld Goa, IndiaOpen guide →Historic ChurchChurch of St. CajetanOld Goa, IndiaOpen guide →

The complete collection

Every mapped sacred place

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Basilica of Bom JesusSaint Tomb · Old Goa
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Sé Cathedral of GoaCathedral · Old Goa
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Church and Convent of St. Francis of AssisiHistoric Church · Old Goa
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Church of Our Lady of the RosaryHistoric Church · Old Goa
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Church of St. CajetanHistoric Church · Old Goa
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A pilgrim’s note

Leave room for grace.

Opening hours, liturgies, security arrangements and route access can change. Confirm every major detail shortly before your visit.

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