AQUEM CHURCH

ST. SEBASTIAN CHURCH
Aquem, Goa 403 601
Tel: 0832 – 2713092
Email: aquemseb@rediffmail.com

Priest In-Charge

Fr. Andrew Pereira
Parish Priest

Fr. Arly Movin Menezes
Asst. Parish Priest

Office Timings

Mon – Fri: 3.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.
Church office is closed on Sunday and public holidays

Mass Timings

Mon – Sat: 6.45 a.m.
Friday: 6.00 a.m.(Mass & Holy Hour)
Saturday: 6.00 p.m. (Anticipatory Sunday Mass)
Sunday: 6.15 a.m. / 7.30 a.m. / 8.45 a.m.

History of the Church

The primitive chapel of St. Sebastian, built in the sixteenth century, was popularly known as Punddam Kopel. Could it be in allusion to the place being allegedly connected with Punna, the famous disciple of Buddha, or with the legendary Pandavas of the Mahabharata, who are believed to have lived in the very ancient caves existing behind the chapel? Both these stories are part of a strong oral tradition among the locals. The chapel, which was affiliated to the parish of Navelim, was elevated to the status of a parish church on November 3, 2002.

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News & Upcoming Events