Church and Convent of St. Francis of Assisi

Old Goa, Goa, India

FranciscanHistoric ChurchSacred ArtUNESCO World HeritageCatholic pilgrimage destination

Why pilgrims come

A sacred place worth the journey.

A Franciscan church and convent within Old Goa’s monumental Catholic complex.

TraditionCatholic

The pilgrim’s guide

What makes this visit meaningful

A Franciscan church and convent within Old Goa’s monumental Catholic complex.

Pilgrimage focus

A Franciscan church and convent within Old Goa’s monumental Catholic complex.

Plan before arrival

Check the official custodian for current worship, opening, and access information.

Plan the pilgrimage

One to two hours; longer for liturgy, prayer, or a guided visit

Opening hours

Check the official website for current church, museum, liturgy, and feast-day access.

Getting there

Use the official destination guidance for the final approach and verify local transit, parking, and group access before travel.

Accessibility

Historic churches and pilgrimage sites can include steps, uneven paving, crypts, slopes, or restricted areas. Confirm current access with the official custodian before travel.

Before you go

Treat this first as a living sacred place. Dress for church, avoid interrupting liturgy, and verify photography rules locally.

Official visitor information ↗Schedules and access can change. Confirm on the official site shortly before your visit.

Mass & worship

Historic sacred site

This destination is not listed as an active Catholic church. No regular Catholic Mass or confession schedule is associated with it.

Sources & confidence

1 catalog source

Government of Goa ↗No verification date is listed; confirm current details with the destination.