Memorial Mass for Rev. Fr. Abraham Pallivathukal Held in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI — A solemn memorial mass and gathering was held at St. Joseph’s Cathedral on Sunday, July 12, 2026, to honor the life and enduring legacy of the revered Jesuit priest and Jesus Youth pioneer, Rev. Fr. Abraham Pallivathukal, SJ.
Fr. Pallivathukal, who was born on December 11, 1939, passed away on June 20, 2026, at the age of 86.

The memorial service brought together a large gathering of the faithful, and members of the Jesus Youth to pay their respects and offer prayers for the departed soul. Speakers at the gathering recalled his decades of dedicated service to the Church, his gentle guidance, and the instrumental role he played as a foundational animator in shaping Jesus Youth