Why pilgrims come
Discover what makes Church of St. Cajetan a place of pilgrimage
The Theatine church of Old Goa extends the pilgrimage beyond St. Francis Xavier into the city’s wider Catholic reform history.
The sacred connection
People and objects remembered here
These relationships are part of the destination record, with feast days and catalog qualifications shown where available.
Patronal dedication and Theatine foundation
Feast: August 7What to notice
Look closely at the place and its story
Pilgrimage focus
The Theatine church of Old Goa extends the pilgrimage beyond St. Francis Xavier into the city’s wider Catholic reform history.
Plan before arrival
Check the official custodian for current worship, opening, and access information.
Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations
How to read this page
Sources, tradition, and what is verified
No verification date is listed, so current visitor details should be confirmed directly.
This page records the site’s tradition as “Catholic.” That wording describes the nature of the claim and keeps devotional tradition distinct from independently verified history.