Kuwait – Clergy and Religious of the State of Kuwait

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. (Dr.) Antony Lopez, OFM Cap [ ECCL. JUDGE & CHANCELLOR] [ Co-Cathedral Parish ]	Fr. Paul Valiyaveetil M., OFM Cap [ Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh Parish ]	Fr. Johny Lonis M., OFM Cap [ Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh Parish ]

Fr. Roswin Pires, OFM Cap [ AHMADI PARISH PRIEST]	Fr. Ravi Rozario, OFM Cap [ Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh Parish ]	Fr. Gaspar Fernandes, OFM Cap [ CATHEDRAL PARISH PRIEST ]

Fr. Marlon A. Magdoza, OFM Cap. [ Co-Cathedral Parish ];	Fr. Joseph V. Paul, OFM Cap. [ Co-Cathedral Parish ]	Fr. Jijo Thomas, OFM Cap. [ Ahmadi Parish ]

Fr. Nelson Lobo, OFM Cap. [ DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION ] [ Co-Cathedral Parish ];	Fr. Sojan Paul, OFM Cap. [ JLEEB AL-SHUYOUKH PARISH PRIEST ]	Fr. Joy Mathew, OFM Cap. [ Co-Cathedral Parish ];

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


Fr. Dominic Santamaria [ Co-Cathedral Parish ]	Fr. Ben Barrameda [ VICAR GENERAL (1 Oct ’23) ] [ Ahmadi Parish ]	Msgr. Raymond Mtanios EID [ Co-Cathedral Parish ]

Fr. John Thundiyath [ Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh Parish ]	Fr. Yassa Ghobrial [ Co-Cathedral Parish ]	Fr. Jude Chanaka Lalantha Croos [ 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 Indian English Academy in Salmiya is managed by the Salesians of Don Bosco


Fr. Derrick Misquitta, SDB [ Salmiya Parish ]	Fr. Savio D’Souza, SDB PARISH PRIEST [ Salmiya Parish ]	Fr. Joe Fernandes, SDB [ Salmiya Parish ]

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 The Carmel School in Kheitan is managed by the Apostolic Carmel Sisters

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 Congregation The Fajer Al Sabah School in Jabriya is managed by the Rosary Sisters

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)

PRAYER FOR PRIESTS

O Lord, may You find shelter and rest gently within the heart of Your priest…

Make him, O Lord, a priest according to Your heart: meek, humble, zealous, so that all he does will be for Your honor and glory.

Mold him into a man of prayer and labor, insensible to earthly things, and sensible only to Your love and to the graces of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

O God, You sent Your Son, Jesus, to bring eternal life to those who believe. I join Him in praying for laborers for Your harvest.

May Your Holy Spirit inspire men and women to continue His mission through Your priesthood, diaconate, religious life and lay ministry.

May this same Spirit make known Your will for my life. Amen.