Portuguese Church (Mumbai)

The Church of OurLady of Salvation, popularly referred to as Portuguese Church, is one of the oldest churches in Mumbai  India. Located in Dadar, it was originally built in 1596 by the Portuguese Franciscans. The present structure, designed by famous Indian architect Charles Correa, was constructed between 1974 and 1977.

The church has a unique design where the pillars that support the structure are not visible to the naked eye. This is indeed one of the few historic symbols in India.

The restoration of the old church and the addition of a broad porch and terrace was undertaken in 1935, when the parochial hall was built and considered to be adequate to the needs of the parish. In 1940 however funds became available and the presbytery was built and provision made for a new church building. The church complex was divided into two halves to enable the construction of Gokhale Road following which, the wadis and coconut groves of Dadar were soon replaced by buildings. 

Catholics along with others from outside moved into the parish and accounted for two-fifths of the parish population. A much larger church, therefore, became necessary. The foundation stone for the brand new modern church on the site of the old church was laid in 1973.

Prayer Timings:-

The population of Catholics increasing in the 20th century, five parishes were carved out of the Church.

• Holy Cross, Lower Parel (1904)
• Church of Our Lady of Dolours, Wadala (1941)
• St. Paul, Dadar east (1941)
• Our Lady of Fatima, Sewri (1959)
• Sacred Heart, Worli (1961)

How to Reach:- The Church is Near to Dadar Railway station in Mumbai.

Address of the Church:-S.K. Bole Road, Dadar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400028

Phone:022 2422 4471