H.E. Bishop Aldo Berardi, O.S.S.T.
APOSTOLIC VICAR OF NORTHERN ARABIA
Rev. Fr. Saji Thomas OFM Cap.
RECTOR, CATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY OF ARABIA, AWALI
Fr. Lijo Abraham O.SS.T.
Fr. Desideri Chuwa OFM. Cap
Fr.Marcus Fernandes OFM. Cap
THE CATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY OF ARABIA TEAM
The Sacrament of Confirmation Ceremony
The Sacrament of Confirmation Ceremony held on 10th May 2025 at 7pm at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia Awali
Leo XIV is the new Pope
"Peace be with all of you!" - the first words of Pope Leo XIV. The Conclave has elected Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome. The new pope was announced to the waiting crowds by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti
β¨ Pray with me, Charbel, to Jesusβ¦ β¨
On the occasion of Saint Charbelβs Birthday π *A special and unique recital Presented by the artist and singer:* β¨ Zeina Abi Raad β¨ π£ Featuring a life testimony: By Mrs. Josiane Helou Bou Jaoude β Blessing with the relics of Saint Charbel π Date: Friday, May 9, 2025 π Time: 7:00 PM πLocation: Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia β Awali Cathedral location: βͺ https://maps.app.goo.gl/HZ2i5LceXtwxPwc19 π« This invitation is for youβthereβs a surprise waiting. Open your heart, come and take part. Thatβs what the Saint is telling you!π₯ π Note: This recital is free of charge and aims solely to glorify the Lord JESUS through His saint Charbel. π’ Be a messengerβshare thisΒ announcement!
Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday aged 88
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta
EASTER VIGIL
Good Friday
Liturgy of Darkness
See, from his head, his hands, his feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down. Did e'er such love and sorrow meet, or thorns compose so rich a crown?
Maundy Thursday Service
Palm Sunday Service
Warm Welcome His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa OFM
His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa OFM, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, visit to Bahrain at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia
Congratulations !
Celebrating the Priestly Ordination Anniversary of Bishop Aldo Berardi at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia.
As Fr. Saji celebrates his birthday on 13th June, we will be having a Thanksgiving mass
for Fr. Saji on Wednesday 12th June at 7:00 pm. All are invited to come.
Thunder and Lighting
at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia
Photo credit: Madhab Dutta
Come, let's celebrate together !
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The Roman Catholic church, βOur Lady of Arabia," is the largest cathedral in the Gulf.
"We recall that the purpose of the Synod is not to produce documents, but to plant dreams, draw forth prophecies and visions, allow hope to flourish, inspire trust, bind up wounds, weave together relationships, awaken a dawn of hope, learn from one another and create a bright resourcefulness that will enlighten minds, warm hearts, give strength to our hands'"
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Rosary Procession
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AWALI FAMILY DAY
The colorful multilingual event of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia, the largest cathedral in the Gulf.
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Rev. Fr. Saji Thomas OFM Cap.
Chrism Mass
Chrism Mass The Chrism Mass, which HE Bishop Aldo Berardi concelebrates with Priests from various regions of the Vicariate and during which he consecrates the sacred Chrism and blesses the other oils, is among the principal manifestations of the fullness of the Bishop's Priesthood and is considered to be a…
Fourth Week March 2023
Fourth week March 2023 Palm Sunday will be celebrated on March 31, April 01 & April 02 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday). Blessing of Palms will be on Friday 7:30 AM. The palms will be distributed at all obligation mass. ππ²π»ππ²π» Retreat πΆπ» ππ»π΄πΉπΆππ΅ Beloved Parishioners, we will be having 3…
Episcopal Ordination & Installation
Episcopal Ordination & Installation Mass Of Episcopal Ordination & Installation of the Most Reverend Aldo Berardi, OSS.T , Apostolic Vicar of North Arabia (AVONA) On the Solemnity of St. Joseph. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NYxmZoJaog Congratulations to you, Beloved Bishop Aldo
Lenten Season …
Lenten Season ... The Lenten Season will start on 22nd February, Ash Wednesday,a day of fast and abstinence.Ashes will be blessed and distributed at every mass on this dayOn Ash Wednesday, 22nd February,we will have English Mass in the morning at 6:30 AM andin the evening at 7:00 PM.There will…
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COLA Ministry of Catechists Easter Celebrations 2022 Highlights