Latin Patriarchal Vicariate of Jordan

Sweifieh Parish - Mary of Nazareth Church

Contact us:

Adress:

Latin Convent
P.O.B. 851083
SWEIFIEH
11185 AMMAN
JORDAN
Telephone: +962 6 592 0740
Mobile: +972 5 28298155

Location

Holy Mass Schedule

DayTimeLanguageNotes
Saturday5:00 PMEnglishSunday Vigil Mass
Saturday7:00 PMArabicSunday Vigil Mass
Sunday9:00 AMArabicMorning Mass
Sunday10:30 AMArabicMain Morning Mass
Sunday6:00 PMFrenchEvening Mass
Sunday7:00 PMSpanishEvening Mass

Youth Groups Schedule

Group / CategoryDayTimeFrequency
Sprouts Youth (Al-Bara’em)Friday12:00 PMWeekly
Middle & High School YouthSaturday5:00 PMWeekly
University & Working YouthMonday7:00 PMWeekly

Other Activities, Groups & Services

Activity / GroupDayTimeFrequency / Notes
Confraternity (Group 1)Tuesday9:00 AMWeekly
Medjugorje RosaryTuesday6:00 PMWeekly
Confraternity (Group 2)Wednesday11:00 AMWeekly
ScoutsFriday10:00 AMWeekly
Catechism (Sunday School)Sunday5:00 PMWeekly (In French)

Sweifieh is a district located in the western area of the Jordanian capital, Amman. Even though the district is large enough to have city status, it is officially considered part of the Wadi as-Ser area. Sweifieh is best known for its nightlife and its shopping culture, malls; its shopping centers are widespread, the best known being the AL Baraka Mall, due to accessibility and quality shops. Another landmark of the area is the well-known Wakalat Street (Agencies Street), a Pedestrian zone containing dozens of expensive and luxurious shops and coffee shops.

Infrastructures of the Latin Patriarchate

The Latin Parish in Sweifieh was established in 1983 by the late Mr. Adel Qabeen. It is considered a new Parish compared to other Jordanian parishes. Today, there are different activities in this parish, like Legion of Mary and Scout groups for different ages. Masses are held weekly in four different languages: Arabic, English, Spanish and French because of the large foreign population in the city.

MilestoneHistorical Detail
Establishment of the Parish1984
Priest’s Residence1991
Arrival of Rosary Sisters1991 (To serve the Bishopric)
Arrival of Franciscan Sisters2016 (To assist in parish service)
Construction of the Church1984 (Bishop Selim Sayegh)
Blessing of the Church1985 (Patriarch Giacomo Beltritti)
Patron Saint of the ChurchMary of Nazareth
Construction of the Presbytery1985 (Bishop Selim Sayegh)