• "Love of Christ Makes Christian Marriage Beautiful and Luminous": Bishop Paolo Martinelli
    August 26, 2022
    In his homily delivered during the inaugural Mass of the Marriage Encounter Asian Leaders Conference at Ras Al Khaimah, Bishop Paolo reminds all Christian couples to respond to the radical call to love in day-to-day love.
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  • Rediscover Marriage as a Christian Vocation: Bishop Paolo at AVOSA World Meeting of Families
    August 21, 2022
    In his keynote address to the families present for the AVOSA World Meeting of Families 2022, Bishop Paolo Martinelli remarked that Christian families are principal agents of evangelization through the witness of their daily life.
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  • Families of the Vicariate Gather for the AVOSA Edition of the World Meeting of Families 2022
    August 20, 2022
    Around 700 registered participants attend the event at St. Mary’s School, Ras Al Khaimah
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  • Bishop Paolo’s Homily for the Assumption of Our Lady
    August 15, 2022
    In his homily for the Solemnity of the Assumption of Our Lady, Bishop Paolo Martinelli invites us to have hope to reach heaven like our Blessed Mother, which God has prepared for us.
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  • Address of HE Bishop Paolo Martinelli during Diplomatic Reception of Welcome
    July 7, 2022
    Bishop Paolo thanks the Government of UAE for welcome, expresses hope to work together with all civil and religious leaders as partners to build a better human family
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  • Homily of Bishop Paolo during the Inaugural Mass: "Collaborators of your joy!"
    July 3, 2022
    True joy comes from love, people of God in Arabia an important sign for future of the Church spreading throughout the world, Bishop Paolo tells faithful during his homily
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  • Inaugural Message of Bishop Paolo Martinelli 
    July 1, 2022
    In his inaugural message addressed to all the citizens of the UAE, Oman and Yemen, the bishop extends his gratitude and greetings to everyone and his desire to serve everyone as a brother and promote fraternity
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  • Bishop Paolo Martinelli to be installed as Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia on 2 July 2022
    July 1, 2022
    Installation Ceremony will take place within Eucharistic Celebration at 6.15 pm at St. Joseph's Cathedral
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  • Homily of Bishop Paul for the Solemnity of Ss. Peter & Paul
    June 29, 2022
    In his homily, Bishop Paul reminds us that it is not our weaknesses that matter, but the Grace of God. He invites us to follow the examples of Ss. Peter & Paul whose lives were the works of God which were above human limits.
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  • Fr. Luis Anthony Lacson (74), Incardinated Priest of Vicariate Passes Away
    June 27, 2022
    After a short period of service in the Vicariate in Dubai and Bahrain, Fr. Lacson took a leave of absence to serve in the USA.
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  • Bishop Paul Releases Final Pastoral Letter
    June 3, 2022
    Titled, “I give thanks to my God each time I remember you. And when I pray for you, I pray with joy.” (Phil 1:3), in his last pastoral letter, Bishop Paul reflects on his experiences in the Arabian peninsula over the last 18 years
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  • Conclusion of the Diocesan Phase of Synod 2023
    May 21, 2022
    “Synodal Journey must continue”, Bishop Paul tells faithful as Vicariate Synodal Synthesis is published 
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  • Communique of Bishop Paul Hinder on the Election of the New President of the UAE
    May 14, 2022
    The Bishop congratulates His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the newly elected President of the UAE and promises prayer and spiritual support
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  • Communique from Bishop Paul Hinder on the Demise of HH Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
    May 13, 2022
    Assuring prayers for the late Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and spiritual closeness to the Royal family
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  • Bishop Martinelli: 'My new mission will be to promote fraternity'
    May 6, 2022
    Bishop Paolo Martinelli, the newly appointed Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia, speaks to Vatican News about his new mission in the Arabian Peninsula.
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  • Statement from Bishop Paul Hinder on the Appointment of New Apostolic Vicar
    May 1, 2022
    Bishop Paul Hinder's statement on the announcement of Pope Francis on the appointment of the new Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia, Bishop Paolo Martinelli OFM Cap. (presently Auxiliary Bishop of Milan)
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  • Communique from Apostolic Nunciature in UAE: Appointment of New Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia
    May 1, 2022
    Pope Francis accepts resignation of Bishop Paul Hinder OFM Cap. and appoints Bishop Paulo Martinelli OFM Cap. as new Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia
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  • Pope Francis sends message to Bishop Paul on 80th Birthday
    April 22, 2022
    The Holy Father expresses gratitude to the Bishop for his efforts to proclaim the Gospel and for years of Episcopal Ministry
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  • "Christians are Called to be Instruments of Peace": Bishop Paul's Easter Day Homily
    April 17, 2022
    Loving and serving the poor amidst a world of hatred and violence is a Christian duty, the Bishop reminds us on Easter day.
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  • "Christ is Truly Alive": Bishop Paul's Homily for Easter Vigil
    April 16, 2022
    “Do not look among the dead for the one who is alive!” Indeed, “Christ has risen from the dead! Alleluia!”
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