Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore This is the official page of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore. The Archdiocese is led by Archbishop William Goh.

THE ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF SINGAPORE 新加坡天主教总教区

The Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore is under the direct jurisdiction of the Vatican in Rome. There are 142 priests and 201 religious brothers and sisters serving a Catholic population of over 300,000 (including PRs, Expats, Immigrants)

The Archdiocese is divided into 5 districts with a total of 32 churches, including The Cathedral of the Go

od Shepherd, which is located on Victoria Street in the center of Singapore. Catholic institutions have been serving the Singapore community since 1854. There are 38 Catholic schools and 16 Kindergartens in Singapore and many Catholic charitable and social institutions, including Mt. Alvernia Hospital and various hospices and homes for the aged, sick, homeless and migrants. The Archdiocese is a member of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. By using this channel, you agree to abide by the Code of Conduct for our Channels found at https://www.catholic.sg/our-channels/

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Not every day at work feels meaningful. Some days are exciting and fulfilling. Other days, you're simply trying to get t...
18/06/2026

Not every day at work feels meaningful. Some days are exciting and fulfilling. Other days, you're simply trying to get through your inbox, meet deadlines, and make it to the end of the day.

In the busyness of life, it's easy to see work as just another thing to check off our list. We can start measuring its value only by promotions, achievements, or visible results.

But purpose isn't found only in the big moments.

Often, it's hidden in the ordinary — replying to that email with patience, caring for your family, studying for an exam, or showing up for someone who needs you.

Not every task will feel significant in the moment. Yet when we approach our work with purpose and love, even the most routine responsibilities can shape us into more patient, generous, and faithful people.

Perhaps that's the reminder we need today: work isn't just about what we accomplish. It's also about who we're becoming.

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Today, we unite our hearts in prayer for the power of sports to bring people together in a world that is often divided. ...
17/06/2026

Today, we unite our hearts in prayer for the power of sports to bring people together in a world that is often divided. Beyond competition and achievement, sports remind us of our shared humanity — teaching us respect, teamwork, perseverance, and the beauty of journeying alongside one another.

Let us pray that the values nurtured through sports may become bridges of encounter and dialogue among peoples and nations. May they help us build a culture of solidarity, where unity, friendship, and peace prevail in every corner of the world.

The “it’s me first” mentality can creep in so quietly. We’ve all seen it at concert ticket queues, free giveaways at exh...
15/06/2026

The “it’s me first” mentality can creep in so quietly. We’ve all seen it at concert ticket queues, free giveaways at exhibitions, limited drops — where the instinct becomes: grab what I can before it’s gone.

But it’s worth asking what this slowly forms in us. What is really shaping our choices in those moments? What is quietly ruling our relationship with possessions?

Having things isn’t the problem. The deeper question is whether we possess what we have, or whether what we have begins to possess us. St. Ignatius of Loyola’s First Principle and Foundation invites us to examine this: are we using what we have in freedom and generosity for the greater glory of God, or are we being subtly ruled by attachment, fear, or scarcity?

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡. And we are invited into a different way of living: one that is not driven by grasping, but by trust, generosity, and the freedom to share.

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The news of the reshuffling of priests in Singapore has been announced. This pastoral renewal, guided by the Catholic Bi...
15/06/2026

The news of the reshuffling of priests in Singapore has been announced. This pastoral renewal, guided by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, will see Singapore’s 133 priests regularly rotated across its 32 parishes.

It is only natural that we grow attached to our priests — to their presence among us, their preaching, their care in difficult seasons, and the friendships formed over time. We may feel the weight of goodbye more deeply than we expect. And yet, in the sacraments, it has always been Christ who draws near to us and meets us where we are. The priest is a vessel of His grace, acting in persona Christi. As St Paul reminds us, “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth” (1 Corinthians 3:6).

As we welcome new priests and let go of familiar ones, we are gently invited to trust again: that it is always God who remains at work among His people, quietly and faithfully giving the growth we need.

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Michael was angry with God. After years of longing for a child, he and his wife finally welcomed a baby girl in the elev...
14/06/2026

Michael was angry with God. After years of longing for a child, he and his wife finally welcomed a baby girl in the eleventh year of their marriage. But just three months later, his wife fell seriously ill and passed away within a week. Heartbroken and overwhelmed, he struggled to understand why a loving God would allow such suffering and wondered how he would raise their daughter alone.

Yet in the midst of his grief, God began to draw near. During visits to church grottos, Michael found a quiet sense of peace even though his questions remained unanswered. Over time, he felt Our Lady of Sorrows inviting him to trust the Lord, and one morning, he awoke to a voice saying, “Trust Me.”

Michael slowly surrendered his grief to God and began a journey of healing and learning to embrace a cross he never would have chosen for himself. The pain did not disappear, and there were still unanswered questions and moments when the burden felt too heavy. Yet his story reminds us that we are never meant to carry our crosses alone.

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Sunday 14 June 202611th Sunday in Ordinary Time When Jesus saw the crowds he felt sorry for them because they were haras...
13/06/2026

Sunday 14 June 2026
11th Sunday in Ordinary Time

When Jesus saw the crowds he felt sorry for them because they were harassed and dejected, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is rich but the labourers are few, so ask the Lord of the harvest to send labourers to his harvest.’
He summoned his twelve disciples, and gave them authority over unclean spirits with power to cast them out and to cure all kinds of diseases and sickness.
These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James the son of Zebedee, and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, the one who was to betray him. These twelve Jesus sent out, instructing them as follows:
‘Do not turn your steps to pagan territory, and do not enter any Samaritan town; go rather to the lost sheep of the House of Israel. And as you go, proclaim that the kingdom of heaven is close at hand. Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out devils. You received without charge, give without charge.’

It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through the year. The past six months may have brought both joys and challeng...
12/06/2026

It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through the year. The past six months may have brought both joys and challenges, answered prayers and unanswered ones. Wherever you find yourself today, take a moment to pause.

We can get so caught up in the rat race of life, moving from one goal to the next, chasing success, recognition, and achievement, that we rarely stop to ask ourselves: What am I living for?

As we enter the second half of the year, maybe the invitation is not to do more, but to reflect more deeply:

👉🏼Am I becoming the person God created me to be?
👉🏼Am I living according to His will, or simply following the expectations of the world?

May we have the courage to slow down, listen to His voice, and allow Him to lead us where He wants us to go.

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It’s easy to think fitness is about aesthetics — a better physique, more muscle, a lower number on the scale. But what i...
12/06/2026

It’s easy to think fitness is about aesthetics — a better physique, more muscle, a lower number on the scale. But what if caring for our bodies is meant for something deeper?

Every final rep when strength runs out but discipline stays.�Every mile when your body feels tired.�Every sacrifice when no one is watching.

You are strengthening more than muscle. You are forming a will that can say “no” to itself, so it can one day say a greater “yes” to God and to others.

Our bodies are not projects to perfect, but gifts entrusted to us. So train, challenge yourself, begin something hard. Not to prove your worth. Not to impress the world. But to become a greater gift — to God, to your family, to your friends, and to those who need you.

Our health is not the destination. Holiness is. And maybe these small acts of discipline are where we learn to pray with our lives: “Lord, teach me to give myself away as You did.”

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Today, the World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests coincides with the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jes...
12/06/2026

Today, the World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests coincides with the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Instituted by St. John Paul II in 2002, this day reminds us that the priesthood is deeply rooted in the merciful love of Christ, made tangible through the Eucharist and the Sacrament of Reconciliation that priests faithfully celebrate and administer.

Let us keep our priests in prayer today. To ask the Lord to sustain them in their ministry, deepen their love for Christ and His people, and strengthen them in moments of stress, loneliness, or discouragement. May they always find joy, peace, and renewed strength in the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

11/06/2026

Rather than seeking recognition, St. Barnabas put the mission of Christ and the good of the Church above himself. His example reminds us that true leadership is not about power or status, but about empowering others, serving with humility, and being led by the Holy Spirit.

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