Dubai – The Fifth Gulf Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services Conference will take place from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM, from December 1st to 3rd at St. Mary's Church, Dubai. The conference will host various spiritual sessions including praise and worship, anointing, divine mercy adoration, inspirational talks among others.

Archbishop Christophe Zakhia El-Kassis, Apostolic Nuncio to the United Arab Emirates; Archbishop Francis Kalist, Episcopal Advisor of National Charis India; Bishop Aldo Berardi O. SS. T. Apostolic Vicar of Northern Arabia; Bishop Paolo Martinelli, Apostolic Vicar for Southern Arabia will lead the conference. The sessions will also see the presence of Charis International Members Cyril John, Andres Arango, Robert Canton, Fr. Michael Baptist Frenandes Gulf Capuchin custos and Dr. Joseph Lukos UAE Charis Co-ordinator.

There will be cultural programs, music competitions, and exhibitions during the three days. Special sessions will be organized for children and youth. The conference is expected to bring together around 3,000 participants from various parts of the Gulf.

Prior registration is required to participate. Real-time Malayalam translation will be available for all program elements. The entire program has been officially announced by the conference's dignitaries, including Fr. Michael Fernandes, Fr. Varghese Kozhippadan, Dr. Joseph Lukose, Clitson Joseph, Edward Joseph, and Arogya Raj.