Franciscan Friars - Custody of St Anthony

Franciscan Friars - Custody of St Anthony The Franciscan Friars are a Catholic religious brotherhood, inspired by St. Francis of Assisi, that is called to live the Gospel.

The Custody of St Anthony of Padua (Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei) was officially constituted in Singapore in May 1991, dependent on the Australian Province of the Holy Spirit. Friar Phillip Miscamble was named its first Custos. By then, the friars had been running the Church of St Mary of the Angels in Bukit Batok, Singapore for 21 years. Today, the Custody comprises seven communities of friars – thr

ee in Singapore and one each in (Kuching) Sarawak, Johor, Penang and Sabah. The four parishes currently under the care of the friars are Church of St Mary of the Angels (Singapore), Church of St Ann Kota Padawan in Kuching (Malaysia), Church of the Risen Christ in Penang (Malaysia) and Church of St Joseph Plentong in Johor (Malaysia). Besides parishes and pastoral work, the friars in the Custody of St Anthony also run a Franciscan (spirituality) centre and Columbarium in Singapore. In addition, in keeping with the evangelical and missionary nature of the Franciscan Order, several friars from the Custody have been sent to Australia, Japan and New Zealand. There they work in a variety of missions promoting not only spiritual life but also the human and social development of the local community.

10/06/2026
Chill out with the Friars"For any young man who chooses to explore a Franciscan consecrated life vocation, it is essenti...
31/05/2026

Chill out with the Friars

"For any young man who chooses to explore a Franciscan consecrated life vocation, it is essential that the person of St Francis and his vision of ecclesial life and spirituality inform his discernment."

Click here to read more: https://franciscans.sg/chill-out-with-the-friars/

On 29 May 2026, Brother Samuel Bernadi, Daniel Xavier, and Jason Ng were formally received into the Franciscan Novitiate...
30/05/2026

On 29 May 2026, Brother Samuel Bernadi, Daniel Xavier, and Jason Ng were formally received into the Franciscan Novitiate, together with the brothers of the OFM Philippine Province of San Pedro Bautista.

Let us accompany them in prayer as they embrace this new chapter of discernment, formation, and deeper commitment to the Gospel life, walking in the footsteps of Holy Father Francis.

Photos credit: Franciscan Communications

On 28 May 2026, Friar Maximillian Alexson anak Michael Keriben, OFM made his first profession in the hands of Custos Fri...
29/05/2026

On 28 May 2026, Friar Maximillian Alexson anak Michael Keriben, OFM made his first profession in the hands of Custos Friar Derrick Yap.

Hailing from Kuching, Sarawak, he now begins his life as a temporary vowed Franciscan within the St Anthony Custody, Malaysia–Singapore–Brunei.

As he steps into this new chapter, let us continue to pray for him as he begins this journey.

Photos credit: Franciscan Communications

28/05/2026

Join us as we witness Friar Max’s First Profession.

Friar Maximillian Alexson hails from Kuching, Sarawak and belongs to St Anthony Custody, Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei

With grateful hearts, we joyfully announce that Friar Maximillian Alexson Anak Michael Keriben will make his First Profe...
26/05/2026

With grateful hearts, we joyfully announce that Friar Maximillian Alexson Anak Michael Keriben will make his First Profession of Vows on 28 May 2026, at 9:00 AM, at the Basilica Minore de San Pedro Bautista, Quezon City, Manila, Philippines.

Follow it live, the link will be shared on the day itself.

Let us continue to pray for Friar Max and all the brothers preparing for their First Profession, that the Spirit may strengthen their resolve and fill their hearts with peace.

✨ “The Lord gave me brothers.” – St. Francis of Assisi ✨

With hearts full of gratitude and joy, the Franciscan Province of San Pedro Bautista – Philippines warmly invites everyone to witness the First Profession of Vows of our brothers as they freely offer their lives to God in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi. 🤎

In this Jubilee journey toward the celebration of the 8th Centenary of the Easter of St. Francis, we rejoice in the gift of these young friars who choose a life of Gospel fidelity, joyful fraternity, and humble service to the Church and the poor.

Let us accompany them with our prayers as they begin this sacred Franciscan journey of minority, fraternity, and mission.

📍 Basilica Minore de San Pedro Bautista, Quezon City
📅 May 28, 2026 | 9:00 AM

Pax et Bonum! 🕊️

St Francis and the Holy Spirit"Francis believed that because God is Spirit, He remains fundamentally invisible to the “e...
24/05/2026

St Francis and the Holy Spirit

"Francis believed that because God is Spirit, He remains fundamentally invisible to the “eyes of the flesh”. To recognise the presence of Christ – particularly in the Eucharist – one must possess “spiritual eyes”. Without this internal illumination, we see only bread and wine, or merely the flaws of our neighbour."

Click here to read more: https://franciscans.sg/st-francis-and-the-holy-spirit/

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