St. Joseph's Church, Juhu Explained

St. Joseph's Church, Juhu
Coordinates:19.1072°N 72.8264°W
Location:Juhu, Mumbai
Country:India
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Founded Date:1853
Status:Parish Church
Functional Status:Active
Archdiocese:Archdiocese of Bombay
Archbishop:Cardinal Oswald Gracias
Priestincharge:Rev. Fr. Joe Pereira
Asstpriest:Rev. Fr. Simon Tuscano Rev. Fr. Thomas Monteiro

St. Joseph's Church, Juhu is a Catholic church located in Juhu, Mumbai.

History

In the years prior to the creation of the parish of St. Joseph's, Juhu was a long, narrow island off the west coast of Salsette, just north of the city.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Geography - Salsette group of Islands. 25 March 2012. Maharashtra State Gazetteer, Greater Bombay district . 1987.