Lahore – June 5, 2025
Addressing the clergy and priests of the Archdiocese of Lahore on June 5, 2025, Fr. Inayat Bernard shared a touching testimony about his ongoing mission of pastoral care to Pakistani Christians in Thailand, a ministry entrusted to him by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Pakistan on June 4, 2019.
Lahore – June 6, 2025
Today marks the 5th death anniversary of Rev. Fr. Samran Anwer (1988–2020), a faithful priest of the Archdiocese of Lahore, who was called to his eternal reward on June 6, 2020, at the young age of thirty-three. At the time of his passing, he was serving as Parish Priest of St. Joseph’s Parish, Gujranwala.
“I sincerely appreciate the efforts of the entire team for launching this initiative that brings the vibrant life and mission of our Archdiocese from the local level to the international community,” said Archbishop Benny Mario Travas.
Lahore – May 24–25, 2025
With profound joy and spiritual fervor, St. Luke’s Parish, Shahdara, celebrated the Golden Jubilee of its Annual Ziarat-e-Muqaddasa Mariam (Holy Pilgrimage to Our Lady)
Gujranwala – May 30, 2025 — A moment of profound grace unfolded at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Gujranwala, as 100 young faithful received the Sacrament of Confirmation on the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The solemn Eucharistic celebration was presided over by His Grace Archbishop Benny Mario Travas, Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Lahore.
Addressing a seminar on “Evangelizing with Families of Today and Tomorrow,” Pope Leo XIV calls on the faithful – clergy and laity – to be “fishers of families” by promoting an encounter with God.
Pope Leo XIV celebrates an ordination Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, and urges priests to welcome God’s grace so they might remain close to the people they serve as credible witnesses.
Speaking with participants in last year’s Arena of Peace, Pope Leo says the Gospel and the Church’s social doctrine are a constant source of support for Christians, and a compass for everyone in efforts to build peace.
The closing ceremony of the Inter-Congregational Juniorate Formation Program 2024–2025 was held on May 24 at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Lahore, marking the completion of a year-long journey of deep formation for temporary professed sisters from various religious congregations.
“Called by the Shepherd, Sent for Service”
