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Qatar is known for being a Muslim-majority country, but it is also home to a significant number of expats and migrant workers who practice other religions. Along with Islam, other religions practiced in Qatar include Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. The government of Qatar has taken steps to ensure that these religious minorities are able to practice their faiths freely and peacefully.
The catholics present in the kingdom of Qatar may be around 200,000 peoples. Most of them are emigrants from India, Lebanon, the United Kingdom, and the Philippines. In the same way, the number of workers migrated from Africa, Europe, and South America — each and every one of them have come to live and work in Qatar.
Places to Perform Catholic Mass in Qatar
In 2008, the first Catholic church was introduced in Qatar, which was named “Our Lady of the Rosary”. It was constructed in a devout place and was provided by His Highness, the person “Sheik Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani”, the father of Emir of Qatar. Preceding this, Catholics and different Christians was regularly conducted casual social occasions in their homes.
Beside this church, other Catholic churches and many other Christian houses of worship have been constructed in the same devout place. The following are some of the catholic churches, which are listed out in the area:
Our Lady of the Rosary Church
Our Lady of the Rosary Church is a Catholic church located in the city of Doha, Qatar. It is one of the few churches in the country and serves the local Catholic community. The church was established in 2008 and was built by the Qatar government to cater to the needs of the growing Catholic community in the country. It is dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary, which is a title given to the Virgin Mary in the Catholic Church. The church offers regular mass services in different languages, including English, Arabic, Tagalog, and others. It is also a venue for other religious activities, such as retreats and seminars, and serves as a center for social gatherings and community events for Catholics in Qatar.
- Address: P.O. Box 12230, Mesaimeer, Doha
- Telephone: +974 44165550 / +974 44165400
- Email: rosaryqatar@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.ourladyofrosarychurch.org/
St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Church
St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Church is a Catholic church located in Doha, Qatar, which serves the Syro-Malabar Catholic community in the city. The church was established in 2008, and it is one of two Syro-Malabar Catholic churches in Qatar. The church has a beautiful interior with intricate designs and stained glass windows. It provides a place for the Syro-Malabar Catholic community in Qatar to come together for worship and spiritual nourishment. The church offers various religious services, including daily masses, confessions, and sacraments. It also hosts events and activities for the community, such as retreats, youth groups, and charitable initiatives.
- Address: P.O. Box 23205, Doha
- Telephone: +974 44165060
- Website: https://www.syromalabarqatar.in/
St. Mary’s Malankara Catholic Church
St. Mary’s Malankara Catholic Church is a Catholic church located in Doha, Qatar. It is a part of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, which is an Eastern Catholic Church in full communion with the Pope in Rome. The church serves the Indian Catholic community in Doha, primarily those of the Malankara rite. The church provides spiritual services, including daily and Sunday masses in the Malayalam language, catechism classes, and sacraments such as baptism, Holy Communion, and marriage. It also hosts various community events and celebrations throughout the year, including feasts, retreats, and cultural programs.
- Address: Building No.7, IDCC Complex, Mesaimeer, Abu Hamour, Doha, Qatar.
- Telephone: +974 44165100
- Email: info@smccqatar.com
- Website: http://smccqatar.com/
Sacred Heart Church
Sacred Heart Church is a Catholic church located in the heart of Doha, the capital city of Qatar. It is a part of the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia, which serves the Catholic community in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. The church has a history dating back to the 1940s when it was established to serve the spiritual needs of the Indian Catholic community in Doha.
The church building has undergone several renovations and expansions over the years, with the latest renovation completed in 2016. The new building includes a larger prayer hall, a separate hall for community gatherings and events, and a multipurpose room for various activities. Sacred Heart Church offers daily masses, confession services, and other sacraments, as well as religious education classes for children and adults.
The church also organizes various community events and outreach programs throughout the year, including charity drives, cultural celebrations, and volunteer opportunities. Sacred Heart Church is known for its vibrant and welcoming community, which includes people from diverse backgrounds and nationalities.
Suppose if you are a catholic and was new in Qatar, don’t feel stressed. Rather than that you can go to the Holy Mass and perform different exercises held in these houses of worship. In the meanwhile, if you would like to stay here with the whole family, look at some of these exercises that you can perform after classes while staying in the Kingdom.
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