Minor Basilica OLA-Waves of Faith

04/06/2026

Parish Announcement 05-06-26

03/06/2026

Santacruzan 2026 – A Celebration of Faith, History, and Tradition

Ahmadi, Kuwait:The Filipino Community of the Minor Basilica Our Lady of Arabia joyfully celebrated Santacruzan, the grand culmination of the Flores de Mayo, on Friday, 29 May. It is a cherished Filipino tradition held in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary during the month of May.

Rich in tradition and spiritual significance, this vibrant celebration brought together history, faith, and cultural heritage as it commemorated the discovery of the True Cross by St. Helena (Reyna Elena), mother of Constantine the Great.

The ceremony was a beautiful expression of Marian devotion, reflecting the community's deep faith, cultural pride, and strong sense of unity.

01/06/2026

29/05/2026

Parish Announcement 29-05-26

28/05/2026

Rekindle the Spirit: Pentecost Night Vigil
CHARIS Kuwait, together with various ecclesiastical movements in Kuwait, organized the Pentecost Night Vigil 2026 from Thursday, 21 May to Friday, 22 May 2026. The prayerful gathering commenced on Thursday night with the Holy Rosary recited in different languages and concluded with the Eucharistic Celebration on Friday morning.
The night-long vigil, filled with prayer, praise and worship, Eucharistic adoration, and spiritual reflections, was beautifully enriched by the hymns sung by the Charis Choir. The event served as a meaningful preparation for a renewed Pentecost experience. Faithful from all four parishes in Kuwait participated in large numbers, witnessing a deep spirit of unity and devotion.
A particularly grace-filled moment of the vigil was the laying on of hands by the priests, which spiritually uplifted and rekindled the hearts of the faithful with the fire of the Holy Spirit.

28/05/2026

The preparation for Pentecost Sunday began with a nine-day Novena from 15th May to 23rd May, during which the faithful participated in large numbers, prayerfully preparing themselves for a renewed Pentecost experience and an outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
The liturgy of Pentecost Sunday was celebrated in all the obligatory Masses from Friday to Sunday with great devotion and spiritual fervor. The celebration of Pentecost Sunday was marked by a Solemn Holy Mass which began with a graceful entrance procession of the priests and liturgical ministers.
A special blessing and sprinkling of holy water reminded the faithful of their baptismal calling and the renewing grace of the Holy Spirit. The solemn liturgy, enriched with prayerful hymns and active participation of the faithful, created an atmosphere of joy, unity, and spiritual renewal.

24/05/2026

A Prayerful Farewell to Rev. Fr. Dr. Thomas George

Ahmadi, Kuwait: On 22 May 2026, the Syro-Malankara Catholic Community, of Minor Basilica Our Lady of Arabia, organized a prayerful farewell gathering for Rev. Fr. Dr. Thomas George.

Rev. Fr. Jijo Thomas extended prayerful wishes, while children and community members welcomed Fr. Thomas with flowers and bouquets. The gathering featured prayer songs, felicitations from various ministries, and cultural performances.

In his message, Fr. Thomas, shared his affection, gratitude, and pastoral concern for the community, while sincerely thanking the organizers and all those who participated in the gathering.

The program concluded with group photographs and refreshments.