APOSTOLIC VICARIATE OF NORTHERN ARABIA (AVONA)

The Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia which was previously known as the Apostolic Vicariate of Kuwait was established on May 31, 2011 following a decree from the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.
 

The new Vicariate has embraced the northern territories of Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Saudi Arabia

It is under the pastoral guidance of His Excellency Bishop Camillo Ballin, MCCJ, a Combonian Bishop of the Latin Rite.
 

The Apostolic Vicar of Northern Arabia, Bishop Ballin resides at the Bishop's House at Awali, Bahrain.

Visit the website of the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia by clicking here.