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Bishop's Pastoral Letters
H.L. Bishop Camillo's
Pastoral Letter (2011-2012)

Pastoral Letter: Faith and Works
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Book Release
EXPLORING OUR CATHOLIC FAITH
Bishop's Book
H.L. Bishop Camillo's book is available in all the parishes of Kuwait, Bahrain & Qatar.


Journal: Oasis


The Journal: OASIS seeks to facilitate understanding and dialogue and minimize conflicts between people of different ethnicities, cultures and religions...

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"Oasis" & how it can change YOU!



20th & 22nd February 2012
Ash Monday & Ash Wednesday Mass Schedules
[KUWAIT]    [BAHRAIN]    [QATAR]


Daily Liturgical Calendar Lectionary

Ash Wednesday
"Repent and be faithful to the gospel." (Mk 1:15)

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Lent 2012
The Holy Father's Message for Lent 2012
In his message, the Holy Father, inspired by Hebrews 10:24: "Let us be concerned for each other, to stir a response in love and good works", underlines the importance of "being concerned" for one another, which he said invites us to "not to remain isolated and indifferent to the fate of our brothers and sisters."
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Turn to God in Prayer...

Introducing the Family Prayer Book: OREMUS (Golden Jubilee Edition) which will help all to rediscover the rich tradition of Catholic prayer. This treasury of prayers and devotions consists of the new English translation of the Mass, how to pray the Rosary, traditional novenas & litanies, Stations of the Cross, Eucharistic Adoration prayers, daily prayers, traditional prayers, seasonal prayers, inspirational Psalms, prayers for the family, prayers for the holy Catholic Church, prayers for special needs & occasions and much more...

Features of the Prayer Book include:

  • Imprimatur by H.L. Bishop Camillo Ballin, mccj
  • Over 300 pages in colour & large print
  • Presentation label & 3 coloured book markers
  • 24 Dec 2011: Christmas Vigil and Inauguration of the Prayer Book By
    His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajic, Apostolic Nuncio to the Arabian Peninsula



    Vicariate News & Events Global Catholic News
    Site Update, Feb 08, 2012:
    Rev. Fr. Adel Nasr's Biodata Updated

    Fr. Adel Nasr of the Holy Family Cathedral has updated his Curriculum Vitae.

    Vicariate News, Feb 01, 2012:
    Mass in Spanish - Holy Family Cathedral

    Every Saturday at 11:00 am, we will have Mass in Spanish in the Virgin Mary Hall in the Cathedral premises. We invite the Spanish-speaking community to participate in the Liturgy. [Parish Schedules]

    Vicariate News, Jan 12, 2012:
    Clergy Convention in Kuwait

    The Clergy of the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia came together for prayer and fellowship from 9th to 12th January. The annual convention was a great blessing to all the participants.

    Apostolic Nunciature, Jan 1, 2012:
    H.G. Archbishop Petar Rajič's Message for the New Year

    Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, During the Christmas season, the Church celebrates the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ with great joy, praise and thanksgiving to God ... [Continue...]

    Bishop's Office, Dec 25, 2011:
    H.L. Bishop Camillo's Christmas Message to the Faithful

    Dear Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ, Christmas season is a beautiful time to exchange greetings and to renew our friendships... [Continue...]

    Vicariate News, Dec 20, 2011:
    Rev. Fr. Alfredo Micua OFM Cap. sworn in as Parish Priest of Ahmadi Parish

    On 16th December 2011, Fr. Alfredo was officially sworn in as the Parish Priest of Our Lady of Arabia Parish, Ahmadi. [Photos]

    Vicariate News, Dec 19, 2011:
    Marriage Preparation Course - 2012

    Marriage Preparation Course Schedule for the parishes of Kuwait is now available here.

    Vicariate News, Dec 19, 2011:
    First Holy Communion / Confirmation Dates - 2012

    Schedule for the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation for the parishes of Kuwait is now available on our Parish Notices Page.


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    February is dedicated to:
    1. The Holy Family

    Holy Family of Nazareth, Pray for usThe Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph is the model of virtue for all Christian families. The family of Nazareth teaches us what family life is about... a unit of prayer, a communion of love; its austere and simple beauty, and above all, its sacred and inviolable character...

    2. The Holy Trinity

    Most Holy Trinity, Pray for us The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is the central mystery of the Christian faith and Christian life ... Though the divine Persons are really three distinct Persons, everything in the Trinity is unity, union, and harmony in the highest and most beautiful sense of the word. It may not be easy for us to understand this mystery, God alone can make it known to us by revealing Himself as Father, Son and Holy Spirit ...

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    Prayer for Peace

    "O Most Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Arabia and our Patroness! To you we offer up our prayers for the needs of the Church here and throughout the world. Help us to remain one with your Son Jesus and united amongst ourselves, so that we may be true witnesses for Christ in our daily lives and that the Lord’s blessings of peace and harmony be within our families and communities always. Trusting in your maternal intercession, we beseech you to hear our humble prayers and grant us the graces we seek... so that we may give glory to God forever. Amen. Our Lady of Arabia, pray for us!"

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    [ Blessing of the Statue by Pope Pius XII in 1949 at the Vatican Palace ]




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