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
✨ 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.
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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CATHEDRAL BLESSING
The Roman Catholic church, “Our 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
- 7pm - 9pm
- Cathedral, Awali
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.
Retreat by Fr. Joseph Edattu
St. Arethas 1500 Jubilee Year Preparation Retreat "Retreats are times when we take a break from our daily routines to reconnect with God, to read and understand His Word, and reignite our faith." We invite everyone to join us today from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Nov 16 to 19,…
Holy Door opened
Holy Door opened for Jubilee of Arabian Martyrs The Apostolic Vicar of Northern Arabia, Bishop Aldo Berardi, celebrates Mass in Awali, Bahrain, and opened the Holy Door for the Jubilee celebrating the 1,500th anniversary of the martyrdom of St. Arethas and companions. As the Church in the Arabian Peninsula begins…
Congratulations Rector, Rev. Fr. Saji Thomas
Congratulations ! Hearty Congratulations Rev Fr Saji on your appointment as the rector. This is a momentous occasion not only for you but also for our entire congregation. Your dedication, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to our spiritual community have not gone unnoticed, and it is truly an honor to see…
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COLA Ministry of Catechists Easter Celebrations 2022 Highlights