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Over 400 young people confirmed across the Emirates this Easter season
Parishes across the UAE celebrated Confirmation in May, with liturgies in five languages.
The Catholic Church in Southern Arabia
Thirteen parishes across the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Yemen, gathered in faith under the pastoral care of Bishop Paolo Martinelli.
Discover Our ParishesThirteen communities across the Emirates, Oman and Yemen.
DirectoryBaptism, First Communion, Confirmation and Marriage.
Learn MoreDiocesan and parish bulletins, ready to download.
DownloadIntentions remembered at daily Holy Mass.
Submit“Our Church in Southern Arabia is young, joyful and universal — a family of many languages gathered around one altar.”Bishop Paolo Martinelli, OFM Cap. · Vicar Apostolic
Parents may register children for the new catechetical year through their parish office or the online form before 15 July.
Bishop Paolo's pastoral letter inaugurating the diocesan Year of Vocations is now available in six languages.
Young adults aged 18–35 are invited to serve at the annual gathering this September in Abu Dhabi.
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Abu Dhabi · after the 9:00 AM Mass
St. Mary's Church, Dubai · 4:00 – 8:00 PM · English
Sts. Peter & Paul, Ruwi · 5:30 PM · For parents
Abu Dhabi · Registration opens 1 August
I invite you to discover the life of our parishes — communities of every nation and tongue, united in one faith — and to walk with us on this pilgrim journey.
Our communities in Yemen remain close to our hearts and prayers. Updates are published as conditions allow.
Parishes across the UAE celebrated Confirmation in May, with liturgies in five languages.
Sts. Peter & Paul opened its golden jubilee with a solemn Mass and a history exhibition.
Faithful from all thirteen parishes contributed to the annual relief collection.