Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Goa and Daman

Metropolitan Archdiocese of Goa and Daman
Archidioecesis Goanae et Damanensis

Location
Country India
Ecclesiastical province Goa and Daman
Coordinates 15°30′08″N 73°54′42″E / 15.50222°N 73.91167°ECoordinates: 15°30′08″N 73°54′42″E / 15.50222°N 73.91167°E
Statistics
Area 4,194 km2 (1,619 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics		 (as of 2006)
1,763,598 [1]
627,400 (35.6%)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Cathedral Cathedral of St Catherine of Alexandria in Old Goa
Patron saint St. Joseph Vaz
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Metropolitan Archbishop Filipe Neri Ferrão
Suffragan Diocese of Sindhudurg
Emeritus Bishops Raul Nicolau Gonsalves Archbishop Emeritus (1978-2004)
Website
http://www.archgoadaman.org

The Roman Catholic Metropolitan Archdiocese of Goa and Daman (Latin: Archidioecesis Goanae et Damanensis, Portuguese: Arquidiocese de Goa e Damão) is an archdiocese encompassing the state of Goa and the Union Territories of Daman and Diu, as well as of Dadra and Nagar Haveli in India. The archdiocese is the Primatial See of the East, and the archbishop carries the title of the Patriarch of the East Indies.In Konkani, the local Language of Goa this archdiocese is known as Goy ani Damanv Mha-Dhormprant.

To show his concern towards his flock, To get connected with his people and to share the teachings of the Church, the Archbishop writes a Pastoral Letter, to the congregation and people of Good faith annually. This pastoral letter is based on a theme chosen for the year. This letter helps the faithful to strengthen their faith and live a fruitful life Throughout the year.

History

Special churches

Cathedral of St Catherine, Goa

Leadership

  • Archbishops of Goa and Daman (Latin Rite)
    • Patriarch Filipe Neri do Rosário Ferrão (November 25, 2006 – present)
  • Archbishops of Goa and Daman (Latin Rite)
    • Patriarch Filipe Neri do Rosário Ferrão (January 16, 2004 – November 25, 2006)
    • Patriarch Raul Nicholau Gonsalves (January 30, 1978 – January 16, 2004)
  • Metropolitan Archbishops of Goa and Daman (Latin Rite)
    • Bishop Raul Nicholau Gonsalves (later Patriarch) (Apostolic Administrator 1972 – January 30, 1978)
    • Bishop Francisco Xavier da Piedade Rebello (Apostolic Administrator sede plena 1966–1972)
    • Patriarch José Vieira Alvernaz (September 16, 1953 – February 22, 1975)
    • Patriarch José da Costa Nunes (高若瑟) (later Cardinal) (December 11, 1940 – December 16, 1953)
    • Patriarch Teotonio Emanuele Ribeira Vieira de Castro (May 25, 1929 – May 16, 1940)
    • Patriarch Matheus de Oliveira Xavier (May 1, 1928 – 1929)
  • Metropolitan Archbishops of Goa (Latin Rite)
    • Patriarch Matheus de Oliveira Xavier (February 20, 1909 – May 1, 1928)
    • Patriarch António Sebastião Valente (August 4, 1881 – January 25, 1908)
    • Archbishop Aires de Ornelas de Vasconcelos (July 23, 1874 – November 28, 1880)
    • Archbishop João Crisóstomo de Amorim Pessoa (March 22, 1861 – November 17, 1874)
    • Archbishop José Maria da Silva Torres (1844–1849)
    • Archbishop Manuel de Santo Galdino, O.F.M. (賈定諾) (February 10, 1812 – February 1, 1831)
    • Archbishop Manuel de Santa Catarina, O.C.D. (July 18, 1783 – February 10, 1812)
    • Archbishop Francisco da Assumpção e Brito, O.S.A. (December 20, 1773 – June 23, 1783)
    • Archbishop António Taveira da Neiva Brum e Silveira (1750–1773)
    • Archbishop Lourenço de Santa Maria e Melo (1742 – January 6, 1752)
    • Archbishop Eugénio de Trigueiros, O.E.S.Aug. (德主教) (December 19, 1740 – April 22, 1741)
    • Archbishop Inácio de Santa Teresa, O.S.A. (February 3, 1721 – February 13, 1740)
    • Archbishop Sebastião de Andrade Pessanha (1716–1720)
    • Archbishop Agostinho da Anunciação (1691–1713)
    • Archbishop Manuel de Sousa e Menezes (1681–1684)
    • Archbishop Alberto da Silva, O.S.A. (1675–1679)
    • Archbishop António Brandão (1675–1678)
    • Archbishop Cristóvão da Silveira (1671–1673)
    • Archbishop Francisco dos Mártires, O.F.M. (1636–1652)
    • Archbishop Manuel Teles de Brito, O.P. (1633–1633)
    • Archbishop Sebastião de San Pedro, O.S.A. (1625–1629)
    • Archbishop Cristóvão de Sá e Lisboa (1613–1622)
    • Archbishop Aleixo de Menezes (1595–1609)
    • Archbishop Mateus de Medina (1588–1592)
    • Archbishop João Vicente da Fonseca, O.P. (1582–1587)
    • Archbishop Henrique de Távora e Brito, O.P. (1578–1581)
    • Archbishop Gaspar de Leão Pereira (1574–1576.08.15)
    • Archbishop Jorge Temudo, O.P. (1568–1571)
    • Archbishop Gaspar de Leão Pereira (1560–1567)
  • Bishops of Goa (Latin Rite)

Suffragan dioceses

See also

References

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