"O Queen of Arabia, Glorious Queen of Peace, grant us peace in our hearts, harmony in our families and concord throughout the world ... Immaculate Mother, as Patroness of this territory, watch over and protect all with your motherly love. Amen."
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PARISH REGISTRATION FORM is available online for download. Please print, fill and submit it to your parish office.
Click here to learn about the Prayer Groups in your Parish.
The Syro-Malabar Liturgy is celebrated weekly in the 3 Parishes in the Vicariate.
The Syro-Malabar Catholic Church is an Eastern Rite Church (Chaldean origin) in Comm- union with Rome..
11th MAY 2008 : PENTECOST SUNDAY Come. Holy Spirit! Come ...
Pentecost (Whitsunday), with Christmas and Easter, ranks among the great feasts of Christianity. It commemorates not only the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and Disciples, but also the fruits and effects of that event: the completion of the work of redemption, the fullness of grace for the Church and its children, and the gift of faith for all nations ... Continue 9-Days Pentecost Novena Novena to the Holy Spirit Little Chaplet of the Holy Spirit
ATTENTION PARISHIONERS! The PARISH REGISTRATION FORM is available online, for those who want to register their family. Kindly print the form and fill it before submitting it to your respective parish office. Thank You.
28th April 2008 Notification from the Bishop's Office to the Faithful of Kuwait
1st Unity Congress in Kuwait
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Peace be with you! I am very happy to announce that on Sept. 4th (afternoon), 5th (all day) and 6th (morning), we shall celebrate our first Unity Congress in Kuwait.
What is a Unity Congress? It is an assembly of represen- tatives of the Laity of the Vicariate that will come together with the Bishop and Clergy, for a period of time (three days), during which we shall reflect on the reality of our Catholic Church in Kuwait. We shall give-receive some teachings which could help us to understand our reality as "People of God" in a deeper way. Hopefully, we shall reach some conclusions for our mission in Kuwait.
This short experience will be the first step which should lead us to a longer and more exhaustive research, normally called “Synod”. Therefore, the importance of this first step is like a test for us, to examine ourselves and see if we are ready to look within and discern: Is there a spirit of genuine belonging to the Catholic Church or a mere link to our individual nationality, culture, language and rite?
The theme is taken from the Gospel of St. John (17,22): That, they may be one. This verse shows us that, now, we are not one. Special particularities are still dominating the different communities of our Church. But this Word of Jesus also shows our hope that we will be one. Our hope is not in us, nor in our initiatives but only in Him. He is able to unite us. The Church is not ours, it is His! Unity doesn’t mean uniformity - one language and one rite for all. Unity must start first of all from our hearts. If it doesn’t we shall never realize any unity.
The preparation for the Congress has been made by a committee of 15 members from the different nationalities and rites of the Vicariate. I thank them for their generous collaboration for the good of our Church.
I ask you all to keep the Congress in your prayers from now onwards. In fact, it will be successful if we put prayer at its foundation: Unless the Lord built the house, they labor in vain who build it. (Ps 127,1)
Besides your prayers, I am asking also for your concrete participation through your advice and suggestions. Those interested in being part of this event may get their names registered in their Parish offices as soon as possible.
God bless you and your families.
Bishop Camillo Ballin, mccj Vicar Apostolic of Kuwait
24th MAY 2008 : FEAST DAY OF MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS Solemnity of Mary Help of Christians
As Mother of God's children, Mary has responded by helping Christians throughout the ages. She has done this by coming to the aid of individuals, families, towns, kingdoms and nations. After proving her maternal help, throughout the centuries, Our Lady has continued to appear in hundreds of places throughout the world mainly during the 20th century ... Learn more about "Mary Help of Christians" Novena / Supplications in Honor of Mary Help of Christians
22nd MAY 2008 : FEAST DAY OF ST. RITA OF CASCIA St. Rita of Cascia: Saint of the Impossible
Rita Lotti was born in 1381 in the tiny hamlet of Roccaporena, near Cascia, in the Province of Umbria, Italy. Her parents Antonio and Amata looked upon their only child as a very special gift from God since she was born to them as they were already getting on in years. The Lottis were a devout Christian couple, offering their daughter the witness of strong faith in God and a practical example of Gospel living ... The Life Story of St. Rita of Cascia Prayer / Photographs of St. Rita's Memorials
13th MAY 2008 : OPTIONAL MEMORIAL OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA Pray the Rosary, Pray for Sinners ..
The Blessed Virgin Mary is venerated under the title of "Our Lady of Fatima" following the apparitions to three shepherd children — Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco — in Portugal in 1917. The message of Fatima includes a call to conversion of heart, repentance from sin and dedication to the Blessed Virgin Mary, especially through faithfully praying the Holy Rosary daily ... More about Our Lady and the Apparitions at Fatima ...
6th MAY 2008 : FEAST DAY OF ST. DOMINIC SAVIO St. Dominic Savio : Model Saint for Youth
St. Dominic Savio is a junior-member of the family of Saints in the Church. When quite young, Dominic started to find special attraction to the priesthood and to feel a special vocation, drawing him very close to God. At the age of 12, he came in contact with St. John Bosco. "I can't do big things," St. Dominic Savio once said, "but I want everything to be for the glory of God." Continue Reading Prayer to Saint Dominic Savio for Youth and Children Don Bosco (Founder) and the Worldwide Salesian Family
4th MAY 2008 : SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION While they looked on, He was raised up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight.
At the end of His earthly life Jesus ascends triumphantly into heaven. The Church acclaims Him in His holy humanity, invited to sit on the Father's right hand and to share His glory. But Christ's Ascension is the pledge of our own. Filled with an immense hope, the Church looks up towards her leader, who precedes her into the heavenly home and takes her with Him in His own person: ... Continue ...
1 MAY 2008 : LABOUR DAY / MAY DAY / INTERNATIONAL WORKERS' DAY St. Joseph: Patron Saint of Workers
This feast is celebrated on the first day of the month dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
As Joseph (Foster Father of Jesus) was a carpenter (or a builder), he is also the patron saint of workers. Since 1955, "May Day" has been dedicated to labour and the working man. Pope Pius XII expressed the hope that this feast would accentuate the dignity of labour and bring a spiritual dimension to labour unions.
St. Joseph : Patron Saint of Workers Prayer to Saint Joseph, Patron of Workers More Prayers to Saint Joseph (other patronages)
16 MAR 2008: PALM SUNDAY / H.E. CARDINAL DIAS VISITS KUWAIT The Vicariate of Kuwait extends warm and prayerful greetings to His Eminence Ivan Cardinal Dias On 16th March 2008, His Eminence Ivan Cardinal Dias presided over Palm Sunday celebrations at the Holy Family Cathedral in Kuwait City. This was His Eminence's first visit to Kuwait as Prefect of the Vatican's Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. In his present capacity as head of the congregation, he supervises almost 40% of the world's Catholic dioceses. His historic visit to Qatar on 14th March 2008 was marked by the consecration of the first Catholic church (Our Lady of the Rosary) in the region.
PHOTO REPORT OF PALM SUNDAY (2008), KUWAIT
25 NOV 2007: ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE VICARIATE AP. OF KUWAIT First Holy Communion dates in the Vicariate
21st SEPT 2007 : RELEASE OF BISHOP CAMILLO'S PASTORAL LETTER Eucharistic Amazement: Pastoral Letter of His Lordship Bishop Camillo Ballin, MCCJ
H.L. Bishop Camillo's Pastoral Letter of this year is on the Eucharist. The title of the Letter has been taken from the Papal Encyclical Ecclesia de Eucharistia, in which thrice Pope John Paul II described the Eucharist as "amazement".
The First Part of the Pastoral Letter explains in as simple terms as possible: the Biblical Roots of the Eucharistic Celebration, The Eucharist as a Sacrament of Unity, The Altar as Symbol of Christ and Music in the Liturgy. The Second Part of the Pastoral Letter closely examines the Liturgy of the Word. Each section of the Letter concludes with thought-provoking questions for a deeper understanding. Pastoral Letter: EUCHARISTIC AMAZEMENT ASK THE BISHOP: Send your questions / comments to H.L. Bishop Camillo.
15th AUGUST 2007 : A CALL TO CARMEL SPIRITUALITY A Call to Carmel: Calling all Catholics in Kuwait to be Enrolled in the Brown Scapular
Those who wish to join the Brown Scapular Confraternity, may do so by first registering their names for the Scapular Enrolment Ceremony - the first of its kind to take place in the Vicariate Apostolic of Kuwait. Many of us wear the Scapular which makes us loosely connected with Carmel, whereas, valid enrolment in the Scapular ensures that we become a part of the Carmelite family and therefore share in all the prayers, privileges and spiritual good works of the Carmelite Orders. Above all, by enrolling ourselves, we are motivated to wear the Scapular with greater trust and dependence upon our Blessed Mother, to lead a good Catholic life and thereby receive the fulfillment of Our Lady's promise of the Brown Scapular.
REGISTER your name for the Brown Scapular Enrolment Ceremony in Kuwait Frequently Asked Questions about the Brown Scapular Confraternity
11 FEB 2008 : ANNOUNCEMENT IN THE VICARIATE OF KUWAIT Neo-Catechumenal Way: New Life in Christ!
What is the Neo-Catechumenal Way? Is it a group? a private association? a religious institute? 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 on December 1, 2006, by H.L. Bishop Camillo Ballin, MCCI, with the help of Catechists Rev. Fr. Ermenio, Filippo, Margherita and Salem from Italy. The Neo-Catechumenal Community in Kuwait
S T. D A N I E L C O M B O N I O F T H E H E A R T O F J E S U S
"I find an immense joy in being a Catholic and a priest, and I feel I can touch with my hand how infinitely good God is, and how he never abandons those who put their trust in him.
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M A R R I A G E P R E P A R A T I O N C O U R S E - K U W A I T :
" A Wedding is a day .... .... a Marriage is a lifetime! " MPC - Marriage Preparation Course - is a programme for couples preparing for marriage. It assists marrying couples to discern if they are prepared to be married; and provides them with information and instruction to enhance their readiness to have a healthy marriage and a Christ-centered relationship.
Note: The MP Course Registration Form (is not available online anymore). Please pick it up from the Cathedral Resource Centre and submit it there, before the deadline. Thank you for your cooperation.
B E A T I F I C A T I O N & C A N O N I S A T I O N C A U S E :
LET US PRAY: O Blessed Trinity, we thank You for having gifted the Church with Pope John Paul II and for allowing the tenderness of Your Fatherly care, the glory of the Cross of Christ, and the splendour of the Holy Spirit, to shine through him. Trusting fully in Your infinite mercy and in the maternal intercession of Mary, he has given us a living image of Jesus the Good Shepherd, and has shown us that holiness is the necessary measure of ordinary Christian life and is the way of achieving eternal communion with You. Grant us, by his intercession, and according to Your Will, the graces we implore, hoping that he will soon be numbered among Your saints. Amen.
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 ...
Bishop Camillo Ballin, MCCI, Vicar Apostolic of Kuwait, recently gave a talk to the Syro-Malabar Community in Qatar. In his address, the Bishop spoke of the essential characteristics of the Church and the role of a Bishop in the Universal Church and with their particular churches or dioceses. On a personal note, he exhorted the Syro-Malabar community to be missionaries like Christ, proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom to all (Mt 4,23) ....
Read the entire article
Do you have a Question for the Bishop? Bishop Camillo welcomes your questions which pertain to the Catholic faith, teachings, morality and missionary life. To submit your question click here. To see other Questions & Answers from the Bishop click here.
Bishop (Emeritus) Francis Micallef, OCD, retired as 3rd Vicar Apostolic of Kuwait in July 2005 ... The Bishop is having a happy retirement in Malta, at the same time, he is busy serving the faithful there. Read Updates from the Bishop.
Pope Benedict XVI's Schedule of Events: May to August
The Vatican has released the calendar of liturgical events that will be presided over by Pope Benedict between the months of May – August. The list includes Mass and procession on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi; First Vespers to open the Pauline Year; World Youth Day in Sydney; and Mass to celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption.
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NEW! Papal Encyclical "Spe Salvi" -
dedicated to the theme of Christian hope, was published on Nov 30, 2007.
General:That, Christians may use literature, art and the media to greater advantage to favour a culture which defends and promotes the values of the human person.
Missionary:That just as she accompanied the Apostles in the early stages of the Church, may the Blessed Virgin Mary, Star of Evangelization and Queen of Apostles, continue to guide missionaries throughout the world with maternal affection.
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The "Creed" is a summary of the Christian Faith. "Nicene Creed" is common to the great Churches of East and West till today...
Pentecost (Whitsunday), with Christmas and Easter, ranks among the great feasts of Christianity. It commemorates not only the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and Disciples, but also the fruits and effects of that event: the completion of the work of redemption, the fullness of grace for the Church and its children, and the gift of faith for all nations ... 
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
As Mother of God's children, Mary has responded by helping Christians throughout the ages. She has done this by coming to the aid of individuals, families, towns, kingdoms and nations. After proving her maternal help, throughout the centuries, Our Lady has continued to appear in hundreds of places throughout the world mainly during the 20th century ... 
Rita Lotti was born in 1381 in the tiny hamlet of Roccaporena, near Cascia, in the Province of Umbria, Italy. Her parents Antonio and Amata looked upon their only child as a very special gift from God since she was born to them as they were already getting on in years. The Lottis were a devout Christian couple, offering their daughter the witness of strong faith in God and a practical example of Gospel living ... 
The Blessed Virgin Mary is venerated under the title of "Our Lady of Fatima" following the apparitions to three shepherd children — Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco — in Portugal in 1917. The message of Fatima includes a call to conversion of heart, repentance from sin and dedication to the Blessed Virgin Mary, especially through faithfully praying the Holy Rosary daily ... 
St. Dominic Savio is a junior-member of the family of Saints in the Church. When quite young, Dominic started to find special attraction to the priesthood and to feel a special vocation, drawing him very close to God. At the age of 12, he came in contact with St. John Bosco. "I can't do big things," St. Dominic Savio once said, "but I want everything to be for the glory of God." 
At the end of His earthly life Jesus ascends triumphantly into heaven. The Church acclaims Him in His holy humanity, invited to sit on the Father's right hand and to share His glory. But Christ's Ascension is the pledge of our own. Filled with an immense hope, the Church looks up towards her leader, who precedes her into the heavenly home and takes her with Him in His own person: ... 
This feast is celebrated on the first day of the month dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
As Joseph (Foster Father of Jesus) was a carpenter (or a builder), he is also the patron saint of workers. Since 1955, "May Day" has been dedicated to labour and the working man. Pope Pius XII expressed the hope that this feast would accentuate the dignity of labour and bring a spiritual dimension to labour unions.
On 16th March 2008, His Eminence Ivan Cardinal Dias presided over Palm Sunday celebrations at the Holy Family Cathedral in Kuwait City. This was His Eminence's first visit to Kuwait as Prefect of the Vatican's Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. In his present capacity as head of the congregation, he supervises almost 40% of the world's Catholic dioceses. His historic visit to Qatar on 14th March 2008 was marked by the consecration of the first Catholic church (Our Lady of the Rosary) in the region.
H.L. Bishop Camillo's Pastoral Letter of this year is on the Eucharist. The title of the Letter has been taken from the Papal Encyclical 
Those who wish to join the Brown Scapular Confraternity, may do so by first registering their names for the Scapular Enrolment Ceremony - the first of its kind to take place in the Vicariate Apostolic of Kuwait. Many of us wear the Scapular which makes us loosely connected with Carmel, whereas, valid enrolment in the Scapular ensures that we become a part of the Carmelite family and therefore share in all the prayers, privileges and spiritual good works of the Carmelite Orders. Above all, by enrolling ourselves, we are motivated to wear the Scapular with greater trust and dependence upon our Blessed Mother, to lead a good Catholic life and thereby receive the fulfillment of Our Lady's promise of the Brown Scapular.
What is the Neo-Catechumenal Way? Is it a group? a private association? a religious institute? 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 on December 1, 2006, by H.L. Bishop Camillo Ballin, MCCI, with the help of Catechists Rev. Fr. Ermenio, Filippo, Margherita and Salem from Italy. 
" A Wedding is a day .... 
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 ...
Bishop Camillo Ballin, MCCI, Vicar Apostolic of Kuwait, recently gave a talk to the Syro-Malabar Community in Qatar. In his address, the Bishop spoke of the essential characteristics of the Church and the role of a Bishop in the Universal Church and with their particular churches or dioceses. On a personal note, he exhorted the Syro-Malabar community to be missionaries like Christ, proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom to all (Mt 4,23) ....
Bishop Camillo welcomes your questions which pertain to the Catholic faith, teachings, morality and missionary life. To submit your question 
The Vatican has released the calendar of liturgical events that will be presided over by Pope Benedict between the months of May – August. The list includes Mass and procession on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi; First Vespers to open the Pauline Year; World Youth Day in Sydney; and Mass to celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption.
The Journal: OASIS seeks to facilitate understanding and dialogue and minimize conflicts bet- ween people of different ethnicities, cultures and religions...
