St. Jerome Church

The church stands on a hillock along the Western Express Highway, featuring stained glass windows and detailed wooden architectural elements throughout the structure.

Portuguese Franciscan Fathers constructed the initial wooden structure in 1595, which underwent multiple reconstructions after facing natural disasters and invasions.

The church serves communities from seven surrounding villages, integrating local traditions while maintaining Catholic religious practices and ceremonies.

The religious center remains accessible through multiple bus routes and two nearby railway stations: Mira Road and Dahisar stations.

While Saint Jerome's feast traditionally occurs on September 30, this church celebrates it on December 26 to mark the 1926 renovation completion.

Location: Mira-Bhayandar

Website: http://stjeromechurch.in

GPS coordinates: 19.27367,72.88379

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:35