Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Karachi

The Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, located on Siddiq Wahab Road in the Old Haji Camp area, is a part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Karachi in Pakistan.

The first parish priest, from July 1941-1944, was Fr. Liberius Pieterse. He later became known for his translation of the Bible into Urdu.[1] For nearly 80 years, parish nuns have maintained a medical clinic and school for poor Pakistanis.

Attack

On October 12, 2012, the parish was attacked by a mob of 600 Islamic radicals that destroyed property in the yard, but failed to break down the front door.[2] Saleem Khurshid Khokhar, a member of the Sindh Provincial Assembly, visited shortly after the attack and condemned violence against religious minorities.[3]

Reference

  1. ↑ In memoriam Rev. Fr. Liberius Pieterse O.F.M., 12/2/1905 – 24/9/1973, NEWSLETTER O.F.M. a monthly publication of the Franciscan Custody of St. John the Baptist, Pakistan, Portiuncula Friary, November 1973
  2. ↑ The church of San Francesco attacked in Karachi: the Franciscans in fear, Agenzia Fides, October 17, 2012
  3. ↑ Muslim mob vandalize St. Francis Church Karachi, Pakistan Christian Post

Coordinates: 24°52′1″N 67°0′25″E / 24.86694°N 67.00694°E / 24.86694; 67.00694

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