Clergy and Religious of the State of Kuwait
Kuwait
"Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchiz'edek." -- Hebrews 5:6
APOSTOLIC VICAR OF NORTHERN ARABIA
HIS EXCELLENCY BISHOP ALDO BERARDI, O.SS.T.
His Excellency Bishop Aldo, O.SS.T. is the Second Apostolic Vicar of Northern Arabia, overseeing the territories of Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. On 18th March 2023, he was consecrated Bishop at Our Lady of Arabia Cathedral, Awali, Bahrain. H.E. Bishop Aldo has chosen as his Episcopal motto the announcement of the Resurrection in Mt. 28,6: « Resurrexit, sicut dixit » (“He is risen, as He said”). Throughout his religious life, he teaches that the Risen Christ plunges us into the fullness of Trinitarian life, and therefore into love.
H.E. Bishop Aldo’s Biography, Pastoral Messages, Contact Details
UPDATES:
AVONA CLERGY – Appointments and Nominations (Official Circular V, September 2024)
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)
Priests of the Order of Capuchin Friars Minor (OFM Cap)
Fr. Avil Manoj Rosario, Cap.
Asst. Priest, Bursar Abbasiya
Fr. Joseph Valiaveettil Paul, Cap.
Asst. Priest; Music Director of AVONA; in charge
of Latin Malayalam Comty in Abbasiya
Fr. Thomas Liju, Cap.
Asst. Priest, Holy Family Co-Cathedral
Fr. Anoop Abraham, Cap.
Asst. Priest; Spiritual Director of Syro -Malabar Comty of Abbasiya.
Fr. Steephen Francis Kachappill, Cap.
Fr. Sliman Hifawi
Assistant priest for the Latin Arab, Hispanic, Italian and Neo Cathecumenal communities
The Order of Capuchin Friars Minor (OFM Cap) is a religious order which seeks to live the Gospel in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. The Capuchin movement began in Italy in the 16th century, and today there are nearly 12,000 friars worldwide. The Capuchins follow the Rule of St Francis according to the Capuchin Constitutions. They are a reform of the Franciscan movement, whose way of life was approved in 1528. The essence of the reform was to recapture the simplicity of the charism of Francis, with a focus on contemplative prayer, penance and smaller communities of 3-12 friars.
The Order of Capuchin Friars Minor (OFM Cap) is a religious order which seeks to live the Gospel in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. The Capuchin movement began in Italy in the 16th century, and today there are nearly 12,000 friars worldwide. The Capuchins follow the Rule of St Francis according to the Capuchin Constitutions. They are a reform of the Franciscan movement, whose way of life was approved in 1528. The essence of the reform was to recapture the simplicity of the charism of Francis, with a focus on contemplative prayer, penance and smaller communities of 3-12 friars.
Priests of the Diocesan Order
The ministry of a Diocesan (from Greek “to keep house”) Priest is one of being available and involved in the Parish, thus helping the local Bishop. Diocesan priests do not make vows like the Religious. Upon ordination, they promise obedience to their bishop, and celibacy for the sake of the kingdom of God.
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| Fr. Dominic Santamaria [ Co-Cathedral Parish ] | Fr. Ben Barrameda [ VICAR GENERAL (1 Oct ’23) ] [ Ahmadi Parish ] | Msgr. Raymond Mtanios EID [ Co-Cathedral Parish ] |
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| Fr. Jude Chanaka Lalantha Croos [ Co-Cathedral Parish ] | Fr. Yassa Ghobrial [ Co-Cathedral Parish ] | |
The ministry of a Diocesan (from Greek “to keep house”) Priest is one of being available and involved in the Parish, thus helping the local Bishop. Diocesan priests do not make vows like the Religious. Upon ordination, they promise obedience to their bishop, and celibacy for the sake of the kingdom of God. | ||
The Salesians of Don Bosco
The Salesians of Don Bosco, are an international organization of men dedicated full time to the service of young people, especially those who are poorer and disadvantaged. Founded by St. John Bosco, an Italian saint-educator of the nineteenth century, they are found in 128 different nations. ‘Youth Resource Development’ through education and evangelization is the main focus of their concern.
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| Fr. Derrick Misquitta, SDB [ Salmiya Parish ] | Fr. Savio D’Souza, SDB PARISH PRIEST [ Salmiya Parish ] | Fr. Joe Fernandes, SDB [ Salmiya Parish ] |
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| Fr. Jaison Anthikkat, SDB [ Salmiya Parish ] | Fr. James Tuscano, SDB [ Salmiya Parish ] | |
The Salesians of Don Bosco, are an international organization of men dedicated full time to the service of young people, especially those who are poorer and disadvantaged. Founded by St. John Bosco, an Italian saint-educator of the nineteenth century, they are found in 128 different nations. ‘Youth Resource Development’ through education and evangelization is the main focus of their concern. | ||
Sisters of the Apostolic Carmel Congregation | ||
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2024: Sisters of Carmel Convent (Left to Right): Sr. Saritha, Sr. Philomene, Sr. Venitha, Sr. Chitra, Sr. Christy Maria and Sr. Shanthi Pushpa The Apostolic Carmel Congregation was founded by Mother Veronica at Bayonne in 1868, and established at Mangalore, India, in 1870, by Bishop Marie Ephrem OCD. Rooted in the contemplative spirit of Carmel, and nourished by its life of prayer and missionary zeal, the Apostolic Carmel expresses the vitality of the Church through its fruitfulness in the active apostolate of education and other works of mercy. Click here to learn more about the Apostolic Carmel Congregation | ||
Sisters of The Rosary CongregationThe Fajer Al Sabah School in Jabriya is managed by the Rosary Sisters | ||
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2015: Sisters of Rosary Convent, Jabriya, Kuwait The Rosary Congregation was established in Jerusalem in the year 1880 by Mother Marie Alphonsine from Jerusalem and Fr. Yousef Tannous from Nazareth, Chancellor of the Latin Patriarchate, assisted by the then Patriarch Vincent Bracco. The objectives of the Congregation are to serve the public through the establishment and development of schools, cultural and non-formal learning centers and hospitals. Click here to learn more about the Rosary Congregation (Website in Arabic) |
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