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This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. ( February 2011 ) This is a list of notable Roman Catholic priests , both living and dead, who are citizens or permanent residents of Pakistan.
Pakistan Bible Society – In 2013 Pakistan Post issued a commemorative postage stamp on the 150th anniversary of the Pakistan Bible Society. [ 40 ] Sister Mary Langan RJM, an Irish nun working in Pakistan since 1983, in 2013 was awarded the Tamgha-e-Quaid-e-Azam by the Government of Pakistan for her services in the field of education.
The first parish priest, from July 1941 – 1944, was Fr. Liberius Pieterse. He later became known for his translation of the Bible into Urdu. [14] For nearly 80 years, parish nuns have maintained a medical clinic and school for poor Pakistanis. [citation needed] During the mid-1950s Fr. Simeon Anthony Pereira was appointed Parish Priest of the ...
In total, 12 parish priests have served over the years; Fr. Luis Esquinas Pajuelo has served for the longest period, from 2006 to the present. [needs update] Former parish priests, Fr. Canisius and, Fr. Robert D'Silva are stationed in the parish as well, to assist the parish priest with the increasing responsibilities.
Christianity is the third-largest religion in Pakistan, with results from the 2023 Census recording over three million Christians, or 1.37% of the total population in Pakistan. [1] The province of Punjab has the largest population of Christians in the country.
The honorary title of monsignor is conferred by the Pope upon diocesan priests (not members of religious institutes) in the service of the Holy See, and may be granted by him also to other diocesan priests at the request of the priest's bishop. The priest so honored is considered to be a member of the papal household. The title goes with any of ...
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Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects ... Grand Muftis of Pakistan (5 P) S. Pakistani Shia clerics (1 C, ... This list may not reflect recent changes. A.