Saint Patrick’s Cathedral karachi

The St Patrick's Cathedral in an integral part of the history of Karachi. It is one of the first churches to be built in Sindh. The architectural sky style is that of The Gothic Revival period. The church though not ornamental from it's exterior is a monument of grandeur itself. The interior consists of paintings and stained glass. It is a popular tourist point.

The first church in Sindh  was initially built on the grounds of this cathedral in 1845, and was called St. Patrick’s Church. It was in April 1881 that the present cathedral was opened, since the Catholic community grew in number, and the need for a larger place of worship became apparent. Despite the construction of the new building, the little church continued to function until it was destroyed by a storm in 1885.

I am a Patrician and went to St. Pats high school in 1980's. I visited St. Patricks Cathedral after 25-30 years and was amazed to see that everything has been kept as it was 30 years ago. Cathedral ground that connects to St Josephs College is neat and clean. Right around the corner is St. Patricks High School and College. Parking could be a hassle during school and college days.

A few days ago I visited this beautiful and historical place with my Couchsurfing friends. We were doing a city walk around the old town, Saddar. Soon we ended up in front of the picturesque St. Patrick Cathedral, which also houses missionary schools including St. Joseph College. The church was not open for general visitors due to the Sunday service. The caretaker offered us to give a visit on any other working day. Still it was good enough for a group photograph from the outside.

It's an old church. Was constructed in 1984 and has the capacity to accommodate 1500 people.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Karachi. The present-day cathedral is built in Gothic style; it measures 52 metres by 22 metres, and has the capacity to accommodate at least 1,500 worshippers at the same time.

Sacred and spiritual. Good access road and car park. Fair security

One of old college in Karachi, High standard education. Most of Pakistan Politicians graduate from this college

A beautiful House of God dating back to the 1870s. The Sindh Government, in conjunction with the Catholic Church, is currently undertaking a major renovation of the fabric of the Cathedral, replacing eroded wall stones, the flooring, re-wiring and installing a new sound system all sympathetically done with the dated fabric of the building. Hats off to all involved!

Chances are, you didn’t expect to find a church on a list of the most beautiful places to visit in Karachi. However, as one of the centers of Christianity in Pakistan the St. Patrick’s Cathedral is definitely worth a visit for people of any creed. The gothic-style church was consecrated in 1881 and serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Karachi. In front of the building, you can find a monument in honor of the Jesuit mission in Sindh. Due to security concerns, the cathedral only welcomes visitors during mass times on Sunday mornings. But despite the restrictions, visitors of all faiths are welcome.