St. Peter’s Church | |
Location | Akhtar Colony, Karachi |
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Country | Pakistan |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
History | |
Founded | |
Dedicated | 9 November 2011 |
Significant 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 | |
Parish | St Paul’s Parish, Azam Basti |
Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Karachi |
Clergy | |
Priest in charge | Father Saleh Diego |
Assistant priest | Father Mario Rodrigues |
St. Peter’s Church, Karachi, is the largest Catholic church in Pakistan.
The 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.
The Church was completed in 11 months, covers an area of 1,858 square meters and can seat 5,000 people. It stands over 24 meters in height. All the windows are of stained glass representing religious events.
The 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.[2]
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]