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

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

✨ Pray with me, Charbel, to Jesus… ✨

On the occasion of Saint Charbel’s Birthday 🎙 *A special and unique recital Presented by the artist and singer:* ✨ Zeina Abi Raad ✨ 🗣 Featuring a life testimony: By Mrs. Josiane Helou Bou Jaoude ✝ Blessing with the relics of Saint Charbel 📅 Date: Friday, May 9, 2025 🕕 Time: 7:00 PM 📍Location: Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia – Awali Cathedral location: ⛪ https://maps.app.goo.gl/HZ2i5LceXtwxPwc19 💫 This invitation is for you—there’s a surprise waiting. Open your heart, come and take part. That’s what the Saint is telling you!🔥 📋 Note: This recital is free of charge and aims solely to glorify the Lord JESUS through His saint Charbel. 📢 Be a messenger—share this 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.

KINDLY PRAY FOR THE INTENTIONS OF BISHOP.

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 !

COLA
Faithful
0 k+
Catechists
0 +
Servers
0 +
Lectors
0 +

RECENT EVENTS

CATHEDRAL BLESSING

The Roman Catholic church, “Our Lady of Arabia," is the largest cathedral in the Gulf.

SYNOD

2021 - 2023

Synod Submission so far 45%
"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'"

CONTACT US

Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia

The Roman Catholic church, “Our Lady of Arabia," is the largest cathedral in the Gulf.

COLA

[contact-form-7 id="11" title="Contact form 1"]

Upcoming Events

Rosary Procession

AWALI FAMILY DAY

The colorful multilingual event of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia, the largest cathedral in the Gulf.

COLA PARISH

RECTOR

RECTOR

Rev. Fr. Saji Thomas OFM Cap.

Happy Birthday Fr. Lijo

Happy Birthday Fr. Lijo

Happy Birthday Fr. Lijo !
Announcements Oct 11 12 13

Announcements Oct 11 12 13

Announcements Oct 11 12 13
New catechetical year…

New catechetical year…

New catechetical year... CATECHETICAL YEAR 2024-2025 MINISTRY OF CATECHISTS AWALI We joyfully kicked off the Catechetical Year 2024-2025 for the Ministry of Catechists, marking a vibrant beginning filled with excitement and promise. The children, filled with happiness, eagerly stepped into their new classes, ready to embark on a journey of…
1 2 3 4 5 16

RECENT POSTS

EASTER CELEBRATIONS

COLA Ministry of Catechists Easter Celebrations 2022 Highlights