H.L. Bishop Camillo Ballin, mccj Apostolic Vicar of Northern Arabia
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H.L. Bishop Camillo's Pastoral Letter (2011-2012) Please click here for the Text
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Book Release EXPLORING OUR CATHOLIC FAITH H.L. Bishop Camillo's book is available in all the parishes of Kuwait, Bahrain & Qatar.
The Journal: OASIS seeks to facilitate understanding and dialogue and minimize conflicts between people of different ethnicities, cultures and religions...
************ 9-DAYS NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
IN PREPARATION FOR PENTECOST Begins on: 18 May 2012; Pentecost Sunday: 27 May 2012
[Compiled by the National Service Team of the National Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services in India] PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE NOVENA
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...
Apostolic Nunciature, Apr 23, 2012: Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio, H.G. Archbishop Petar Rajic at the Eucharistic Celebration in Commemoration of
the 7th Anniversary of the Election of Pope Benedict XVI
"The Holy Eucharist we celebrate this evening is being offered for two reasons. The first is to give glory, praise and honour to God for the glorious resurrection of his Son Jesus Christ and the second is to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the election... Full text of the Nuncio's homily
Bishop's Office, Mar 07, 2012: Communiqué regarding the Stained–Glass Windows of O.L. of the Rosary Church, Doha, Qatar
The windows are the realisation of the famous stained–glass expert of France: Emile Hirsch (1832-1904). The scenes portray religious themes... Learn more
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...]
Celebrate the Easter Season! Easter is not just a single day. It's a liturgical season of hope and renewal that lasts fifty days.... Learn more
May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary
This month, Catholics in every part of the world pay a moving tribute of faith and love to the Queen of Heaven. In this month, too, the benefits of God's mercy come down to us from her throne in greater abundance ... more in this article ...
Papal Prayer Intentions
Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI's Prayer Intentions for May 2012
General:[The Family] That, initiatives which defend and uphold the role of the family may be promoted within society.
Missionary:[Mary, Guide of Missionaries] That Mary, Queen of the World and Star of Evangelization, may accompany all missionaries in proclaiming her Son Jesus.
Our Lord Jesus waits for us in this Sacrament of Love This is the means the Lord has given us to draw closer to Him. Spending time in His Eucharistic Presence will enable us to grow in holiness...
What is the Neo-Catechumenal Way? To begin, the Neo-Catechumenal Way is a way of conversion, a Christian initiation within the Catholic Church, dedicated to adult faith formation. The Neo-Catechumenal Community was initiated in Kuwait in 2006, by H.L. Bishop Camillo Ballin, mccj, with the help of Catechists from Italy. More about the Neo-Catechumenal Community in Kuwait
"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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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...
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This month, Catholics in every part of the world pay a moving tribute of faith and love to the Queen of Heaven. In this month, too, the benefits of God's mercy come down to us from her throne in greater abundance ...
This is the means the Lord has given us to draw closer to Him. Spending time in His Eucharistic Presence will enable us to grow in holiness...
What is the Neo-Catechumenal Way? To begin, the Neo-Catechumenal Way is a way of conversion, a Christian initiation within the Catholic Church, dedicated to adult faith formation. The Neo-Catechumenal Community was initiated in Kuwait in 2006, by H.L. Bishop Camillo Ballin, mccj, with the help of Catechists from Italy. 
