Popularly known as Sancoale church, it was built initially in 1606 and was dedicated to our lady of good health. This church however caught fire in 1834 yet Its frontispiece, still stands on the bank of the Zuari river. The present Sancoale Church was formerly a chapel probably founded in 1783.
Sancoale is 24 kms from Panjim and 21 kms from Margao.