On the 13th of March Ana Maria and Kumudinie had the opportunity of meeting with the Bishops of Pakistan who were in Rome for the occasion of their Ad Limina visit to the Holy See. It was a two-hour meeting, from 5.00 pm-7.00 pm, organized by Fr. Robert McCulloch, the Procurator-General of the Missionary Society of St. Columban, at Collegio San Colombano, Corso Trieste 57, Roma 00198.
At this very informal yet cordial encounter - we meet many of them for the first time, sharing a little about the life and mission of our sisters in Pakistan. We exchanged sentiments of appreciation, encouragement gratitude and mutual support. Addressing the gathering, the President of the Episcopal conference in Pakistan, highlighted the importance of respecting and upholding the dignity of each person and working together beyond religious boundaries towards peace and harmony.
Present at this meeting was also the ambassador of Pakistan to Italy, who addressed those present appreciating the services of the Catholic Church in Pakistan and assuring to do whatever in his capacity to enhance the relationship between the Church in Pakistan and the religious sisters, brothers priests, living in Italy.
At the end there was a book launching too – A short history of the Catholic Church of Pakistan – originally written in English but also translated into Urdu.
