Bishop Paolo Martinelli visits St. John the Baptist Parish

Bishop Paolo Martinelli, Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia, visited St. John the Baptist Parish in Al Dhannah to coincide with the 100th World Mission Day. During the visit, Martinelli met with ministry teams, lay movements, fellowship groups, catechists, and volunteers. He told parishioners that missionary work is a responsibility for every believer through their baptism rather than a task reserved only for priests and religious.

The bishop inaugurated a Marian exhibition organized by the parish Legion of Mary, which displays the history and spiritual teachings of devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Martinelli also blessed a new statue of Our Lady at the parish grotto. Following these events, hundreds of parishioners joined the bishop to pray the Rosary for peace, family life, and the intentions of the local Church.