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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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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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September 16Bible Alive 2022 is available at our Pious Articles store as well as with the security guard at Gate 2. All are requested to buy a copy for your family and it is one of the best gifts you can give to your friends, costing only AED 15. The church appreciates you for your support.Read More
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September 8Currently looking for Filipino singers and musicians. For those interested, please see contact: Tin 054 4109898 Jude 056 4415918 Email: slc.minadteam@gmail.comRead More
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September 2Retreat for Young Married Couples. Every Friday from 10th September to 15th October 3pm to 5pm. For more information, please contact: Gentle George – 050 5827850 Shalini George – 054 4995551 Biron D’Souza – 058 5942131 Andre D’Souza – 058 9622131. Please click the above link for the registration link.Read More
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upcoming / ongoing Events & courses
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Friday, October 8, 8:00 AM - 10:00 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 agoThe General Secretariat for the Synod has published the Preparatory Document, and a Vademecum
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3 weeks agoThe new parish priest installation ceremony during Solemn High Mass at 7 pm today at the Cathedral
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3 weeks agoBishop Paul Hinder released his new Pastoral letter about the forthcoming Synod 2023 on 15 August 2021
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2 months agoPope Francis sends a message to the UN Secretary-General highlighting need to overcome hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition in the era of COVID-19
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3 months ago"The Christian life is a permanent and ongoing Eucharist, a translation of Christ’s “for you” into our personal self-giving for others", the Bishop reminds us.
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Vatican News
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The chairman of the USCCB's Committee on Migration, Bishop Mario Dorsonville, expresses the US bishops' support for language to be included in the forthcoming budget reconciliation bill that, if...
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Irish Church leaders to mark the Partition of Ireland and the formation of Northern Ireland with a Service of Reflection and Hope.
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Pope Francis met Friday morning with Irish President Michael Higgins
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Pope Francis on Friday met representatives of the European bishops’ conferences who are responsible for catechesis. They were in Rome for a Vatican meeting.
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Pope Francis writes to elderly and sick priests in the Italian region of Lombardy, reminding them of their role as bearers of dreams for younger generations, and encouraging them to live old age and...
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