Saint Joseph's Catholic Church Larkana

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Saint Joseph's Catholic Church Larkana
Religion
Affiliation Roman Catholic
District Diocese of Larkana
Ecclesiastical or organizational status Active
Leadership Bishop Yaqoob Gill [1]
Year consecrated 1984
Location
Location Flag of Pakistan.svg Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan
Architecture
Architect(s) Pakistani
Style Anglo European
Groundbreaking1985
Completed1984
Specifications
Capacity400
Length500 feet
Width300 feet
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Founded plaque of the Church of Larkana

The Saint Joseph's Catholic Church, Larkana is the only Catholic church in Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan. The church was built in 1984. [2] [3]

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Inauguration Plaque of Sepulchre of Merry
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Church of Larkana inside view

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References

  1. Pakistan Christian Post March 23, 2019
  2. "Bilawal says PPP to continue struggle for religious harmony". Dawn. 29 December 2018.
  3. "Christians take out rally in Larkana". thenews. 8 August 2009.