Mary Langan

Mary Langan RJM is an Irish Roman Catholic nun working in Pakistan since 1983. In 2013 the Tamgha-e-Quaid-e-Azam was conferred on her by President Asif Ali Zardari for her services in the field of education.

Early life Langan was born in Ireland on 17 June 1948. Her parents were Michael Langan, a contractor and Marian. She studied with the Sisters of Jesus and Mary at the boarding school in Gortnor Abbey, Crossmolina, County Mayo. In 1969, she joined the Congregation of Jesus and Mary in preparation for the religious life.

Work in Pakistan She arrived in Pakistan in 1983 and spent the first six years in Sialkot, teaching at the Convent of Jesus and Mary. She moved to the Convent of Jesus and Mary, Karachi, ending up as Principal of the school.

Golden Jubilee On 24 April 2019 she celebrated the golden jubilee of her membership of the Congregation of Jesus and Mary. Celebrations began with Mass at St. Anthony's church concelebrated by Joseph Cardinal Coutts, Archbishop of Karachi, Benedict Travas, Bishop of Multan, and several priests.