Welcome to the official website of Our Lady of Merces Church, Colva, Goa. We are a historic Catholic Church serving the parish community of Colva in South Goa. Find Mass timings, FAMA updates, announcements and parish information here.
Our Lady of Merces Church, Colva stands as a spiritual and cultural landmark in the heart of Colva, South Goa. Founded in the 17th century, the church has been a place of faith, mercy, and community life for generations of parishioners and devotees.
Dedicated to Nossa Senhora de Merces (Our Lady of Mercy), the church is best known for the veneration of the Infant Jesus (Menino Jesus). Every year, the church becomes the centre of deep devotion during the Fama of the Infant Jesus, a unique and cherished tradition that draws thousands of faithful from across Goa and beyond. During this sacred celebration, the Infant Jesus is solemnly brought down for public veneration, symbolising God’s closeness, mercy, and love for all.
Beyond its religious significance, the church has played an important role in the social and spiritual life of Colva, accompanying families through baptisms, weddings, feasts, and moments of prayer and remembrance. The simple yet graceful architecture reflects Goa’s rich Christian heritage and colonial past.
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4.30 p.m. Way of the Cross,
5.00 p.m. - Holy Mass.
5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Lenten Biblical walk through the passion and death of Christ by Fr. Macson, Rachol Seminary
Seminar on the implementation of the new Synodal Recommendations: For PPC ExCo & Presidents of all Associations of our Parish at Holy Trinity Church, Benaulim.
Celebration of Father's Day, with Fellowship.
8:00 a.m.
Hind mass 3:00 p.m.
LENTEN RETREAT
8th March (7:00pm): Lenten Drama ( Fatima Saibin)
19th March (5:00pm): SANTOS PASSOS
20th March (5:00pm - 6:30pm): LENTEN RETREAT
21st March (5:00pm - 6:30pm): LENTEN RETREAT
22nd March (5:00pm - 6:30pm): LENTEN RETREAT
23rd March (5:00pm - 6:30pm): LENTEN CONFESSIONS IN CHURCH
24th March (5:00pm - 6:30pm): LENTEN CONFESSIONS IN CHAPELS
6.30-7:00 p.m. Confraria
7.00-7.30 p.m. 1st Ward / 2nd Ward / S. J. Moll-Udega
7.30-8.30p.m. Silent Adoration
8.30-9.00 p.m. 4th Ward A & B
9.00-9:30 p.m. Novo Vaddo / Copel Vaddo
9.30-10:00 p.m. Grande Vanelim / Madel
10:00 -10:30 p.m. Pequeno Vanelim / Villa Nova / Tolloi
10:30-11.00 p.m. Ambeaxir / Padriguelem
11:00-11.30 p.m. 3rd Ward / Bagdem-Tapem / Gandaulim
11:30-12:00 (midnight) Solemn Adoration
29th March (Sun): PALM SUNDAY
Masses: 6:00 am, 7:00am (Blessing of Palms), 8:30am & 9:45am (English Mass).
Station of the Cross in the Ward in the Evening
2nd April (Thur): MAUNDY THURSDAY
Mass: 5:00pm (High Mass) & 7:30pm
3rd April (Fri): GOOD FRIDAY OF THE LORD'S PASSION
7:00am - Stations Of the Cross,
3:00pm - Divine Mercy Chaplet
3:30pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
4th April (Sat): HOLY SATURDAY
10:30pm Night Vigil
5th April (Sun): EASTER SUNDAY OF THE LORD'S RESSURECTION
Masses: 7:15am, 8:30am & 9:45am (English Mass).