The Catholic Church in Pakistan - Directory 2018

Format: Hardcover (Spiral Bound)
Pages: 208
Publisher: Catholic Bible Commission Pakistan
Language: English
Published: 2018

Overview

The Catholic Church in Pakistan - Directory 2018 provides a comprehensive overview of the Catholic community in Pakistan, detailing its structure, statistics, and activities. The directory highlights the Church's role in education, health, and social services, alongside its spiritual mission.

Key Features:

• Ecclesiastical Structure: The directory outlines the seven ecclesiastical units in Pakistan, which include:
  • Ecclesiastical Province of Lahore:
    • Archdiocese of Lahore
    • Diocese of Faisalabad
    • Diocese of Islamabad-Rawalpindi
    • Diocese of Multan
  • Ecclesiastical Province of Karachi:
    • Archdiocese of Karachi
    • Diocese of Hyderabad
    • Apostolic Prefecture of Quetta

Statistics:

The directory provides detailed statistics on the Catholic population and clergy in each diocese:

• Karachi: 149,350 Catholics, 36 Priests
• Hyderabad: 48,991 Catholics, 7 Priests
• Quetta: 27,000 Catholics, 1 Priest
• Lahore: 502,619 Catholics, 28 Priests
• Multan: 98,500 Catholics, 11 Priests
• Faisalabad: 135,879 Catholics, 44 Priests
• Islamabad-Rawalpindi: 122,443 Catholics, 19 Priests

Educational and Social Contributions:

The Catholic Church in Pakistan is actively involved in education, managing numerous institutions, including:

• 534 schools
• 53 hostels
• 8 colleges
• 7 technical institutes
• 8 catechetical centers

English Summary:

The Catholic Church in Pakistan is part of the global Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. With over one million Catholics, representing less than 1% of the total population, the Church plays a vital role in the spiritual and social fabric of the country. The directory serves as an essential resource for understanding the Catholic community's structure, activities, and contributions to society.

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