Bburn Diocesan Harvest Appeal

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Each year, the Diocese organises a Harvest Appeal. In July this year, we were privileged to have a visit from Bishop Leo Rodrick, the Bishop of Multan in central Pakistan. During his time in the diocese, he was able to meet members of the Vision and Strategy team and join in with the joyous year 6 leavers’ service at the Cathedral.
As a diocese, we are strengthening our links with Christians around the world. This year, we are encouraging our parishes and schools to learn about the lives of Christians in Pakistan. The diocese of Multan is made up of 75 parishes with 52 priests and a number of church primary schools. Most of the population live in villages. The climate is warm and dusty. Islam is the predominant religion (98.99%) with Christians making up 0.86%. Christians are free to worship and Bishop Leo reports that churches are growing. He asks us to pray for the security of Christians.
One of the priorities of the Multan diocese is to improve the low levels of literacy that exist especially for women and children. The 2024 Harvest Appeal, “Harvesting the Love of Learning” will go towards a women’s literacy programme within the diocese of Mutan.
We are grateful for the support that has been provided to the Harvest Appeal in recent years and thankful for the generous giving of our parishes and schools.