Media Release

Kuwait, Dec 6: The Konkani-speaking Catholics from both Goa and Mangalore gathered at Our Lady of Arabia Church in Ahmadi, Kuwait, to celebrate the feast of St Francis Xavier on December 5. This historic church, located in the vicinity of the Kuwait Oil Company on the outskirts of the city, is soon to be publicly proclaimed as a Minor Basilica.

Highlights of the celebration

The festivities commenced with a tableau performed by children, and adults which provided a wonderful insight into the life and mission of St Francis Xavier. This engaging presentation set a reflective tone for the day's events.

The Holy Mass was presided over by Fr Orfin Menezes, a guest priest from Goa, and co-celebrated by Fr (Dr) Antony Lopez, OFM Cap, chancellor & judicial vicar, along with Fr Av

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