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UAE From Abu Dhabi to the Holy Land: Fr. Mervyn ordained a priest

Marinella Bandini/ avosa,org: Born in Abu Dhabi in 1983, baptized and raised in the faith at St. Joseph’s Church, Mervyn Gladstone Gomez was ordained a priest on July 1 in Jerusalem. His vocation is a sign that the Church in the Gulf is not only a place of passage, but also a place where faith takes root, grows, and bears fruit. Speaking to the AVOSA website, Fr. Mervyn shared the story of his life, his journey of faith, and the path that eventually led him to join the F ...more

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Three new priests for the Latin Patriarchate: Hope is renewed in the Church of the Holy Land

Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader : This summer has witnessed great joy for the Latin Patriarchate and its Seminary of ...more

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