Church of Our Lady of Health, Cavel explained

Church of Our Lady of Health, Cavel
Location:Cavel, Mumbai
Country:India
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Status:Parish Church
Functional Status:Active
Archdiocese:Archdiocese of Bombay
Archbishop:Oswald Cardinal Gracias

The Church of Our Lady of Health, Cavel is a Roman Catholic church under the Archdiocese of Bombay. It was built by the Portuguese in 1794,[1] [2] when it was a chapel under the Padroado jurisdiction.

History

When the old chapel began to decay, a new Church was built in 1812 and was remodelled in 1971. There is a beautiful grotto with the statue of the Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, in front of the church.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Origin of Bombay . Asian Educational Services. Joseph Gerson Da Cunha. 1900. 9788120608153. 27 March 2012.
  2. News: Will old churches get new tenants? . . 7 September 2008 . 26 March 2012.
  3. Web site: Places - Churches . Maharashtra State Gazetteers, Greater Bombay District. 27 March 2012.