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In his homily for the XXIX th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Bishop says a very important prayer for us is asking the Lord to increase our faith so that we can always live in a profound relationship with him through prayer.

Registration is online only and is restricted to the resident visa holders of the UAE and Oman.

Consider ourselves as "merely servants" is not a diminution but an exaltation, the Bishop reminded the catechists

Bishop Paolo Martinelli OFM Cap. participates in the meeting of the Conference of Latin Bishops of the Arab region, which took place from 29 to 31 August 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.

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.

Around 700 registered participants attend the event at St. Mary’s School, Ras Al Khaimah

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.

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

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

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

Installation Ceremony will take place within Eucharistic Celebration at 6.15 pm at St. Joseph's Cathedral

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.

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.

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

“Synodal Journey must continue”, Bishop Paul tells faithful as Vicariate Synodal Synthesis is published 

The Bishop congratulates His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the newly elected President of the UAE and promises prayer and spiritual support

Assuring prayers for the late Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and spiritual closeness to the Royal family

Bishop Paolo Martinelli, the newly appointed Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia, speaks to Vatican News about his new mission in the Arabian Peninsula.

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)