Saint Joseph's College for Women, Karachi

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Saint Joseph's College for Women
Motto
Loquentes Magnalia Dei
Motto in English
Speaking the wonderful works of God
Type Private
Established1948
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic; Daughters of the Holy Cross
Academic affiliations
Catholic Board of Education
Principal Sr.Julie Pacheco F.C
Location,
Pakistan
Website www.stjosephscollege.edu.pk

Saint Joseph's College for Women is located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It is a college for women, owned by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Karachi. [1]

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History

It was established by the religious order, the Daughters of the Cross and is one of the most distinguished women's colleges in the country. [2] It was founded in 1948 and was one of the first colleges for women in Karachi. [3]

The building was constructed by Brother Hilary Lardenoye OFM. Since 1951, it has been affiliated with the University of Karachi. It began as an Arts college with the Science faculty added later in 1950. [4]

Recent events

The college was nationalised in 1972 and denationalised in 2005, and returned to the Catholic Board of Education. On the 23 March 2009, the Government of Pakistan awarded the college principal, Sister Mary Emily FC the Sitara-e-Imtiaz, which she received from the Governor of Sindh. This was in recognition of her services to education. [5]

The college offers subjects in science, commerce and arts education at the Intermediate and baccalaureate levels. In 2011, St. Joseph's College started education of computer sciences at the intermediate level.

Principals

List of Principals of Saint Joseph's College
#PrincipalTenure
1Sr. Mary Alban, FC1948–1951
2Sr. Mary Bernadette, FC1951–1961
3Sr. Mary Emily Gonsalves, FC1961–1982
4Mrs. Bilquis Ifikhar1982–1983
5Mrs. Munira Gulzar1983–1993
6Mrs. Kaniz J. Abedi1993–1999
7Mrs. Shahnaz Parveen1999–2000
8Dr. Tanveer Anjum, PhD2000–2005
9Sr. Mary Emily Gonsalves, FC2005–2008
10Ms. Mary Caleb2009–2010
11Dr. Bernadette Louise Dean, PhD2010–2013
12Sr. Roohi Ghouri, FC2013–2021
13Sr. Julie Pouch2021-present

Alumnae

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References

  1. "Board of Intermediate Education".
  2. "Goans of Pakistan".
  3. College Alumni website Archived 2013-10-26 at the Wayback Machine
  4. College Admission Handbook 2011
  5. "Daily Times 24 March 2009".