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.

HOLY WEEK

• 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).