Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Marathi-Konkani

Language: Konkani, Goan - (gom)

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Primary Religion: Christianity - Roman Catholicism

Country: Canada

Also found in: India; Mozambique; Pakistan; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; United States

Population: 5,200

Global Population: 854,700

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical

Overview: The Goans of Canada, numbering 5,200, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Marathi-Konkani people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 854,700 in 7 countries. Their primary language is Konkani, Goan. The primary religion practiced by the Goans is Roman Catholicism, the largest branch of the Christian church and one of the oldest religious institutions in the world. Roman Catholicism teaches that it is the one true Church founded by Jesus Christ and that its bishops are the successors of Christ.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available