Mount Poinsur

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Mount Poinsur is located in the suburb of Borivali west, Mumbai. It is the site of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Mt. Poinsur. Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church, Borivali and the St. Francis School run by the Missionary Brothers of Paulus Moritz are located there.


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