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St. Joseph's Church, Juhu

Coordinates: 19°6′26″N 72°49′35″E / 19.10722°N 72.82639°E / 19.10722; 72.82639
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St. Joseph's Church, Juhu
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19°6′26″N 72°49′35″E / 19.10722°N 72.82639°E / 19.10722; 72.82639
LocationJuhu, Mumbai
CountryIndia
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
StatusParish Church
Founded1853
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Administration
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Bombay
Clergy
ArchbishopCardinal Oswald Gracias
Priest in chargeRev. Fr. Joe Pereira
Assistant priest(s)Rev. Fr. Simon Tuscano Rev. Fr. Thomas Monteiro

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

History

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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]

References

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  1. ^ "Geography - Salsette group of Islands". Maharashtra State Gazetteer, Greater Bombay district. 1987. Retrieved 25 March 2012.