We thank God for the safe recovery and happy reunion of the abducted 25 Christian worshippers from the hands of the Militants.

The Militants have also freed Siraj, the owner of the Christian residential area.

In response to the Militant spokesperson Bishop Mano pardoned the act of the Militants.

Please pray for the people of the Frontier Province as the city of Peshawar prepares for the military operation against the Militant strongholds around the city.

Diocese of Peshawar is pleased to inform all our friends and well wishers that Dr. Reginaald Zahiruddin, Medical Superintendent of the Mission Hospital Bannu, has safely reunited with his family at Bannu on January 02, 2008. He was abducted on December 8, 2007 along with his driver while on his regular field visit to Dera Ismail Khan. We thank all our friends who prayed, for his safe return, for his family, and the staff of Mission Hospital Bannu. Please continue to remember Dr. Reginaald, his family, the Medical Services extended by the Mission Hospital Bannu, in your prayers, that God continue to shower His Love and Grace through this health ministry of the Diocese of Peshawar in this Province.

The Tenth (10) Triennial Diocesan Council was held held on December 20-21, 2007 at the Diocesan Center. The Council was presided by The Rt. Rev. Mano Rumalshah and was attended by all the Diocesan Parishes and the Head of the Institutes.

The Council approved new officers for the Peshawar Diocese, who will take up their responsibilities from January 01, 2008.

The new officers, who will be serving the Diocese for the next three (03) years are:

Rev. Eric Sarfaraz Walter, Vice President Clergy, Prof. Naved Attaullah, Vice President Laity, Ms. Qamar Javed, Vice President Women and Lt. Col. (Rtd) Kanwal Isaacs, Secretary Finance/Treasurer.

Faith Friend Expansion: The activities
of the Faith Friends have been extended
to other parts of the province. In this
regard, on November 27, an interfaith
seminar was arranged in Nowshera. (For more detail please check the Frontier Newsletter.)

Diocese of Peshawar has commenced the repair and renovation of St. Lukes Church, Abbottabad and St. Mary's Garrison Church, Risalpur.

The Diocesan Church buildings, Clergy houses, Institutional and general Christian buildings were severely damaged by the October 8, 2005 earthquake. We look forward to your prayers and kind contributions to complete this task.

Volunteers required for the Diocesan Institutions, Programs & Projects:
All Christian male, females are welcome to participate in the development and promotion of the Diocesan Sectors, these are: Mission & Ministry, Education, Health, Property, Finance, Development & Relief.

Contact:
frontiernews@peshawardiocese.org