St. Patrick's High School, Karachi

St Patrick's High School is a Roman Catholic educational institution located in Saddar Town, Karachi, Pakistan. Founded in 1861 by the Jesuits, the institution is the second-oldest school in the city.[1] Since 1950, it has been run by the diocesan clergy of the Archdiocese of Karachi.[1]

For nationalized college in Pakistan, see St. Patrick's College (Karachi).

St Patrick's High School
Location
Saddar Town

Karachi
,
Pakistan
,
Sindh
Information
MottoPer Aspera Ad Astra (Latin)
"Through hardships to the stars"
Religious affiliation(s)Catholic
DenominationRoman Catholic Archdiocese of Karachi
Established16 January 1861 (1861-01-16)
FounderRev Joseph A. Willy (Society of Jesus)
PrincipalMr. Anthony F D'Silva
Staff350
GenderBoys and Girls
Age4 to 18
Enrollment5,500 (2011)
AffiliationsThe Roman Catholic Church
Websitestpats.edu.pk

For the last 150 years, the school has produced well-known leaders and public figures, including two Presidents and two Prime Ministers of Pakistan, two Chief Ministers of Sindh, one deputy prime minister (of India) two Cardinals of the Catholic Church, and several Mayors of Karachi.[2][3]

The school is owned by the Roman Catholic Church and managed by the Catholic Board of Education in Pakistan.

History
Students and teachers of the Teachers' Training College, 1956

The school was established on 6 May 1861, began with just three students, and officially registered as a high school in 1867. Its founder was Reverend Joseph A. Willy of the Society of Jesus (the "Jesuits"), who controlled the school till June 1935. It was then taken over by the Franciscan order until 6 October 1950. Since 1950, it has had Pakistani principals belonging to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Karachi.[2]

Fr Stephen Raymond, a diocesan priest, became the first Pakistani principal of his alma mater in 1950. The era of Fr Raymond as principal from 1950 to 1974 is referred by many old students as the "golden era" of St Patrick's. Fr Raymond is credited with constructing the Cambridge Building (1950), St Patrick's College (1952), the Teachers' Training College (1959), the first School Auditorium (1972). The school celebrated its centenary in 1962 with the President of Pakistan, Field Marshal Mohammad Ayub Khan as the Chief Guest.[4]

St Patrick's High School was one of the few private educational institutes that escaped nationalization in 1972.[5][3]

To commemorate the 125 years of the school, Pakistan Post office issued a special stamp in 1987.[1]

On 6 May 2011, the former students of the school instituted the Father Stephen Raymond Gold Medal to be awarded to the top student from the Commerce Section, as part of the 150th anniversary of the school.[6]

History was made again when Sister Margaret Madden became the first female principal of the School on 6 February 2017.[7]

Former principals
  • Fr. Joseph Willy SJ 1861-65[2][1]
  • Fr. Basilius Haefly SJ 1865-1867
  • Fr. Anselm Leiter SJ 1867-68
  • Fr. Nicolas Pagani SJ 1868-72
  • Fr. George Bridges SJ 1872-74
  • Fr. Joseph Nueckel SJ 1874-76
  • Fr. Francis Belz SJ 1876-87
  • Fr. A. Bruder SJ 1887-94
  • Fr. H. Jurgens SJ 1894-97
  • Fr. A. Martins SJ 1897-1901
  • Fr. C. Flick SJ 1901-04
  • Fr. J. Meyer SJ 1904-09
  • Fr. S. Boswin SJ 1909-21
  • Fr. Hoogewerf SJ 1921-26
  • Fr. Vincent Gimenez SJ 1926-35
  • Fr. Achilles Meersman OFM 1935–38[8]
  • Fr. Hermes Kersten OFM 1938-1939
  • Fr. Modestine Pöttgens OFM 1939-1948
  • Fr. Achilles Meersman OFM 1948-50
  • Stephen Raymond -1950-1975[4]
  • Anthony Theodore Lobo – principal 1975–1993
  • Oswin Mascarenhas - 1993 to 2000[9]
  • Joseph Paul – principal 2000–2009
  • Lawerence Manuel FSC 2016-17
  • Sister Margaret Madden 2017-2020

Notable teachers

Notable alumni

Politicians

Academics and researchers

Military

Sportsmen
Hockey

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  • Patrick Mendes – Olympic hockey player; teacher for over 50 years
Cricket

Judiciary

Civil service
  • Irfan Husain - newspaper columnist and former civil servant.

Clergy

Businessmen
  • Omar Janjua - CEO Taco Bueno, USA[27]

Educationists
  • Father Stephen Raymond
  • Dr Asif Farrukhi – writer, editor, translator, and a physician by training; Interim Dean & Associate Professor School of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences at Habib University

Other
  • Khadim Hussain Baloch, cricket observer, author, and memorabilia collector[28]
  • O. B. Nazareth
  • School teachers and staff (1998)
  • School teachers and staff (1956)

See also

References
  1. Ali, G. and Ali, M. St. Patrick’s: A journey of 175 years. Archdiocese of Karachi, 2018.
  2. Haris Masood Zuberi (6 May 2011). "Through hardships to the stars: St. Patrick's High School turns 150 years old today". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 11 April 2020.
  3. ST. PATRICK'S SCHOOL CELEBRATES 130 YEARS OF EDUCATION IN KARACHI Union of Catholic Asian News (UCAN) website, Published 10 April 1991, Retrieved 11 April 2020
  4. "147 years of St Patrick's High School". Randomthoughts.pk. Archived from the original on 24 February 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  5. "UCANews.com March 3, 1998". Ucanews.com. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
  6. Syed Osman Naeem - Development Technology Professionals. "TOPS give-away GOLD Medals to 28 'Top Students' at Glittering 150 Years Closing Ceremony". Theoldpatricians.org. Archived from the original on 28 July 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  7. Christian Voice, Karachi. April 1, 2018
  8. Diehl, Katharine Smith (August 1978). "Review: Catholic Religious Orders in South Asia (1500–1835)". The Journal of Asian Studies. Association for Asian Studies. pp. 699–711. JSTOR 2054372.
  9. Daily Times, February 12, 2008
  10. Indian Express June 5, 2005
  11. Dawn August 21, 2008 Archived May 24, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  12. Ardeshir Cowasjee (30 April 2011). "Service to God and Country". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 11 April 2020.
  13. Tribune August 14, 2013
  14. Educationist: With a heart of gold Dawn (newspaper), Published 16 October 2011, Retrieved 12 April 2020
  15. Flashback: Remains of the day Dawn (newspaper), Published 25 November 2012, Retrieved 12 April 2020
  16. Sarwar, Beena (5 June 2005). "Time has not changed Advani's alma mater". The Hindu (newspaper). Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  17. Wahid Zia. "Welcome to Pakistan Philatelic Net Club". Paknetmag.com website. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  18. Generals and politicians of last 150 years Dawn (newspaper), Published 8 May 2011, Retrieved 12 April 2020
  19. Archived May 8, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  20. Dawn 21 August 2008 Archived 24 May 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  21. "Kaneria ready to take flight". Cricinfo. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
  22. Archived October 7, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  23. Ardeshir Cowasjee (7 November 1999). "Jinnah's Pakistan". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  24. "Prime Minister Junejo Heads Alumni Of 125-Year-Old St. Patrick's School". Ucanews.com. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
  25. Profile of Bishop Anthony Theodore Lobo Catholic-hierarchy.org website, Published 21 January 2015, Retrieved 12 April 2020
  26. "Pakistan's King of Masalas spins his own magic". The News International (newspaper). 27 April 2008. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  27. Dallas Business Journal 30 March 2018
  28. Khadim Hussain Baloch - one of a kind Cricket World website, Published 13 September 2019, Retrieved 12 April 2020

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