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Category Archives: Contributions by Christians
Holy Family Hospital, Karachi.
Holy Family Hospital, Karachi By Menin Rodrigues The Holy Family Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan was founded in 1948 by the Medical Mission Sisters, a Roman Catholic religious order for women based in Philadelphia, USA. This was at a time when very … Continue reading
Cincinnatus D’Abreo
Cincinnatus D’Abreo By Menin Rodriquez He was born on 24 September 1862. His father, Manuel D’Abreo had migrated to Sindh in 1846. Cincinnatus was married to Maggie Gomes with whom he had five children, Joe, Maggie, Alfred, Gwennie and Bill. He was educated at St … Continue reading
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Gold to Platinum 1981 to 2006
BOOKS ON KARACHI. Gold to Platinum 1981 to 2006 by Menin Rodrigues; Launched on Feast Day of St. Lawrence Church Karachi August 10 2016.
The Origin and Evolution of St. Lawrence’s Parish
The Origin and Evolution of St Lawrence’s Parish, Karachi, Pakistan: The Garden Area with the Settlement of the Christian Community Kindle Edition by Oswin Mascarenhas The Origin and Evolution of St. Lawrence’s Parish & the Garden Area is an account of the … Continue reading
The Glorious Traditions of St. Patrick’s
Book on St. Patrick’s High School Karachi by Menin Rodrigues. in the Karachi the BOOK is available at English Boot House (EBH) stores in Saddar and Tariq Road
Edward Carrapiett
EDWARD CARRAPIETT (Rest in Peace) Feb 4 2019. By Raju jamil as posted on Facebook. MESSAGE FROM Darryl Braganza via Amin H Karim It is with great sadness that I inform my treasured friends in the Rawalpindi – Islamabad ,- Karachi Community … Continue reading
St. Patrick’s A Journey of 175 years
KARACHI: As the city celebrated Sindhi Cultural Day on Sunday, there was also another, much smaller, gracious celebration under way at the St Patrick’s Cathedral since the morning mass. Along with the hymns and readings from the Bible, the … Continue reading
The Midas Magic of Misquita
By: Menin Rodrigues April 18, 2014 at 4:46 AM GOOD FRIDAY: April 18, 2014 – Indeed, every year, all the hot cross buns baked at the legendary JC Misquita Bakery Karachi turn into gold for the owners! There is something providential, … Continue reading
Sister Mary Emily FC
Over a Cup of Tea & Chicken Patties By: MENIN RODRIGUES MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2017 A TRIBUTE – What a wonderful person, one with a heart of gold and a tremendous sense of humour! This is how I would like … Continue reading
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Norman- The Man, The Legend
By: MENIN RODRIGUES ·SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2017 From rocking the 1970s to reaching 70 years of age, this man, the legend, has played an unimaginable serenading role in transforming the music scene in Pakistan like no other in his brand … Continue reading