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2024

CHARISARABIA - Online Magazine (February 2024)

KUWAIT: Holy Family Co-Cathedral - LENTEN RETREAT 2024

KUWAIT: Holy Family Co-Cathedral Mass Timings for National Day & Liberation Day 2024

CHARISARABIA - Online Magazine (January 2024)

Homily of H.E. Bishop Aldo O.SS.T. for the Solemnity of Our Lady of Arabia



2023

H.E. Bishop Aldo Berardi's Christmas Message

The Way to Christmas (Advent Preparation - English)
Advent Preparation - Arabic
Advent Preparation - Italian
Advent Preparation - French
Advent Preparation - Spanish

CHARISARABIA - Online Magazine (December 2023)

Diamond Jubilee Thanksgiving Celebration: Our Lady of Arabia Church, Ahmadi, Kuwait

1. PHOTO ALBUM: Dinner with Diplomats (Ecumenical Prayer Service)

2. VIDEO: Kuwait: Ecumenical Prayer Service for Peace

3. PHOTO ALBUM: Kuwait: Ecumenical Prayer Service for Peace

4. PHOTO ALBUM: Kuwait: - Ecumenical Prayer Service for Peace (Eucharistic Celebration)

75th Jubilee Celebration of Our Lady of Arabia Church, Ahmadi - Konkani Song composed by Fr. Nelson Lobo, OFM Cap. with sub-titles in English

CHARISARABIA - Online Magazine (December 2023)

OPENING OF THE HOLY DOOR and Inaugural Jubulee Mass of St. Arethas and Companions - Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia, Bahrain

CHARISARABIA - Online Magazine (November 2023)

AVONA CLERGY - Appointments and Nominations (Official Circular IV, December 2023)

AVONA CLERGY - Appointments and Nominations (Official Circular III, October 2023)

AVONA CLERGY - Appointments and Nominations (Official Circular II, August 2023)

AVONA CLERGY - Appointments and Nominations (Official Circular I, June 2023)

CHARISARABIA - Online Magazine (October 2023)

DOHA, QATAR - 4 Oct: Diplomatic Dinner with H.E. Bishop Aldo Berardi, O.SS.T. and the Ambassadors.

H.E. BISHOP ALDO'S 60TH BIRTHDAY:
Concelebrated Mass - Album - I
Concelebrated Mass - Album - II
Felicitation & Reception - Album - I
Felicitation & Reception - Album - II

OPENING OF THE HOLY DOOR and Solemn Mass of St. Arethas and Companions - Holy Family Co-Cathedral

Online Catechism Registration (2023 - 2024) - Holy Family Co-Cathedral

CHARISARABIA - Online Magazine (September 2023)

Extradordinary Jubilee of St. Arethas and Companions (Martyrs) in AVONA and AVOSA from 24th October 2023 till 23 October 2024.

CHARISARABIA - Online Magazine (August 2023)

Message from H.E. Bishop Aldo Berardi, O.SS.T. concerning AVONA - WYD 2023 - pilgrims

CHARISARABIA - Online Magazine (July 2023)

23rd June 2023: Ruby Jubilee of Priestly Ordination of the Apostolic Nuncio His Excellency Archbishop Eugene Martin Nugent

CHARISARABIA - Online Magazine (June 2023)

Homily and Message of H.E. Bishop Aldo Berardi, O.SS.T. for the Solemnity of Pentecost

CHARISARABIA - Online Magazine (May 2023)

Pre-Baptism Seminar Registration - Holy Family Co-Cathedral

Episcopal Homily and Paschal Message of H.E. Bishop Aldo Berardi, O.SS.T.

CHARISARABIA - Online Magazine (April 2023)

Episcopal Ordination and Installation of H.E. Bishop Aldo Berardi, O.SS.T. (Text & Photos)

Photo Album: Episcopal Ordination of H.E. Bishop Aldo Berardi, O.SS.T.

Inaugural Message of H.E. Bishop Aldo Berardi, O.SS.T.

Thanksgiving Mass homily by H.E. Bishop Aldo Berardi, O.SS.T. (March 19)

English Retreat (2023) Playlist - Fr. Antony Parankimalil VC (Divine UK)

PHOTOS: 10th Anniversary Mass of the Election of His Holiness Pope Francis - Holy Family Co-Cathedral, Kuwait

CHARISARABIA - ONLINE MAGAZINE (March 2023)

Our Bishop-elect Rev. Msgr. Aldo Berardi, O.SS.T. celebrated Holy Mass on the following days in Kuwait.
Holy Family Co-Cathedral: March 10 ; St. Therese Church: March 10 ; Our Lady of Arabia Church: March 11 ; St. Daniel Comboni Church: March 12

Announcement: Episcopal Ordination and Installation of Rev. Monsignor Aldo Berardi O.SS.T. on 18 March 2023

Holy Family Co-Cathedral, Kuwait City: Pre-Baptism Seminar Registration

KUWAIT: LENTEN RETREATS (2023) - ALL PARISHES

Holy Family Co-Cathedral: Ash Monday, Ash Wednesday (2023)

Kuwait: Register for the English Marriage Preparation Course (3 & 10 March 2023)

Holy Family Co-Cathedral (Kuwait) Marks Day of the Poor

Appointment of Fr. Yassa Ghobrial, Kuwait

CHARISARABIA ONLINE (February 2023}

H.E. Bishop Paul Hinder's Communique - Appointment of a New Apostolic Vicar for AVONA

Message to the Faithful from Bishop-Elect Msgr. Aldo Berardi O.SS.T.

Curriculum Vitae of Rev. Msgr. Aldo Berardi O.SS.T.

Papal Visit Souvenir: REPORT   |   FLIPBOOK   |   PDF

KUWAIT: Register for the Malayalam Marriage Preparation Course (3, 10, 17 Feb 2023)

KUWAIT: English Marriage Preparation Course Dates for 2023

Holy Family Co-Cathedral New Parish Office Timings

CHARISARABIA ONLINE (January 2023}



2022

Christmas Message of HE Bishop Paul Hinder, OFM Cap.

A Christmas Carol by Fr. Noel D'Almeida, OFM Cap. & team

KUWAIT: English Marriage Preparation Course Dates for 2023

READ ONLINE: CHARISARABIA (December 2022}

The Holy Father's Letter to H.E. Bishop Paul Hinder, OFM Cap., Apostolic Administrator of Northern Arabia

The Holy Father's Letter to Sr. Roselyn, Sacred Heart School, Bahrain.

H.E. Bishop Paul Hinder's Letter to His Holiness Pope Francis

CHARIS KUWAIT AND KNSC

READ ONLINE: CHARISARABIA (November 2022}

New Parish Priests (Kuwait): Rev. Fr. Gaspar Fernandes OFM Cap. | Rev. Fr. Roswin Pires OFM Cap.

Mass and Installation Ceremony of Parish Priest, Holy Family Cathedral

OBITUARY : Deacon Sylvester D'Souza (Ex Kuwait) Passes Away

HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS' APOSTOLIC JOURNEY TO BAHRAIN

Papal Visit Photos: FLICKR ALBUMS

KUWAIT: Registration for English Marriage Preparation Course (Nov 11 & 18, 2022)

KUWAIT: Registration for Malayalam Marriage Preparation Course (October 7, 14 & 21, 2022)

H.E. Bishop Paul Hinder's Easter Message

Visit AVONA - SYNOD 2023 for the Online Questionnaire

CHRISM MASS - Holy Family Co-Cathedral YouTube | Photos

CHARIS-Kuwait 3-day Lenten Retreat in English

Consecration and Prayer Service for Peace in Ukraine, Holy Family Co-Cathedral, Kuwait City



2021

Message of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Eugene M. Nugent for Christmas 2021

Christmas Greetings from the Apostolic Nunciature in Kuwait

His Excellency Bishop Paul Hinder's Christmas Message 2021 to the Faithful

Dec 2021: Consecration of Our Lady of Arabia Cathedral, Awali, Bahrain

Dec 2021: Inauguration of the Our Lady of Arabia Cathedral, Awali, Bahrain

Liturgical Calendar (2021-22) for AVONA & AVOSA

(Kuwait) Marriage Preparation Course dates for the Year 2022.

Appointment of Rev. Bosco D'Mello, SDB as Principal of Indian English Academy School (Don Bosco), Salmiya, Kuwait

Appointment of Rev. Fr. Louis Irudayasamy, SDB as Assistant Parish Priest at St. Thérèse Parish, Salmiya, Kuwait

Appointment of Rev. Fr. Savio D'Souza, SDB as Parish Priest of St. Thérèse Parish, Salmiya, Kuwait

PRAYER FOR THE SYNOD - ADSUMUS SANCTE SPIRITUS

SYNOD POSTER FOR DOWNLOAD & DISPLAY

Inaugural Mass of the Synodal Opening (AVOSA & AVONA)

Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the XXXVI World Youth Day, 21 November 2021

H.E. Bishop Paul Hinder's Pastoral Letter on Synod 2021 - 2023>

Synod Opening Message of H.E. Bishop Paul Hinder

Appointment of Rev. Fr. Mario Biffi as Second Secretary and Deputy Head of Mission to the Apostolic Nunciature.

(Kuwait) New Dates for Marriage Preparation Course in English - 2022.

H.E. Bishop Paul Hinder's Pastoral Letter: "Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you." (Zechariah 8:23)

H.E. Bishop Paul Hinder's Pastoral Visit to Kuwait (Aug 16 - 22): Photo Album

Biography of His Grace Archbishop Eugene Martin Nugent, Apostolic Nuncio.

School of Church Communications of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome.

H.L. Bishop Paul Hinder's New Pastoral Letter (2021) in Malayalam

Theology at Teatime: Episode 4 - St Joseph, The Father and Worker

H.L. Bishop Paul Hinder's New Pastoral Letter (2021): "Get up, Take the Child and His Mother and Go! (Matthew 2:20)"

AVONA extends a warm welcome to the new Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Eugene Martin Nugent

Theology at Teatime: Episode 3 - The Great Apostle Saint Paul

H.L. Bishop Paul Hinder's Directives for Lent

Message of H.E. Bishop Paul Hinder OFM Cap. for World Day of Human Fraternity 2021

Bishop Paul Hinder shares his views and hopes for the first UN Day of Human Fraternity.

Resources related to the celebration of World Day of Human Fraternity.

Kuwait: Publication of Banns - Seminarian Rodel Aclan, Candidate for the Priesthood

Holy Father appoints His Grace Archbishop Eugene Nugent as Apostolic Nuncio to Kuwait and Qatar

Theology at Teatime: Episode 2

Kuwait: (ENGLISH & MALAYALAM) Marriage Preparation Dates for 2021



2020

Theology at Teatime - Episode 1: A Video Series published by the Office of Christian Formation for Adults (AVOSA)

Liturgical Calendar (2020-2021) for AVONA & AVOSA - Full Version  |  PDF for Printing (Dec to Feb)

Letter of Condolence from H.E. Bishop Paul Hinder on the death of the Emir of Kuwait

Photo Report: Re-opening of Holy Family Cathedral on 7th August 2020

Rev. Fr. Peter P.M. appointed Custos of OFM Cap. of the Gulf Region

Rev. Fr. Dominic Santamaria celebrates Priestly Golden Jubilee

H.E. Bishop Paul Hinder's Letter to the Faithful

H.E. Bishop Paul Hinder appointed Apostolic Administrator of AVONA

H.E. Archbishop Francisco Padilla appointed Envoy to Guatemala



2019
 Mar 30, 2019 Vicariate NewsH.L. Bishop Camillo Ballin MCCJ - Sacerdotal Golden Jubilee


2018
 Dec 25, 2018 Apostolic NunciatureH.G. Archbishop Francisco M. Padilla's Christmas Message to the Faithful
 Dec 25, 2018 Bishop's OfficeH.L. Bishop Camillo's Christmas Message to the Faithful
 Dec 21, 2018 Site UpdateKuwait: Marriage Preparation Course Schedule (Malayalam)
 Dec 13, 2018 Bishop's OfficeHoly Father's Visit to Abu Dhabi in February 2019
 Dec 2, 2018 Site UpdateKuwait: Marriage Preparation Course Schedule (English)
 Nov 27, 2018 Bishop's OfficeAVONA Liturgical Calendar 2019
 Nov 21, 2018 Vicariate NewsKuwait: Holy Family Parish Raffle Draw - PG 1 | PG 2
 Nov 16, 2018 Site UpdateKuwait: Cathedral Weekly Mass Schedule - Updated
 Sep 2, 2018 Bishop's OfficeH.L. Bishop Camillo Ballin MCCJ - 13th Anniversary of his Episcopal Ordination
 Aug 10, 2018 Site UpdateHolyFamily Cathedral Catechism Registration Form
 May 28, 2018 Bishop's OfficeGroundbreaking of Our Lady of Arabia Cathedral in Bahrain
 Mar 15, 2018 Bishop's OfficeNew Appointment in Kuwait Fr. Peter P Mathew, OFM Cap. - Vicar General of AVONA
 Mar 15, 2018 Bishop's OfficeNew Appointment in Kuwait Fr. Johny Lonis, OFM Cap. Episcopal Vicar (Syro-Malabar)
 Mar 13, 2018 Bishop's OfficeNew Appointment in Kuwait Fr. Sebastian Purayidathil, OFM Cap - Holy Family Cathedral
 Feb 19, 2018 Site UpdateKuwait: Marriage Preparation Course Schedule (Malayalam) for 2018
 Jan 27, 2018 Bishop's OfficeKuwait: Marriage Preparation Course Schedule (Malayalam) for 2018
 Jan 27, 2018 Bishop's OfficeFarewell to Vicar General - Rev. Fr. Mathews Francis OCD
 Jan 3, 2018 Bishop's OfficeTRIBUTE - Bishop Camillo Ballin's Pays Tribute to Late Bishop Francis Micallef OCD
 Jan 3, 2018 Bishop's OfficeOBITUARY - Bishop Francis Micallef OCD (Emeritus of Kuwait) Passes Away in Malta
 Jan 1, 2018 Site UpdateKuwait: ENGLISH Marriage Preparation Schedule for 2018


2017
 Dec 18, 2017 Apostolic NunciatureCHRISTMAS MESSAGE of the Apostolic Nuncio HG Archbishop Francisco Padilla
 Dec 18, 2017 Bishop's OfficeCHRISTMAS MESSAGE of the Apostolic Vicar His Lordship Bishop Camillo Ballin
 Dec 8, 2017 Bishop's OfficeNew Appointment in Kuwait Fr. Ravi Rozario - Asst Parish Priest at St. Comboni Parish.
 Nov 2017 Bishop's OfficeKUWAIT: Fr. J. Albert Saveriraj, OCD transferred to Our Lady of Rosary Parish, Qatar.
 Nov 2017 Site UpdateUrgent Prayers Requested for H.L. Bishop Francis Micallef, OCD (Emeritus of Kuwait)
 Sept 15, 2017 Bishop's OfficeNew Appointment in Kuwait Fr. Roswin Pires - Asst Parish Priest at O.L. of Arabia Parish
 Nov 10, 2017 Bishop's OfficeBahrain Cathedral Update from H.L. Bishop Camillo Ballin
 Sept, 2017 Vicariate NewsBAHRAIN: Sacred Heart Parish - Monthi Fest Celebrations
 Sept, 2017 Vicariate NewsKUWAIT: Holy Family Cathedral Parish - Monthi Fest Celebrations
 Sept, 2017 Vicariate NewsKUWAIT: Our Lady of Arabia Parish - Monthi Fest Celebrations
 Sept, 2017 Vicariate NewsKUWAIT: St. Therese Parish, Salmiya - Monthi Fest Celebrations
 Sept, 2017 Vicariate NewsKUWAIT: St. Daniel Comboni Parish - Monthi Fest Celebrations
 Sept, 2017 Vicariate NewsQATAR: Our Lady of the Rosary Parish - Monthi Fest Celebrations
 Sept 2, 2017 Bishop's OfficeH.L. Bishop Camillo released his new Pastoral Letter, Baptism | Confirmation.
 Aug 16, 2017 Site UpdateUpdates from Malta:: from H.L. Bishop Francis Micallef (Emeritus of Kuwait>
 Aug 6, 2017 Bishop's OfficeFr. Peter P.M., OFM Cap. appointed Parish Priest of Holy Family Parish, Kuwait City
 Aug 6, 2017 Site UpdatePrayer Intention - Good Health and Recovery of H.L. Bishop Francis, Emeritus of Kuwait
 Aug 4, 2017 Bishop's OfficeFr. Johny Lonis M., OFM Cap. appointed Parish Priest of St. D. Comboni Parish, Kuwait.
 July 6, 2017 Bishop's OfficeObituary - Bishop Gremoli, Emeritus of Southern Arabia, passes away at 91
 May 13, 2017 Bishop's OfficeH.L. Bishop Camillo's Pastoral Message on the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima
 May 13, 2017 Bishop's OfficeDaily Act of Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary
 Apr 16, 2017 Bishop's OfficeH.L. Bishop Camillo's Easter Message to the Faithful
 Feb 16, 2017 Bishop's OfficeKUWAIT: Rev. Fr. Carlos Ceballos Medina has joined the Vicariate
 Feb 16, 2017 Bishop's OfficeKUWAIT: Rev. Fr. Johny Lonis M., OFM Cap has joined the Vicariate
 Jan, 2017 Site UpdateKuwait: Marriage Preparation Schedule for 2017


2016
 Dec 25, 2016 Apostolic NunciatureCHRISTMAS 2016: His Grace Archbishop Francisco Padilla's Christmas Message
 Dec 22, 2016 Bishop's OfficeCHRISTMAS 2016: His Lordship Bishop Camillo's Christmas (2016) Message
 Sept 16, 2016 Vicariate NewsKUWAIT: St. Daniel Comboni Parish - Monthi Fest Celebrations
 Sept 11, 2016 Vicariate NewsKUWAIT: Holy Family Cathedral Parish - Monthi Fest Celebrations
 Sept 8, 2016 Vicariate NewsKUWAIT: Our Lady of Arabia Parish - Monthi Fest Celebrations
 Sept 8, 2016 Vicariate NewsQATAR: Our Lady of the Rosary Parish - Monthi Fest Celebrations
 Sept 9, 2016 Vicariate NewsBAHRAIN: Sacred Heart Parish - Monthi Fest Celebrations
 Sept 9, 2016 Vicariate NewsKUWAIT: St. Therese Parish, Salmiya - Monthi Fest Celebrations
 Sept 2, 2016 Bishop's OfficeH.L. Bishop Camillo released his new Pastoral Letter, The Virgin Mary, Our Mother.
 July 20, 2016 Vicariate NewsObituary - Fr. Gabriel Dias, OCD, Passed Away in Goa on July 20, 2016
 June 30, 2016 Bishop's OfficeObituary - Archbishop Giuseppe De Andrea Passes Away at 86
 June 25, 2016 Bishop's OfficeLetter from H.L. Bishop Camillo Ballin Concerning Fr. Luis Camacho
 April 5, 2016 Vicariate NewsAppointment of New Apostolic Nuncio: His Grace Archbishop Francisco Montecillo Padilla
 April 4, 2016 Bishop's OfficeNew Coat of Arms of the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia


2015
 Dec 23, 2015 Bishop's OfficeCHRISTMAS 2015: His Lordship Bishop Camillo's Christmas & New Year Message
 Dec 12, 2015 Bishop's OfficeKUWAIT: Fr. (Dr.) John Padipurackal transferred from Kuwait
 Dec 5, 2016 Site UpdateKuwait: Marriage Preparation Schedule for 2016
 Nov 25, 2015 Bishop's OfficeBahrain Cathedral Update from H.L. Bishop Camillo Ballin
 Nov 25, 2015 Site UpdateDownload the Hymn to Our Lady of Arabia
 Nov 20, 2015 Bishop's OfficeKUWAIT:Fr. Peter M., OFM Cap. appointed Parish Priest of St. Daniel Comboni Parish
 Nov 23, 2015 Bishop's OfficeAVONA Liturgical Calendar --- For Viewing, Downloading & Printing
 Sept 15, 2015 Bishop's OfficeNew Appointment in Kuwait --- Fr. Derrick Misquitta, SDB re-joined the Vicariate
 Sept 15, 2015 Bishop's OfficeKUWAIT: Fr. Jose Nirappil, OFM Cap. transferred from Kuwait
 Sept 14, 2013 Vicariate NewsKUWAIT: His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajic (Apostolic Nuncio) leaves Kuwait for Angola
 Sept 13, 2015 Vicariate NewsKUWAIT: Holy Family Cathedral Parish - Monthi Fest Celebrations
 Sept 11, 2015 Vicariate NewsKUWAIT: St. Daniel Comboni Parish - Monthi Fest Celebrations
 Sept 11, 2015 Vicariate NewsBAHRAIN: Sacred Heart Parish - Monthi Fest Celebrations
 Sept 8, 2015 Vicariate NewsQATAR: Our Lady of the Rosary Parish - Monthi Fest Celebrations
 Sept 5, 2015 Vicariate NewsKUWAIT: Our Lady of Arabia Parish - Monthi Fest Celebrations
 Sept 5, 2015 Vicariate NewsKUWAIT: St. Therese Parish, Salmiya - Monthi Fest Celebrations
 Sept 2, 2015 Bishop's OfficeIn the Vineyard of the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia - A Decade After
 Sept 2, 2015 Bishop's OfficeThe Holy Year of Mercy: Release of H.L. Bishop Camillo's Pastoral Letter(2014-2016)
 Aug 1, 2015 Bishop's OfficeCELRA: Statement of the 65th Conference of Latin Bishops of the Arab Regions
 Jun 17, 2015 Bishop's OfficeKUWAIT: Fr. Francis Kharjia, SDB Passes Away
 May 26, 2015 Apostolic NunciatureHoly Father's Message for 2015 World Mission Day
 Apr 24, 2015 Bishop's OfficeKUWAIT: Rev. Fr. Paul Valiyaveetil M., OFM Cap. has joined the Vicariate
 Apr 2, 2015 Bishop's OfficeKUWAIT: Rev. Fr. Joy Marangattikala, SDB has been transferred to India
 Mar 27, 2015 Bishop's OfficeKUWAIT: Rev. Fr. Jose Nirappil, OFM Cap - transferred to St. Daniel Comboni Parish
 Mar 24, 2015 Bishop's OfficeKUWAIT: Rev. Fr. Johnson Arasseril, OFM Cap. has joined the Vicariate
 Mar 11, 2015 Bishop's OfficeKUWAIT: Rev. Fr. Johnson Nedumpurath, SDB has joined the Vicariate
 Feb 18, 2015 Vicariate NewsLENT: Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for Lent
 Feb 14, 2015 Vicariate NewsKuwait: Vatican Radio Calling! ... Promotional Week by Fr. Melwin Pinto S.J.
 Feb 10, 2015 Site UpdateKuwait: First Holy Communion / Confirmation Schedule for 2015
 Feb 10, 2015 Site UpdateKuwait: Marriage Preparation Schedule for 2015
 Jan 1, 2015 Apostolic Nunciature

His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič's New Year (2015) Message to the Faithful

2014
 Dec 23, 2014 Bishop's OfficeCHRISTMAS 2014: His Lordship Bishop Camillo's Christmas (2014) Message
 Dec 2, 2014 Apostolic Nunciature"Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice" awarded to Mr. Lawrence D'Souza and Mr. Valerian D'sa
 Nov 25, 2014 Bishop's OfficeNew Website Launched: Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia, Bahrain
 Oct 6, 2014 Bishop's OfficeCELRA: Statement of the Conference of Latin Bishops of the Arab Regions
 Sept 14, 2014 Vicariate NewsKUWAIT: Holy Family Cathedral Parish - Monthi Fest Celebrations
 Sept 12, 2014 Vicariate NewsKUWAIT: St. Daniel Comboni Parish - Monthi Fest Celebrations
 Sept 9, 2014 Vicariate NewsQATAR: Our Lady of the Rosary Parish - Monthi Fest Celebrations
 Sept 5, 2014 Vicariate NewsKUWAIT: Our Lady of Arabia Parish - Monthi Fest Celebrations
 Sept 5, 2014 Vicariate NewsBAHRAIN: Sacred Heart Parish - Monthi Fest Celebrations
 Sept 10, 2014 Apostolic NunciatureAppointment of Msgr. Andriy Maksymovych, new Deputy and Secretary of the Nunciature
 Sept 10, 2014 Apostolic NunciatureFarewell to Msgr. Ionut Strejac, Secretary of the Apostolic Nunciature (July 2011-July 2014)
 Sept 2, 2014 Bishop's OfficeKUWAIT: Rev. Fr. Xavier D'Souza, OFM Cap has joined the Vicariate
 Sept 2, 2014 Bishop's OfficeKUWAIT: Rev. Fr. Gaspar Fernandes, OFM Cap. has been transferred to Bahrain
 Aug 17, 2014 Bishop's OfficeKUWAIT: Rev. Fr. Adel Nasr has been transferred
 May 31, 2014 Vicariate NewsBAHRAIN: Blessing of the Foundation Stone of the New Cathedral
 May 12, 2014 Vicariate NewsH.L. Bishop Francis Micallef celebrates 60 Years of Priesthood
 Apr 9, 2014 Vicariate NewsKUWAIT: "Dinner For A Cause (May 22, 2014) - Come & Join the Banquet!"
 Mar 8, 2014 Site UpdateKUWAIT: Download Form for Reservation of Classrooms & Halls
 Mar 8, 2014 Site UpdateKUWAIT: Download Choir Form for Weddings & Other Occasions
 Mar 8, 2014 Vicariate NewsKUWAIT: Handel's "Messiah" to be staged in Kuwait
 Mar 5, 2014 Vicariate NewsEWTN: H.L. Bishop Camillo joins Fr. Mitch Pacwa on EWTN to talk about the Vicariate
 Mar 5, 2014 Vicariate NewsEWTN: H.L. Bishop Camillo celebrates Ash Wednesday Mass in Birmingham
 Feb 15, 2014 Site UpdateKUWAIT: Learn more about our Hospital & Prison Visitation Ministry
 Feb 4, 2014 Site UpdateDownload: Revised version of the Perpetual Novena to Our Lady of Arabia
 Jan 29, 2014 Bishop's OfficeUpdate on the "Cathedral Project" in Bahrain, from H.L. Bishop Camillo Ballin
 Jan 1, 2014

 Apostolic Nunciature

His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič's New Year (2014) Message to the Faithful

2013
 Dec 25, 2013 Bishop's OfficeHis Lordship Bishop Camillo's Christmas (2013) Message
 Dec 25, 2013 Vicariate NewsKuwait: Sale of the Liturgical Diary Pack begins
 Dec 1, 2013 Site UpdateAVONA.org has launched a New Section for Homilies!
 Nov 20, 2013 Bishop's OfficeYear of the Church will be observed in our Vicariate from Dec 1, 2013 to Nov 23, 2014
 Nov 18, 2013 Site UpdateKuwait: Marriage Preparation Course Schedule for the year 2014 is available here.
 Nov 16, 2013 Bishop's OfficeNew Web-site of Northern Arabia Catholic Faith Services (NACFS) Launched
 Nov 15, 2013 Apostolic NunciatureInauguration of New Office and Residence in the State of Kuwait
 Nov 11, 2013 Bishop's OfficeKUWAIT: Rev. Fr. Prakash Kanjirathingal, OFM Cap joined the Jleeb Al Shuyoukh Parish
 Nov 11, 2013 Site UpdateKUWAIT: Sites & Blogs of Parish Communities have been listed on the homepage
 Nov 11, 2013 Site UpdateBAHRAIN: Sacred Heart Parish Web-site gets a Facelift
 Sept 8, 2013 Vicariate NewsKUWAIT: Holy Family Cathedral Parish - Monthi Fest Celebrations
 Sept 8, 2013 Vicariate NewsKUWAIT: Our Lady of Arabia Parish - Monthi Fest Celebrations
 Sept 8, 2013 Vicariate NewsKUWAIT: St. Daniel Comboni Parish - Monthi Fest Celebrations
 Sept 8, 2013 Vicariate NewsBAHRAIN: Sacred Heart Parish - Monthi Fest Celebrations
 Sept 8, 2013 Vicariate NewsQATAR: Our Lady of the Rosary Parish - Monthi Fest Celebrations
 Sept 2, 2013 Bishop's OfficeLord, Increase Our Faith : Release of H.L. Bishop Camillo's Pastoral Letter(2013-2014)
 Aug 31, 2013 Site UpdateKuwait: Faith Convention from October 14-16 2013 (Eid Holidays)
 Aug 30, 2013 Site UpdateKuwait: Catechism Class Registration Forms for Download
 July 27, 2013 Bishop's OfficeOn The Mission Trail: A travelogue of H.L. Bishop Camillo's trip to the US
 May 15, 2013 Bishop's OfficeTHE BISHOP'S APPEAL: Let Us Arise and Build God's House
 Apr 29, 2013 Apostolic NunciatureKuwait: New Contact Details of the Apostolic Nunciature (Vatican Embassy)
 Apr 04, 2013 Bishop's OfficeKuwait: Rev. Fr. Ivan Anthony Perera joined the Holy Family Cathedral Parish
 Apr 03, 2013 Bishop's OfficeKuwait: Rev. Fr. (Dr.) John Padipurackal - new Parish Priest of Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh Parish.
 Apr 03, 2013 Bishop's OfficeKuwait: Fr. Mathai M. OFM Cap. left Kuwait for good
 Mar 19, 2013 Apostolic NunciatureApostolic Nuncio's Homily :: Mass to commemorate the Inauguration of Pope Francis
 Mar 19, 2013 Site UpdateHoly Week Schedules - 2013: for parishes in Kuwait
 Feb 21, 2013 Site UpdateLenten Retreat Schedule - 2013: for parishes in Kuwait
 Feb 14, 2013 Site UpdateValentine's Day Special: Looking at Marriage in Lent
 Feb 13, 2013 Site UpdateH.L. Bishop Camillo's Lenten Appeal - 2013
 Feb 11, 2013 Site UpdateHoly Father Benedict XVI's message for Lent 2013
 Feb 11, 2013 Site UpdateHoly Father Benedict XVI announces his resignation
 Jan 22, 2013 Site UpdateKuwait: First Holy Communion & Confirmation Schedules for 2013 are available here
 Jan 21, 2013 Vicariate NewsThe Solemnity of Our Lady of Arabia was celebrated on 18, 19 & 20 Jan. in our Vicariate
 Jan 1, 2013 Apostolic NunciatureHis Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič's New Year (2013) Message to the Faithful


2012
 Dec 25, 2012 Bishop's OfficeHis Lordship Bishop Camillo's Christmas (2012) Message
 Dec 5, 2012 Site UpdateKuwait: Marriage Preparation Course Schedule for the year 2013 is available here.
 Nov 11, 2012 Bishop's OfficeFr. Gaspar Fernandes OFM Cap. appointed as Procurator of the Vicariate
 Oct 19, 2012 Bishop's OfficeFr. Ramon (Monching), OFM Cap. appointed as Parish Priest of the Cathedral Parish
 Oct 19, 2012 Bishop's OfficeFr. Gaspar Fernandes, OFM Cap. transferred as Asst. Priest to Ahmadi Parish
 Oct 19, 2012 Bishop's OfficeFr. Andrew Francis, OFM Cap. transferred as Asst. Priest to the Cathedral Parish
 Oct 19, 2012 Bishop's OfficeFr. Noel Almeida, OFM Cap. transferred as Asst. Priest to Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh Parish
 Oct 19, 2012 Bishop's OfficeFr. Youssef Fakhry left Kuwait for good
 Sept 10, 2012 Site UpdateAVONA Live Streaming Radio with Fr. Ben is back in action!!
 Sept 9, 2012 Site UpdateClergy Appointment in Kuwait --- Fr. Antony Lopez, OFM Cap. (Chancellor & Eccl. Judge)
 Sept 9, 2012 Site UpdateFr. Albert Saveriraj, OCD, appointed as Auditor and Notary for marriage cases
 Sept 9, 2012 Site UpdateFr. Jose Nirappil, OFM Cap., appointed as Defender of the Bond for marriage cases
 Sept 9, 2012 Site UpdateMetropolitan Tribunal for marriage cases of our Vicariate has been established in Kuwait
 Sept 9, 2012 Site UpdateThe Chancery (Adminstrative Office) of our Vicariate has updated information
 Sept 9, 2012 Site UpdateDrop down menus have been added to our web-site for easier navigation (see above)
 Sept 2, 2012 Bishop's Office"I Believe" (Credo) : Release of H.L. Bishop Camillo Ballin's Pastoral Letter (2012-2013)
 Aug 23, 2012 Site UpdateClergy Appointment in Kuwait --- Fr. Raymond Mtanios Eid
 Aug 14, 2012 Site UpdateClergy Appointment in Kuwait --- Fr. Ramon C. Atanacio, OFM Cap.
 Aug 9, 2012 Bishop's OfficeNew Headquarters for the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia
 Aug 9, 2012 Site UpdateNew Contact Details for the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia
 July 31, 2012 Bishop's OfficeKUWAIT: 5th Unity Congress: An Invitation from H.L. Bishop Camillo Ballin, mccj
 July 24, 2012 Vicariate NewsApostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič celebrates 25 Years of Priesthood
 July 17, 2012 Apostolic NunciatureRev. Fr. Ionut Paul, Secretary of the Nunciature, named Monsignor on July 1
 July 16, 2012 Vicariate NewsFather Ben Barrameda receives a warm welcome in Salmiya Parish
 May 23, 2012 Apostolic NunciatureH.G. Archbishop Petar Rajič's personal page has been updated with his Coat of Arms
 May 15-23, 2012 Site UpdateNovena to Mary Help of Christians
 May 18-26, 2012 Site Update9-Days Novena to the Holy Spirit in Preparation for Pentecost
 Apr 23, 2012 Apostolic NunciatureHomily of the Nuncio: Mass of the 7th Anniversary of the Election of Pope Benedict XVI
 Mar 7, 2012 Bishop's OfficeCommuniqué regarding the Stained–Glass Windows of O.L. of the Rosary Church, Qatar
 Feb 8, 2012 Site UpdateFather Adel Nasr of the Holy Family Cathedral has updated his Curriculum Vitae
 Feb 1, 2012 Vicariate NewsMONTH DEDICATED TO THE FAMILY: Your Marriage Matters......
 Feb 1, 2012 Vicariate NewsMASS N SPANISH: Every Saturday at 11:00 am. Cathedral Premises (Virgin Mary Hall)
 Jan 19, 2012 Vicariate NewsNIGHT VIGIL PRAYER REQUEST SECTION: launched on avona.org
 Jan 9, 2012 Vicariate NewsCLERGY CONVENTION: Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia (Jan 9-12)
 Jan 8, 2012 Vicariate NewsIntroducing AVONA LIVE STREAMING (RADIO) with Father Ben Barrameda!
 Jan 7, 2012 Vicariate NewsNOVENA TO OUR LADY OF ARABIA: Shorter Version for Download
 Jan 4, 2012 Vicariate NewsNOVENA TO OUR LADY OF ARABIA: Traditional Version for Download
 Jan 1, 2012 Apostolic NunciatureHis Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič's New Year (2012) Message to the Faithful

2011
 Dec 25, 2011 Bishop's OfficeHis Lordship Bishop Camillo's Christmas (2011) Message
 Dec 24, 2011 Vicariate NewsInauguration of the Prayer Book: OREMUS
 Dec 20, 2011 Vicariate NewsFr. Alfredo sworn in as the Parish Priest of Our Lady of Arabia Parish, Ahmadi
 Dec 19, 2011 Vicariate NewsMarriage Preparation Course Schedule for KUWAIT is now available here
 Dec 19, 2011 Vicariate NewsFirst Holy Communion /Confirmation Schedule for KUWAIT is available here
 Nov 27, 2011 Vicariate NewsThe New English Translation of the Mass can be downloaded here
 Nov 23, 2011 Vicariate NewsINVITATION TO YOUTH: Every 1st Saturday - Youth Mass, St. Thérèse Church at 6:00 PM
 Nov 12, 2011 Vicariate NewsPlease visit the KCCRS web-site for videos and photos of the 2nd GCCR Conference
 Oct 30, 2011 Vicariate NewsKuwait Tamil Catholic Community launches web-site
 Oct 29, 2011 Bishop's OfficeKUWAIT: 4th Unity Congress: An Invitation from H.L. Bishop Camillo Ballin, mccj
 Oct 21, 2011 Bishop's OfficeAVONA - KUWAIT: Parish Registration Commences ...
 Sept 12, 2011 Apostolic NunciatureAppointment of Rev. Fr. Ionuţ Paul Strejac as Secretary of the Nunciature in Kuwait
 Sept 2, 2011 Bishop's Office"Faith and Works" : Release of H.L. Bishop Camillo Ballin's Pastoral Letter (2011-2012)
 Sept 2, 2011 Upcoming EventInformation about the Holy Family Cathedral "Golden Jubilee Special :: Dine & Dance"
 Aug 16, 2011 Upcoming EventInformation about the 2nd Gulf Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference
 Aug 4, 2011 Vicariate NewsWYD Pilgrims (Kuwait) Share the Good News in a Specatular Festival of Light and Sound
 July 16, 2011 Vicariate NewsPriestly Ordination of Deacon Nigel Sequeira, a Former Parishioner of Kuwait
 June 6, 2011 Site UpdateClergy Appointments in Kuwait --- Frs. Noel Almeida, Jose Nirappil and Francis Kharjia
 May 31, 2011 Bishop's OfficeA New Beginning!
 March 2011 Bishop's OfficeReorganisation of the two Vicariates of the Arabian Peninsula
    



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