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

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 !

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

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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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Retreat by Fr. Joseph Edattu

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

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 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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