Symbols used in Rite of Ordination
'I’ve known Msgr Goh over the years since my time in the seminary; he was my formator. He is a very spiritual person and his prayer life is important to him. I remember he used to wake up at four in the morning to pray, he would also spend an hour in prayer before celebrating Mass.
He said that we should not be a maintenance Church which is the right direction. He also said that he is a sinner before men which showed his humility and simplicity.’ – Fr John Joseph Fenelon, parish priest of Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea Read more... Add new comment Hits: 1395
Archbishop Goh calls for 'tidal wave of change'
“What I hope for above all in my episcopacy is to be both an encouraging and supportive brother to my priests. I want to empower them in their ministry, and to the laity – a compassionate and caring father,” he said to the 13,000-strong crowd gathered at the Singapore Expo on Feb 22. Read more... Add new comment Hits: 2789
S’pore group to attend NFP conference
 Some Singaporean Catholics are heading to Kuching, Sarawak, to learn more about a natural family planning method endorsed by the Church.The 15 delegates, comprising members of the Catholic Medical Guild and Natural Family Planning Service Singapore, will attend the WOOMB (World Organisation of Ovulation Method Billings) International Conference held from April 26-28. It is organised in conjunction with the Natural Fertility Awareness Services of Malaysia. The bi-annual conference is open to those interested to know more the Billings Ovulation Method which WOOMB International promotes. Read more... Add new comment Hits: 7106
Encore concert at Queen of Peace Church
About 1,000 people turned up at the church on Feb 20 to hear the veteran singer belt out Christian numbers such as Amazing Grace and The Servant Song. Read more... Add new comment Hits: 1236
Remembering Marymount Convent’s late principal
 A remembrance Mass will be held for the late principal of Marymount Convent, Dr Mary McCarthy, on April 6.She died on April 7 last year, at the age of 77, upon arrival in Singapore. The Irish educator collapsed from DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) at Changi Airport and passed away at Changi General Hospital that afternoon. Dr McCarthy, who retired in Canada, was supposed to have celebrated Easter with friends and meet up with former pupils and staff of Marymount Convent. The remembrance Mass is part of an afternoon of nostalgia organised by the Alumnae of Marymount Convent for friends, former pupils and staff. It includes a Mass which would fulfil the Sunday obligation. Read more... Add new comment Hits: 1554
1,000 to join Church this Easter
More than 1,000 people are set to join the Catholic Church this Easter. A total of 962 catechumens (non-Christians seeking baptism) have been enrolled in the Book of the Elect and presented to Archbishop Nicholas Chia at the Rite of Election over two weekends. Seventy-seven candidates (baptised Christians seeking full communion with the Catholic Church) also took part in a rite called the Call to Continuing Conversion. Read more... Add new comment Hits: 1424
Our New Coadjutor Archbishop!
 23 January 2013 Dear Rev Msgr Goh Please accept my warmest congratulations on your upcoming ordination as Coadjutor Archbishop of Singapore. I have accepted Archbishop Nicholas Chia’s invitation to the Ordination Reception on 23 February 2013, and look forward to meeting you then.  The Catholic Church has played a significant role in Singapore’s history, and forms a key part of its diverse religious landscape. It has worked hard to build links and trust with other religious groups, and to foster the religious harmony that we enjoy and treasure in Singapore. The Catholic Church also has a long and illustrious history of providing excellent educational and social services to Singaporeans, regardless of race or religion.
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