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It is my pleasure to welcome you to the website for the parish of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. Whether you are a new-comer to our area in search of a parish home, a member of the parish family or your life of faith has drawn you to seek this information. It is my conviction that God has a plan for you to become involved in the worship and ministries of the church.Our parish has been in existence since 1967 and is located in the heart of Dubai has served and continues to embrace the diverse generations of Catholics.
In prayer, worship and service, we gather in His Name, relying on His promise to be in our midst. Founded firmly in the faith and truth of the Catholic Church, we are proud of the legacy of our ancestors and are hopeful for our future. Without the Lord’s grace there is no other purpose for our existence.I invite you to review our website in its infancy and encourage you to contact us if you have questions about our parish or its ministries. If you are a parish member, there is a wealth of information for you to use and to offer your many talents in service to your parish.
May God be with you and those you love as you live your journey of faith!Fr. Lennie J. A. Connully, OFM Cap.
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Parishioners are requested to be vigilant to fraudulent emails, SMS or WhatsApp messages soliciting payments to St Mary’s Catholic Church, Dubai. Please do inform the Parish office at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Dubai, should you receive a suspicious email or require any further assistance.
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bishop paul releases pastoral letter 2021 on synodality
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Bishop Paul Hinder released his new Pastoral letter titled, “Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.” (Zechariah 8:23), on 15 August 2021. It addresses all the faithful of the Apostolic Vicariates of Northern and Southern Arabia.
The letter reflects on the forthcoming Synod 2023 with the topic “For a synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission”. The Synod 2023 will be officially inaugurated by Pope Francis on 9 - 10 October 2021 in Rome.
The Pope encourages the synod to be celebrated in each of the local churches all over the world. The formal ceremony in our Vicariates will be held on Friday, 15 October 2021 at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Abu Dhabi.In the letter, Bishop Paul highlights the importance of journeying together along the same path and explains how the synodal process will work at the local level.
The Bishop invites all the faithful to actively participate in the synodal process.
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Parish news & updates
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October 14To promote Breast Cancer awareness , Samaritan Ministry is organising an interactive session with a reputed hospital. There will be an opportunity for screening and discussion with the medical specialists. As we are restricted on the count, the needy (those without medical insurance) will be given priority, Kindly register on samaritandubai@gmail.com or contact 050-4471958.Read More
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October 14Singles for Christ Middle East is holding an online Conference, RISE UP, on 22nd October. Animators of Prayer Groups and Youth are welcome to participate in the event. For more details, www.facebook.com/SFC.MERead More
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October 14In commemoration of the Year of St. Joseph, our parish is organizing a competition for our parishioners on the outstanding virtues of St. Joseph. For more details, kindly click the above link.Read More
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October 14Please be reminded about the invitation by our Bishop Paul Hinder to participate in the inauguration Holy Mass this evening at 7:00PM at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Abu Dhabi (online) and the upcoming Synodal process.Read More
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October 14Samaritan Ministry is looking for volunteers proficient in communications and negotiation skills. Kindly reach out to samaritandubai@gmail.comRead More
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upcoming / ongoing Events & courses
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Friday, November 12, 8:15 AM - 10:15 AMPlease ensure to follow the instructions for attending the zoom meeting, which are provided in the registration email sent after registration.Read More
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VIcariate news
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a week agoPope Francis officially opened the Synod of Bishops in St Peter’s Basilica on 10 October 2021 with a solemn Holy Mass. In his homily, he underscored the meaning of the synod as walking together on...
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2 weeks agoFrom 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022, the Holy See will be present with its own Pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai.
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a month agoThe General Secretariat for the Synod has published the Preparatory Document, and a Vademecum
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2 months agoThe new parish priest installation ceremony during Solemn High Mass at 7 pm today at the Cathedral
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2 months agoBishop Paul Hinder released his new Pastoral letter about the forthcoming Synod 2023 on 15 August 2021
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Vatican News
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The United States Government has dispatched a joint FBI-State Department taskforce to Haiti to work with their Police to resolve the kidnapping of seventeen missionaries who were abducted at gunpoint...
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The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC) has organized a two-day initiative calling on the Australian Government to act urgently against climate change.
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A survivor addresses seminarians through a letter, in which she shares her pain from her past as well as her hopes for the future of the entire Church.
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Marking 100 years since the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between France and the Holy See, the French Prime Minister and the Secretary of State of the Holy See meet for a roundtable...
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A week after Pope Francis launched a 2-year-long process in preparation for the 2023 Synod of Bishops, Indian Cardinal Oswald Gracias of Bombay inaugurated it at the level of his Archdiocese on Oct...
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