A Journey to Spread the Children's Rosary through Multiple Regions of Pakistan

 
Recently Afzaal Anwar Khokhar undertook a long journey to four cities in Pakistan to help spread the Children's Rosary.

The first stop was Mariamabad which is the National Shrine in Pakistan to Our Blessed Mother. On April 12, Afzaal Anwar Khokhar was able to meet with Fr. Tariq George. Nine Children's Rosary groups were formed through this visit. Following this visit the next destination was Sheikhupura where the catechist Mr. Sabar was waiting. He had arranged for the formation of two groups at two locations. 

The following morning the next city to visit was Sialkot at St Joseph School where Sr. Elizebeth helped to form three new groups in the school.

On April 14, Afzaal was able to visit the outstations of St. Joseph Parish in Sialkot. These included Ouray village and Rasoolpur village. Fr. Bernard Emmanuel was also present. At both places Fr. Bernard formed Children's Rosary groups. The following day a visit was made to St. Anthony convent school. Sr. Samina the principal plans to form six Children's Rosary groups but at this time three have been initiated. We are very excited about the tremendous spread of the Children's Rosary in Pakistan. We are grateful to Afzaal Anwar Khokhar for undertaking this trip to introduce the Children's Rosary to multiple regions of Pakistan.

Pakistani Participation in the Lenten Journey 2026

We have been receiving lovely pictures from various Children's Rosary groups in Pakistan who are participating in the 40-Day Retreat on Suffering using the book, A Soul Prepared through Suffering.The picture above is from the Children's Rosary at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Kaur, Pakistan.

The pictures below are from the Children's Rosary at Sacred Heart School II, Rawalpindi, where they are also participating in the Lenten journey.

It is not too late to participate in the retreat. A link to all the daily readings can be found HERE.

Release of "A Soul Prepared through Suffering" in Urdu

This past week the Urdu version of the book "A Soul Prepared through Suffering" was released. This is a 40-Day retreat on suffering which is perfect to use during Lent. Children's Rosary groups in Pakistan will have access to using these to enrich their Lenten journey. This book in English is available to order in the US, England, and Ireland HERE. 

Bring Children Before the Manger

As we patiently wait for the coming of the Child Jesus, may we bring our children before the manger. May we read Scripture which describes the circumstances of Christ's birth. This is a grace filled time and coming before the manger in prayer is a holy practice in this season of Advent. 

The pictures above are from Pakistan. 

Marian Grottos Distributed in Pakistan

We are grateful to Afzaal Anwar Khokhar for building Marian Grottos for our Children's Rosary groups in Pakistan. He has also been traveling to different dioceses to deliver them. We recently printed 4,000 color Children's Rosary flyers which he is also distributing. 

"Now everything has been provided to the group leaders in 'Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Kasur'. Everybody was very happy and promised to promote the Children's Rosary in their areas. Fr. Maqsood Nazir OMI was very happy and thankful to you for spreading Children's Rosary in the whole parish."

Twenty-three groups were formed at this parish. Mr. Khokhar relates, "Seven groups participated in the first program on Saturday and received their items (books, flyers, banners, sashes, grottoes and statues) and sixteen groups participated on Sunday. On Saturday, the 8th catechist Mr. Tanveer helped me to give out things and on Sunday the 9th, Sr. Sabina helped me to give out things. Sr. Sabina also received the things on behalf of one of her teacher who was absent due to illness."
This trip is not complete. Mr. Khokhar says, "Now I will prepare to go to Lahore, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi and Peshawar."

Catholic TV Pakistan

Members of the Children's Rosary participated in a Catholic Bible Trivia game on Catholic TV. A special thank you to Babu Chand Ashiq for helping to coordinate this. 

To watch the program click HERE

Twenty-Two new Children's Rosary Groups form in Pakistan

We are excited to share that twenty-two Children's Rosary groups have formed in Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Kasur. This is in the Archdiocese of Lahore Pakistan. The Pastor Maqsood Nazir OMI wanted the Children's Rosary in all parts of his parish. The parishes in Pakistan each can have many outposts. Each Children's Rosary group that forms in an outpost will have its own meeting time and will function as a distinct entity. The Children's Rosary groups at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish will each meet weekly.

We have included pictures from some of these new groups at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish. 

A special thank you to Afzaal Anwar Khoklar who brought Children's Rosary books, Child Consecration books, and rosaries to help launch these new groups.

Mass Offered on August 25, 2025 for the Members of the Children's Rosary

A Mass was offered today for all the members of the Children's Rosary and all who help the Children's Rosary. The Mass was celebrated in Altamont, New York. We continue to have a Mass said for this intention on the twenty-fifth of each month. The Eucharist is such a powerful gift from Our Lord that when we wanted to extend thanksgiving to all of you, we knew of no better way to express gratitude. May Our Lord's love be poured down on all of you through the powerful sacrifice of the Holy Mass. 

The two pictures above are from our Children's Rosary group at Holy Rosary Parish, Warispura, Faisalbad Pakistan. The new group began in March of 2025. Group leader Riba Jamshaid is shown above wearing the Children's Rosary stole. She wrote today that she is witnessing her own faith growing and that of the group through the prayers at the meetings.

Mass Offered on July 25, 2025 for the Members of the Children's Rosary

A Mass was offered today for all the members of the Children's Rosary and all who help the Children's Rosary. The Mass was celebrated in West Hartford, Connecticut USA by a priest in the La Salette order on July 25, 2025, We continue to have a Mass said for this intention on the twenty-fifth of each month. The Eucharist is such a powerful gift from Our Lord that when we wanted to extend thanksgiving to all of you, we knew of no better way to express gratitude. May Our Lord's love be poured down on all of you through the powerful sacrifice of the Holy Mass. 

The picture above is a new Children's Rosary group at St Mary's Church in Lahore, Pakistan.

Mass Offered on April 25, 2025 for Members of the Children's Rosary

A Mass was offered on April 25, 2025, for all the members of the Children's Rosary and all who help the Children's Rosary. We continue to have a Mass said for this intention on the twenty-fifth of each month. The Eucharist is such a powerful gift from Our Lord that when we wanted to extend thanksgiving to all of you, we knew of no better way to express gratitude. May Our Lord's love be poured down on all of you through the powerful sacrifice of the Holy Mass. 

The picture above is a Children's Rosary group from St. Anthony Catholic Parish in Chakwal, Pakistan. The group leader wrote this week that the children prayed for the the soul of Pope Francis in their meeting.

New Children's Rosary in Peshawar, Pakistan

 

We recently received the picture above from a new Children's Rosary group which was formed by Rev. Fr. Haroon Ilyas OP on the 12th of this month at St Joseph Parish. The group meets daily. Their are 40 children in this group. The children were gifted Children's Rosary books and Child Consecration books in Urdu. 

Mass Offered for All the Members of the Children's Rosary on March 25, 2025

 

Happy Solemnity of the Annunciation of Our Lord. A Mass was offered on March 25, 2025, for all the members of the Children's Rosary and all who help the Children's Rosary. We continue to have a Mass said for this intention on the twenty-fifth of each month. The Eucharist is such a powerful gift from Our Lord that when we wanted to extend thanksgiving to all of you, we knew of no better way to express gratitude. May Our Lord's love be poured down on all of you through the powerful sacrifice of the Holy Mass. 

The picture above is a new Children's Rosary group in Hyderbad, Pakistan. We welcome them to the Children's Rosary!

A Mass Was Offered on January 25, 2025 for All the Members of the Children's Rosary

A Mass was offered on January 25, 2025 for all the members of the Children's Rosary and all who help the Children's Rosary. We continue to have a Mass said for this intention on the 25th of each month. The Eucharist is such a powerful gift from Our Lord that when we wanted to extend thanksgiving to all of you we knew of no better way to express gratitude. May Our Lord's love be poured down on all of you through the powerful sacrifice of the Holy Mass. 

The picture above is a new Children's Rosary group in Pakistan. They are in the Faisalabad diocese and meet weekly at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Essa Nagri.

Child Consecration Book in Urdu Released!

We are excited to share news that the Urdu translation of our book, Child Consecration: To Jesus through Mary—Following in the Spirit of St. Thérèse, the Little Flower, is complete. This translation will allow for involvement of many, including children throughout Pakistan. A special thank you to Afzaal Anwar Khokhar for translating the book. 

Children's Rosary Helps Lead Procession for Feast of Christ the King

The Children's Rosary from St James Church in Sialkot Pakistan helped with the Eucharistic Procession on the Feast of Christ the King.

Children's Rosary in Pakistan Prepares for the Feast of Christ the King 2024

We received some lovely pictures from the Children's Rosary in Pakistan. 

The Children's Rosary at St James Parish in Sialkot, Caritt Pakistan printed special banners for the Feast as well as making handmade signs.