The Apostolic Vicar
The Apostolic Vicar
Bishop Paolo Martinelli, OFM Cap.
Appointed Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia in 2022, Bishop Paolo Martinelli accompanies the Catholic faithful of every language and nation across the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Yemen — in a ministry marked by fraternity, dialogue and pastoral care.
From the Apostolic Vicar
Teachings and Pastoral Activity
Homilies
Sunday homilies and feast-day reflections offered to the faithful of the Vicariate.
Speeches & Messages
Addresses, greetings and messages of the Apostolic Vicar for the life of the Church.
Pastoral Letters
Formal pastoral letters accompanying the Church through the seasons of grace.
Pastoral Activity
Pastoral visits, celebrations and encounters across the parishes of Southern Arabia.
Through the Years
Former Apostolic Vicars
The bishops who have shepherded the Catholic community of Southern Arabia across generations, from the earliest days of the mission to the present Vicariate.
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