St Joseph’s Church - Victoria Street

St Joseph’s Church - Victoria Street This is the OFFICIAL page of St Joseph’s Church (Victoria Street). Go to https://goo.gl/DmHP5k for more details It then became a Church of Devotion.

St Joseph’s Church is under the purview of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore. With the promulgation of the decree dated 26th June 1981 by the Most Reverend Gregory Yong, Archbishop of Singapore, the 95-year old double judisdiction in the state of Singapore came to an end with effect from 1st July of the same year. The main change effecting St Joseph’s Church as a result of the promulgati

on, besides the transfer of the jurisdiction of about 7,000 parishioners to the Archdiocese of Singapore, was the cessation of St Joseph’s as a parish. On 14th January 2005, in recognition of its rich history and social and cultural importance, especially to the Eurasian community, St Joseph’s Church was gazetted as a National Monument by the National Heritage Board of Singapore. USER CODE OF CONDUCT
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On Good Shepherd Sunday, celebrated on 25–26 April 2026, we share this message from St Francis Xavier Seminary:𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒕...
25/04/2026

On Good Shepherd Sunday, celebrated on 25–26 April 2026, we share this message from St Francis Xavier Seminary:

𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕,

𝑨𝒔 𝒘𝒆 𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑽𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒂𝒏 𝒔𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒉 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒇𝒆𝒍𝒕 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒖𝒏𝒘𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏. 𝑨𝒕 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 21 𝒔𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒚. 𝑾𝒆 𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒔𝒌 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎 𝒊𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒊𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒂𝒏 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒅.

𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒂𝒏 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒅, 𝒘𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒚’𝒔 𝒘𝒆𝒃𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒎𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒂 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒍𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏. 𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝒔𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 14 𝒕𝒐 16 𝑨𝒖𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓'𝒔 𝑫𝒊𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒂𝒏 𝑽𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑹𝒆𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕, 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏-𝒖𝒑𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒏𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆.

𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔, 𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒅𝒐 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒚.

𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕. 𝑩𝒆 𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒆, 𝒕𝒐𝒐, 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒊𝒏 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒓𝒔.

13 April 2026, MondayDevotion to Our Lady of FatimaAt St Joseph’s Church (VS), we gathered in prayer and thanksgiving, e...
15/04/2026

13 April 2026, Monday
Devotion to Our Lady of Fatima

At St Joseph’s Church (VS), we gathered in prayer and thanksgiving, entrusting our community and families to Our Lady of Fatima.

In this Easter season of hope and renewal, may her gentle intercession lead us closer to Christ’s light and peace.

Easter Triduum 2026 - leading up to Easter Sunday!𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 - the only day in the Liturgical calendar when mass is not...
13/04/2026

Easter Triduum 2026 - leading up to Easter Sunday!

𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 - the only day in the Liturgical calendar when mass is not celebrated. We instead observed the Lord’s Passion. The faithful came early to witness the enactment of the nailing of Christ to the cross, praying the stations of the cross, holy rosaries and the divine mercy. The procession with the corpus of Our Lord and the statue of Our Lady of Sorrows followed the service, solemnly weaving its way through a sea of candles and quiet devotion. We watched, waited and venerated, but with sadness for our Lord’s suffering but with also with hope - anticipating the most joyous celebration of our Christian faith - the Resurrection!

𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐥 - This is the night when Christ rose victorious from the dead and unlocked the gates of heaven! The night began in darkness but ended in splendour! Not only did we celebrate our Risen Christ as the bells rang out and the Gloria was intoned; we welcomed 52 brothers and sisters into the faith as they took their baptismal vows. So great is the joy of Easter that it cannot be contained in one single night. Beyond even the 50 days of Easter, we celebrate the living Christ every single time Mass is said. We celebrate him in our Christian lives. We celebrate him in the Scripture and we celebrate him most profoundly, in the Holy Eucharist!

𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 - Easter morning shone with the light of Christ’s Resurrection, filling our hearts with jubilation and Easter joy. In this spirit of renewal, we rejoiced as about ten young members of our Polish- and Spanish-speaking communities received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
We were blessed to have His Excellency Archbishop Marek Zalewski, Apostolic Nuncio to Singapore, preside over the celebration.

Alleluia! Christ is Risen!

Link to more photos here:

2026
Good Friday: https://photos.app.goo.gl/FWHA2w4ivH5eZWNb9
Easter Vigil: https://photos.app.goo.gl/i2xqwa6jy2Fk4W8WA
Easter Sunday: https://photos.app.goo.gl/voRx3YbDneYPQTFp7

(𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵: 𝘚𝘑𝘊𝘝𝘚 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺)

On behalf of Catholic Family Life :Snapchats & Tiktalks:Tuning in, Reaching out25 April 2026 (Saturday)9.30am – 11.30amC...
09/04/2026

On behalf of Catholic Family Life :

Snapchats & Tiktalks:
Tuning in, Reaching out
25 April 2026 (Saturday)
9.30am – 11.30am
Church of St. Vincent De Paul

Fee: $20 per pax or $35 per couple

Ever feel like your child’s conversation is limited to “yes,” “no,” or “fine”?

You are not alone! Join CFL in exploring the world of today’s children through real-life case studies and provide practical tools to tune in, build trust, and respond with empathy instead of frustration.

Register via familylife.sg/SNT_Reg

5 April 2026Christ is Risen, Alleluia!On this joyful day, we - Fr Joe Lopez, Fr Damien Lim, and the staff of St Joseph’s...
05/04/2026

5 April 2026

Christ is Risen, Alleluia!

On this joyful day, we - Fr Joe Lopez, Fr Damien Lim, and the staff of St Joseph’s Church Victoria Street - wish you and your loved ones our heartfelt prayers and blessings.

May the Risen Lord fill your hearts with peace, renew your spirit with hope, and guide your steps with His everlasting love.

Wishing you a holy and joy-filled Easter!

04/04/2026

3 April 2026
Good Friday

On this most sacred day, we gathered in reverence to remember the Passion of our Lord. In prayer, scripture, and song, we reflected on His suffering, His sacrifice, and the unfathomable love that led Him to the cross.

“Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows…” (Isaiah 53:4)

This Good Friday observance is a cherished tradition of St Joseph’s Church, Victoria Street, where the faithful come together to remember Christ’s sacrifice and deepen their devotion.

May this holy day draw us closer to the mystery of redemption, reminding us that through the cross comes salvation, and through His death comes eternal life.

Throwback to Palm Sunday, 29 March 2026During the catechetical session, Level 3 children prayed the full Stations of the...
02/04/2026

Throwback to Palm Sunday, 29 March 2026

During the catechetical session, Level 3 children prayed the full Stations of the Cross at St. Joseph's Church, led by catechists Filipe, Adeline, and Agatha. They read Scripture, recited prayers, and sang the Stabat Mater - the ancient hymn of Our Lady's sorrow at the foot of the Cross. Reflections highlighted Simon's help, Jesus being stripped, and Jesus falling three times yet rising each time. One child shared in his reflection, “What a painful death it could have been for Jesus to die on the cross.!”

Reflection for Holy Wednesday April 1Isaiah 50:4-9“Perseverance and Trust in God, even in the face of Adversity”Fr Jorge...
01/04/2026

Reflection for Holy Wednesday
April 1
Isaiah 50:4-9
“Perseverance and Trust in God, even in the face of Adversity”

Fr Jorge Castillo led us through The Gospel of Matthew - it recounts how Judas Iscariot agreed to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver and began seeking the right moment to hand Him over. At the Last Supper, Jesus openly declares that one of His own will betray Him. This reveals a profound mystery: Christ does not resist or escape suffering but freely allows Himself to be handed over. His abandonment is not weakness, but a deliberate surrender to the freedom of others - even when that freedom turns against Him.

This kind of abandonment is difficult for us because we cling to a sense of security in three main areas: comfort, the future, and our position. We seek control over our physical well-being, becoming easily disturbed by discomfort or inconvenience. Even in spiritual life, we may insist on ideal conditions before we can pray or feel at peace. In doing so, we lose the ability to truly let go and trust God in uncertainty, preferring instead to remain in control of our immediate environment.

Our anxiety deepens when we think about the future. We worry about financial security, reputation, success, and whether our efforts will be recognized or remembered. This leads us to “bargain” with God - offering trust only if things go according to our plans. Instead of surrender, we calculate and negotiate, trying to secure outcomes for ourselves. This mindset reflects a lack of full trust in God’s providence and a fear that He may not truly take care of us.

Finally, we become attached to our position and image in the eyes of others. Like the disciples who questioned themselves at the table, we fear being overlooked, disrespected, or replaced. We defend our status, compare ourselves to others, and guard our reputation. At the root of all this is a fundamental question: do we truly trust that God can care for us? While Judas chose control and self-preservation, Christ chose trust and surrender. These two paths remain before us today - the path of calculation, or the path of abandonment to God.

Reflection for Holy TuesdayMarch 31Isaiah 42:1–7By Fr. Avelino MarinJesus reveals Himself as the Servant of God - bringi...
31/03/2026

Reflection for Holy Tuesday
March 31

Isaiah 42:1–7
By Fr. Avelino Marin

Jesus reveals Himself as the Servant of God - bringing justice not through force or harshness, but through compassion. He shows a tender heart toward sinners: patient, merciful, willing to sit at table with tax collectors and those society rejects. Yet His mercy never compromises truth. He does not call evil good. He does not ignore sin. Instead, He approaches the broken with kindness, lifting them from failure and calling them to new life.

Fr. Marin reminded us of the woman caught in adultery. The Pharisees demanded her stoning, quoting the law of Moses. Jesus answered: “Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone.” One by one, they walked away. Then He turned to her: “Neither do I condemn you. Go, and sin no more.” Here we see both truth and mercy - He does not condemn, but He calls her to change.

We see this same compassion at the Last Supper. Jesus announces that one of His disciples will betray Him, yet He does so without shaming Judas - giving him the chance to repent. Even at the moment of betrayal, when Judas comes with a kiss, Jesus still calls him “friend.” He never gives up. He never stops reaching out.

This is our Savior - not eager to reject, but eager to redeem. Not quick to condemn, but patient to forgive.

Jesus invites us to be like Him. Compassionate. Patient. Merciful. This is not weakness. As the Gospel says: “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” Meekness is strength under control. It is choosing mercy when we have the power to condemn.

Our world can be harsh. Quick to judge. Quick to say, “That’s your problem.” But we know the power of mercy. We know how it feels when, instead of humiliation, we are met with understanding.

Isaiah tells us that this meek and compassionate Servant is the light of the nations. Light transforms everything. In darkness, we stumble, we feel lost. But when light shines, confusion disappears, and the path becomes clear.

This is what Jesus does. He enters our darkness. He may not remove every struggle instantly, but He changes us from within. He guides us, transforms us, and leads us into love.

Let us ask ourselves : are we becoming more like Jesus? Do we lift others up, or do we condemn? May His light shine in our hearts, so that we, too, become bearers of compassion, patience, and mercy in a world that longs for hope.

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As we journey deeper into Holy Week, join us for our final reflection Wednesday, April 1 (immediately after the 6:30PM Mass) on “Perseverance & Trust in God’s plan, even in the face of adversity”.

31/03/2026

Come join us at St Joseph's Church Victoria Street

𝐌𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘
6:30PM Mass
Washing of Feet
Procession of the Blessed Sacrament to the Altar of Repose

Adoration until Midnight.

𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘
12:00NN Our Lord is nailed to the Cross
2:00PM Rosary
3:00PM Stations of the Cross
4:30PM Mother of Sorrows Chaplet
5:30PM Divine Mercy
6:30PM Good Friday Service and Procession

‘Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.‘

Matthew 26:41

Reflection for Holy MondayMarch 30Isaiah 49:1–6Fr Ralph Valdés led us in a reflection into Holy Week which draws us into...
30/03/2026

Reflection for Holy Monday
March 30
Isaiah 49:1–6

Fr Ralph Valdés led us in a reflection into Holy Week which draws us into the very heart of the liturgy, a sacred remembrance of what unfolded over 2000 years ago - the passion and mission of Christ. This is not simply history; it is the center of salvation, the turning point of all creation. As St. Paul reminds us in Romans 8, “the whole creation has been groaning in labor pains” - and in Christ’s suffering and faithfulness, we glimpse the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan.

The readings for this evening come from the Servant Songs of Isaiah. These profound passages reveal the mission entrusted to God’s chosen servant, pointing us directly to Jesus Christ. In Isaiah 49:1–6, we hear the striking truth: “Before I was formed in the womb, the Lord called me; before my birth, He named me.” Each of us, too, is called by God before we even draw breath, chosen to serve Him in our unique vocation.

And here, Fr Ralph gave us a light anecdote, borrowing a line from the popular movie - the iconic words from The Blues Brothers: “We’re on a mission from God.” While spoken in jest in the film, the phrase captures something deeply true about our Christian life. We are indeed on a mission from God, entrusted with a purpose that transcends our own plans. Our vocation- whether as parents, professionals, ministers, or friends - is not accidental. It is God’s design, and He calls us to live it faithfully.

Yet, faithfulness to this mission is not always easy. Discouragement, trials, and failures often weigh us down. Still, we are reminded that God Himself is our strength, and He never abandons His servants. Mother Teresa expressed this beautifully: “I am not called to be successful; I am called to be faithful.” Success in the world’s eyes may fade, but fidelity to God endures. In our struggles, in the quiet sacrifices of daily life, and even in our failures, we are invited to remain steadfast. Faithfulness is the measure of our discipleship.

This Holy Monday, let us reflect deeply on our vocation. Let us ask for the grace to persevere, to trust in God’s plan, and to remain faithful servants - confident that He who called us before we were formed will sustain us until the end. Truly, we are on a mission from God.

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Join us for another reflection tomorrow, March 31 on “The Mission of God’s Servant. The Suffering Servant”.
The talk will start immediately after the 6.30PM Mass.

29 March 2026 SundayCandlelight Procession of the Passion of Our LordThe solemnity of Palm Sunday was marked by a 5:00pm...
30/03/2026

29 March 2026 Sunday
Candlelight Procession of the Passion of Our Lord

The solemnity of Palm Sunday was marked by a 5:00pm Eucharistic celebration, which gracefully led into the Candlelight Procession of the Passion of Our Lord.

With candles in hand, the congregation gathered in prayerful unity, following the procession in deep reverence. Along the way, ‘Veronica’ lifted hearts with her moving rendition of The Lamentations, while unveiling the sacred image of Jesus - a moment that invited all present into profound reflection on His Passion.

For more glimpses of this beautiful evening, view the photo collection here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/M1rueskas5xaZNv7A

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