St. Michael's Church, Mumbai
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St. Michael's Church is one of the oldest Catholic churches in the Mahim suburb of Mumbai (Bombay), India.
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St. Michael's Church | |
Mahim Church | |
सेंट मायकल चर्च | |
19.0425°N 72.8405°E / 19.0425; 72.8405 | |
Location | Mahim, Bombay (Mumbai) |
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Country | India |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Tradition | Novena |
Website | www |
History | |
Status | Parish Church |
Founded | 1534; 490 years ago (1534) |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Administration | |
Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Bombay |
Deanery | North Mumbai Deanery |
Clergy | |
Archbishop | Oswald Gracias |
Priest in charge | Fr. Lancy Pinto |
Priest(s) | Fr. Ashwin Castellino |
Assistant priest(s) | Fr. Simon Borges, Fr. Bento Cardozo, Fr. Yeshuraj[1] |
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The church is situated at the junction of LJ Road and Mahim Causeway and is colloquially referred to as Mahim Church due to its location.[2] St Michael's is known for its novenas addressed to our Lady of Perpetual Succour on Wednesdays, which has been frequented by thousands of devotees seeking mannats (blessings).[3]
In 2023, the Parish priest is Fr Bernard Lancy Pinto.[4]