
Santa Cruz Church
Santa Cruz Church
Goa
Last updated: February 11, 2026
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**★★★★★ Savia Maria Colaco — a month ago
The Holy Cross Church, locally known as 'The Santa Cruz Church' in Goa, boasts a rich history, with its initial construction completed by 1565 and a significant rebuilding by the Dominicans in 1710. The diocesan clergy have served the parish since 1776. This vibrant parish is home to the Blessed Sacrament Fathers (BSS) and Bethany Sisters (BS) at Alto Santa Cruz, and hosts Santa Cruz High School and Santa Cruz Higher Secondary School. Serving approximately 15,000 Catholics, the church celebrates
**★★★★★ Aakash Vasanth — 3 years ago
Composed with Goan style of Architecture with influence of Portuguese. Interesting interior with lot of ornamental designs in Nave, Altar and Aisle.
**★★★★★ Akash Aks — 7 years ago
The WOW experience in this church at early morning 5.45 AM.... Cannot forget the aura and serenity 🧘♂️ of this church.... Such a peace ✌️
**★★★★☆ Neha Kanagat — 9 months ago
Visited this church for a funeral service. The church needs renovations n painting on the inside. Locals who attended were very humble n kind. What I observed at the cemetery was the tomb stones that were unique n uniformity in all of them. The service was short n sweet
**★★★★☆ Harry hardeep dhiman — 3 years ago
The Holy Cross Church, Santa Cruz, Goa is popularly called ‘The Santa Cruz Church’ locally in Goa. The construction of theSanta Cruz Church was completed by 1565. The Dominicans rebuilt the Santa Cruz Church in 1710. It is located by the side of the road in village Santa Cruz which is a model village. It has a school on the other side of the road and a RIP. Big church easy to locate
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