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

"What I am for you, terrifies me; what I am with you, consoles me. For you, I am a bishop; but with you I am a Christian. The former is a duty; the latter a grace. The former is a danger; the latter, salvation." --- St. Augustine of Hippo (Sermon 340: On the Anniversary of Ordination)

On the day Pope Francis announces my appointment, my thoughts are going out to you, dear faithful, clergy, religious men and women, and laity, of the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia. I want to greet you and express my joy at becoming your pastor.

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Pope Francis appoints Trinitarian Priest Msgr. Aldo Berardi as the New Apostolic Vicar of Northern Arabia

BAHRAIN, January 28: H.E. Bishop Paul Hinder OFM Cap., Apostolic Administrator of Northern Arabia, is very pleased to announce that the Holy Father, Pope Francis, has appointed Msgr. Aldo Berardi O.SS.T. to succeed late Bishop Camillo Ballin as the Apostolic Vicar of Northern Arabia. The announcement was made today at 12.00 noon in Rome. The news has been received with great joy by the clergy, religious and faithful of the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia.

  H.E. BISHOP PAUL'S COMMUNIQUE TO THE FAITHFUL (YOUTUBE VIDEO)

  TEXT OF H.E. BISHOP PAUL'S COMMUNIQUE

  CURRICULUM VITAE OF REV. MSGR. ALDO BERARDI O.SS.T.