Denomination Roman Catholic Dedicated 9 November 2011 Capacity 5,000 | Founded () Height 24 m Groundbreaking 22 November 2009 | |
Associated people consecrated by Archbishop Edgar Pena Parra Parish St Paul's Parish, Azam Basti | ||
Construction
The church was built 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 depicting different religious events. It cost $3.8 million USD to build.
Opening
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. 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.
Miscellaneous
The church will cater to the people of Akhtar Colony, Mahmudabad, Kashmir Colony and Manzoor Colony.
Funding for the project came from the Pontifical Mission Societies, Missio, the Rothenberg diocese in Germany and the Italian Bishop’s Conference.
The Church has had to employ security guards to protect it from terrorist threats.