In his homily during the blessing of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church at Ruwais, the Bishop reminds us that the real church is built by us, and exists in us as the living stones
The newly constructed St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Ruwais will be inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative for Al Dhafra Region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi on 16 December 2021 at 6.00 pm. The blessing ceremony will take place on Friday 17 December 2021 at 10.00 am by Bishop Paul Hinder.
The inaugural ceremony attended by His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Personal Representative of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain.
Inauguration by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain on 9 December 2021 and Consecration by His Eminence Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples on 10 December 2021.
The Bishop extends his warmest greetings and congratulations to the Rulers and the citizens of this country and offers prayers for God's rich blessings to the nation and its people on this joyful occasion.