St. Peter's Church is the largest Catholic church in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.[1]
| St. Peter’s Church | |
|---|---|
| Location | Akhtar Colony, Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Founded | |
| Dedicated | 9 November 2011 |
| Associated people | consecrated by Archbishop Edgar Pena Parra |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Kausar Ali |
| Style | brown brick |
| Groundbreaking | 22 November 2009 |
| Construction cost | Rupees 5 million |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 5,000 |
| Height | 24 meters |
| Other dimensions | Area 1,858 square meters |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Karachi |
| Parish | St Paul's Parish, Azam Basti |
| Clergy | |
| Priest in charge | Benjamin Shahzad |
| Assistant priest(s) | John Mendoncea |
Construction
editThe church, completed in just 11 months, spans 1,858 square meters and accommodates up to 5,000 people. Standing at over 24 meters tall, its stained glass windows depict various religious scenes. The construction cost was US$3.8 million.[2]
Opening
editThe Apostolic Nuncio to Pakistan Archbishop Edgar Pena Parra blessed the church at a Mass concelebrated by 37 priests from around the country. The Apostolic Nuncio read a message of Pope Benedict XVI to Pakistani Catholics. Later the Papal Nuncio also blessed the Perpetual Adoration Chapel, a room built of glass in a corner of the church open for prayer 24 hours of the day.[3]
Miscellaneous
editThe church will cater to the people of Akhtar Colony, Mahmudabad, Kashmir Colony and Manzoor Colony.[1]
Funding for the project came from the Pontifical Mission Societies, Missio, the Rothenberg diocese in Germany and the Italian Bishop's Conference.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b Country’s largest Catholic church opens in Karachi’s Akhtar Colony by Saima Saleem, The Express Tribune, 16 November 2011 Retrieved 5 April 2013
- ^ Russell, Mark (20 November 2011). "In Karachi Slum, a 5K-Seat Megachurch". Newser. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ AsiaNews 12 November 2011
- ^ UCANews 11 November 2011
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