Apostolic vicariate Arabia del Nord, Bahrain
Apostolic Vicariate of Arabia del Nord
Arabiae Septentrionalis
Latin Church
Latin rite apostolic vicariate with jurisdiction over Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, created in 2011 and serving a largely migrant Catholic population. Its seat is the Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia in Awali, Bahrain, built on land donated by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Bishop Aldo Berardi, O.SS.T. was ordained and installed there on 18 March 2023.
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- Established
- 2011
- Catholics
- 2,722,000
- Priests
- 54
- Territory
- 2,179,846 km²
Parishes and churches
10 listed churches in our records. Open a parish for Mass times, confession, directions and sources where recorded.
- Cathedral of Our Lady of ArabiaAwali · CathedralView parish
- Church of Our Lady of the RosaryDohaView parish
- Holy Family Co-CathedralKuwait CityView parish
- Minor Basilica of Our Lady of ArabiaAhmadiView parish
- Sacred Heart ChurchManamaView parish
- St. Arethas and Companions Spiritual ParishNajranView parish
- St. Daniel Comboni ParishJleeb Al-ShuyoukhView parish
- St. Mary's Malankara Catholic ChurchDohaView parish
- St. Thomas Syro-Malabar ChurchDohaView parish
- St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus ParishSalmiyaView parish
This is our recorded coverage, not an official diocesan parish count. Confirm service times with the parish before travelling.
The bishop
- Vicar Apostolic
- Aldo Berardi, O.SS.T.
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The cathedral
Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia, Awali stands in Arabia del Nord, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.
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History
Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia together form the territory of the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia (Latin: Vicariatus Apostolicus Arabiæ Septentrionalis; Arabic: النيابة الرسولية العربية الشمالية). First established in 1953 as the Apostolic Prefecture of Kuwait, the vicariate took its current name in 2011. Bishop Aldo Berardi OSsT serves as its vicar apostolic.
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Apostolic Vicar of Northern Arabia celebrates San Francesco 800 at Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia
Bishop Aldo Berardi, the Apostolic Vicar of Northern Arabia, led a musical celebration at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia in Awali, Bahrain, to mark the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi. The event, titled San Francesco 800 – A Musical Journey of Faith, used music and storytelling to trace the spiritual life of the saint. The program featured 21 musicians, 42 adult singers, and 17 children. Father Marcus Fernandes, OFM Cap., conceived and developed the musical presentation. During the event, Bishop Berardi spoke about the saint's devotion to God and the significance of the Transitus, the moment Saint Francis entrusted his life to the Lord. Diplomats and cultural representatives attended the gathering, including ambassadors from France, Germany, Italy, the Republic of Korea, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, the United Kingdom, and the United States. A representative from the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence was also present.
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