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Catholic Church inaugurated in Abu Dhabhi

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Abudhabhi: The second Catholic Church was inaugurated in Abu Dhabhi by Culture, Youth and Community minister Shekh Nahyan Bin Mubark Al Nahyan.

Vatican Secretary Cardinal Pitotro Parolin, Bishop Pavl Hinder were present. The new church is spread over 4,560 sq.ft, and is built in industrial area of Abu Dhabhi. Musapha Abu Dhabhi Municipality has given land for the Church.

Around 9 lack Catholics reside in UAE and 20000 people used to attend the mass in sole church in the city, Saint Joseph Catholic Church.

The foundation for this church was laid on 29thJjune 2013. 1200 chair facility is available in the church and the church staff has every kind of facility in the complex.

Parish Priest F. Anix Xavier will take over the chair on Sunday.

Sharon Shetty

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