St. Joseph's Cathedral, Rawalpindi

St. Joseph's Cathedral
Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic
DistrictDiocese of Islamabad-Rawalpindi
LeadershipArchbishop Joseph Arshad
Location
LocationRawalpindi, Pakistan
Geographic coordinates33°35′01″N 73°03′22″E / 33.5837°N 73.0562°E / 33.5837; 73.0562
Architecture
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St. Joseph's Cathedral, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, is the main church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Islamabad-Rawalpindi.[1]


St. Joseph's Cathedral has large congregations from Rawalpindi, Islamabad and surrounding areas for Good Friday, Easter and Christmas services each year.[2][3]

The Cathedral parish is also home to St. Catherine's Convent. The Franciscan Missionaries of Mary host the St. Catherine's Sewing Center, training poor women in sewing, crochet and embroidery; the women produce hand-made objects for sale.[4]

  1. ^ "Cathedrals in Pakistan".
  2. ^ "Christmas celebrated with fervour in Pakistan 26 December 2003 Pakistan Times".
  3. ^ "Christians celebrate Easter today Dawn 11 April 2004". 11 April 2004.
  4. ^ "UCANews.com November 15, 2007".