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After an intense month of preparing two 32-page issues, Joshua Chan, correspondent at Catholic News is ready to spill the tea on the residence of the Pope while he was in Singapore, and more behind-the-scenes photos of volunteers in action. Also, grab a copy of this issue to find out how you can get your hands on the limited edition of Catholic News Calendar 2025.
Victoria Lim, correspondent at Catholic News Singapore, is back with the latest reads! Find out about the recent triple ordination, a reflection on Cardinal William Goh's Heart-to-Heart Conversation (reconciliation and hurt), and a new access to the Church of St Mary of the Angels via a ramp that opened during their feast day.
Correspondent of Catholic News, Joshua Chan, highlights the feast days of Saint Anne and Saint Ignatius, what Cardinal William Goh shared about the role of grandparents and parents in passing on the faith, the inaugural Strategic Communion Summit and the latest updates on balloting for the Papal Mass tickets.
Do you know who Singapore's oldest priest is? And did you know there's a man in Singapore with 530 godchildren? Find out more on this story, and others - Papal Mass updates and AIRDECS first panel discussion in this issue of Catholic News.
CatholicNews Singapore correspondent Joshua Chan shares who the first soon-to-be millennial Saint is, explains why the first 4 popes of the Church might sound familiar and gives updates on the Papal Mass tickets.
CatholicNews Singapore correspondent Joshua Chan explains Pope Francis' World Communications Day message about AI, how
volunteering for the Papal Mass gathers momentum and the connection between Mother's Day and the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Join Victoria Lim as she talks about the Pope's visit to Singapore and some reactions from Cardinal William Goh & our Catholic faithful in this week's issue of Catholic News Singapore.
Join Joshua Chan as he shares about the recent Heart-to-Heart conversation with Cardinal William Goh and our youth of the Church, and what Vocation Sunday is about in this week's issue of Catholic News Singapore.
Join Victoria & Joshua as they share with us the recent Heart-To-Heart Conversations with Cardinal William Goh. Tune in to find out more about what the Cardinal discussed with the participants at the dialogue, about the Church being relevant and inclusive.
Join Victoria & Joshua as they share with us about the recent Rite of Election and celebrating International Women's Day around our Archdiocese. Tune in to find out more also about Pope Francis's message for the 57th World Day of Peace.
Join Joshua Chan as he shares with us more about the inauguration of the Archdiocesan Interreligious Dialogue and Ecumenism Centre of Singapore (AIRDECS), on Feb 3, 2024, Tune in to find out more about our Church's efforts at being a sacrament of love and unity to non-Catholics in Singapore.
Tune in to find out more from Victoria Lim as she shares more about the Catholic Family Life(CFL) conference, the annual Commencement of School Year Mass that happened over the last weekend as well as the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
After eight years of preparation, the Archdiocese of Singapore’s Catholic Hub reached a new milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony and site blessing, led by Cardinal William Goh on 28 November. We chat with Michelle Tan and Joshua Chan about the Hub which has been dubbed as our new Spiritual Oasis in the heart of Singapore as well as Advent stories that will help prepare us spiritually for Christmas.
In this issue of the Catholic News, Alphonsus Chern & Michelle Tan shares with us about our Cardinal William Goh giving an Ethos lecture at St Andrew's Cathedral, updates about the Synod that recently ended and the feast day of St Andrew the Protoclete on 30 Nov.
Tune in to find out more from Alphonsus Chern, editor of Catholic News Singapore as he shares with us about the global prayer Pope Francis led for peace, All Saints Day, All Souls Day and more about the Catholic Theological Institute of Singapore.
Alphonsus Chern, editor of Catholic News Singapore, shares with us about Cardinal William Goh at his Titular parish in Rome and his participation in the Synod, a story of Sr Monika Punam from Verbum Dei and the fruits of Christ@Work and Young Stewards Conference 2023. We're also thankful for our Archdiocese receiving the Covid-19 Award for the cooperation and efforts during a challenging period.
In this issue of the Catholic News, Michelle Tan shares on the ecumenical prayer service at St Teresa's Church and its feast day celebrations, as well as other feast day celebrations at Churches of St Francis of Assisi, St Michael and Our Lady Star of the Sea.
Catch Michelle Tan (editorial manager) and Alphonsus Chern (editor) they share on: Padre Pio, the Season of creation and tree planting, and Sr Marina's, OCD Silver Jubilee.
Michelle Tan and Victoria Lim share the latest updates from the 17 September Catholic News Issue. Tune in to find out more about Catholic Education Sunday, Our Lady of Sorrows and Novena's Annual Procession.
Michelle Tan from the Catholic News Team, shares on the World Day of Prayer for the Care for Creation, Singapore Night Fest and Boys Town 75th anniversary. All these and more in this first issue for the month of September!
Catch Michelle and Victoria as they share more about WYD, and Catechetical awareness weekend.
Catch Michelle as she shares about The Harmony Games, Synodal Conference, National Day and more!
Join Michelle and Victoria as they share how some Singaporean Catholics celebrated World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, the programmes that the Archdiocese has for seniors and not forgetting, the tale of two Saint James.
Michelle shares what's in this week's issue of Catholic News: the World Youth Day Mass at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, the Procession for Our Lady of Fatima and Pope Francis's thoughts on the Holy Spirit.
Victoria Lim shares about the blessing of the House of Mary at Queen of Peace Church, lovely Mother's Day sharing from mothers on how they found strength in God, and the New chapel at Montfort School.
Looking forward to the upcoming issue of the Catholic News, Victoria Lim shares about the historic possession of Cardinal William Goh's titular church, the Basilica of Santa Maria Regina Pacis in Ostia Lido on 23 April, the Second Plenary Assembly on Laity and Ministeriality, and Vocation Sunday.
Looking forward to the Easter issue of the Catholic News, Victoria Lim shares about Pope Francis' prayer intention for April: for a culture of peace and non-violence, the origins of the Divine Mercy Chaplet devotion, stories from the newly baptised at this year's Easter Vigil, and the life of Saint Margaret Casatello.
With the upcoming issue of Catholic News out this weekend, Michelle Tan and Victoria Lim share about the long-awaited return of the St Joseph’s Church (Victoria Street) feast day celebrations, the beauty of having kids from a young woman's perspective on having children and what we can look forward to during Holy Week.
Looking ahead to the Catholic News issue coming out on 19th March, Michelle Tan shares about how the recent Catholic Education Conference was a fruitful time for educators and even students, to pray, reflect on the Word of God and share faith stories together - all based on the theme of SYNERGY. Listen in to find out more about Pope Francis' 10th Anniversary Mass that was celebrated by Cardinal William Goh, and a scriptural stations of the cross activity for children - specially published in this issue of the Catholic News.
Victoria Lim from the Catholic News shares a glimpse of the stories in the upcoming issue of Catholic News - one of which is the inaugural Mass of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council (APC) celebrated by Cardinal William Goh on 10th February.
Michelle Tan from the editorial team of Catholic News, shares about how the Catholic education community kicked off the 2023 school year with their annual Commencement of School Year Mass (referred to as the COSY Mass), the first-ever Catholic Family Life commissioning mass and the recent World Day of Consecrated Life that was celebrated.
Michelle Tan gives us a preview of some articles in the 11 December issue, including one by Fr Ignatius Yeo on why Advent is not a penitential season. The upcoming issue of the paper includes several reflection pieces to help us prepare well for Christmas.
Victoria Lim shares about two missionaries, Camillian nun Sr. Grazia Patthayaporn and Fr Tom Curran, who is returning to Ireland after 25 years of ministry in Singapore.
Michelle Tan gives us a preview of some articles in the 27 November issue, including coverage of the recent Pieta Memorial Mass and World Day of the Poor. Look out for some Advent activity ideas for the family in this issue too!
Victoria Lim speaks about some pieces out in the next issue of the paper. These include coverage of the Asian Youth Gathering taking place on 19 November 2022, and Catholic News' Advent Calendar.
Victoria Lim speaks about the upcoming Catholic News & CatholicSG Radio roadshow on 12 and 13 November, as well as the recent Catholic Foundation Young Stewards Conference and Pope Francis' apostolic journey to Bahrain.
Michelle Tan gives us a preview of some articles in the 13 November issue, including ones on All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.
Victoria Lim speaks about 3 articles in the 30 October issue; these are on St Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle, the Rosary, and the movie Fr Stu.
Michelle Tan gives us a preview of some articles in the 30 October issue. These include pieces on St Gerard Majella, Blessed Chiara Badano, and the Cenacle Sisters in Singapore.
Beatrice Decruz clues us in on some stories in the 16 October issue. These include pieces on the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul's new National Council President, what the Pope said in relation to recent tragedies in Thailand and Indonesia, and the recent International Conference on Cohesive Societies.
Beatrice Decruz and Victoria Lim speak about some stories in the 16 October issue. These include coverage of the Little Shepherds' Schoolhouse opening at Jurong West, the Angelico Art Awards, as well as World Mission Sunday and CHARIS.
Victoria Lim gives us a preview of some stories in the 2 October issue. These include pieces on Canossian Jubilarians, the Christian Family and Social Movement's Diamond Jubilee, as well as the vocation of nurses.
Victoria Lim gives us a preview of the 2 October issue. This includes coverage of the restoration of the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and recent baptisms as a result of the good work done by the Society of St Vincent de Paul Conference of the Church of the Holy Spirit.
Michelle Tan gives us a preview of the 18 September issue, which includes coverage of the Legion of Mary's centenary celebrations, the Night Festival activities in the city district churches, as well as the Interfaith Harmony Games.
Victoria Lim gives us a glimpse of what happened during the Thanksgiving Solemn Mass celebrated by Cardinal William Goh, and also what to expect during the Catholic Education Sunday which happens during the weekend of 10/11 September.
Michelle Tan and Victoria Lim share the highlights of the 4 September issue of the paper, a special edition featuring stories from the recent Consistories.
Victoria Lim gives us a preview of the 4 September issue of the paper, a special edition featuring stories from the upcoming Consistories.
Michelle Tan shares about some of the articles in the 21 Aug issue. including coverage of the Office for the New Evangelisation's recent New Wine Conference themed Magnetic, as well as feast day celebrations at Saint Ignatius Church and Church of the Transfiguration.
Victoria Lim shares about some of the articles in the 21 Aug issue. These include coverage of the Church of Queen of Peace's feast day celebrations, the Assumption of our Lady, as well as Clarity's Walk for mental health.
Victoria Lim gives us a preview of the special National Day issue out on 7 August, with stories centred on unity on diversity. Articles include the Montfortian Gabrielite Schools celebrating the 75th anniversary of St Louis Marie de Montfort's canonisation, the Laudate exhibition put up by Canossa Catholic Primary School, and Pope Francis' recent pilgrimage of reconciliation to Canada.
Michelle Tan shares about some of the articles in the 7 August issue of Catholic News including the celebrations to mark the canonisation anniversary of St Louis Marie de Monfort and the feast day of St Anne's Church.
Victoria Lim shares about the recent Syro-Malabar anniversary celebrations of St Thomas the Apostle, Cardinal-elect William Goh’s updated coat of arms, as well as Pope Francis' words on the upcoming World Grandparents Day.
Michelle Tan speaks about a recent Share-a-Pot collaboration between the Sowers at Novena Church, Sree Narayana Mission and the Order of Malta. She also shares more about the Feast Day of Martha, Mary and Lazarus, as well as an upcoming quiz on saints who were siblings.
Michelle Tan talks about the recent ordinations of Fr Simon Ho and Fr Robin Toha. She also clues us in on a quiz in the 10 July issue, as well as on some recent happenings in the archdiocese.
Victoria Lim shares about three recent events that are covered in the 10 July issue: the Dedication Mass at St Joseph's Victoria Street, Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary's Feast Day celebrations, and the World Meeting of Families.
Michelle Tan speaks about the recent Archdiocesan Assembly, FAQs on the Cardinalate, as well as the significance of processions.
Victoria Lim shares about what we can expect at the World Meeting of Families (SG edition) from 22 to 26 June, as well as the upcoming OLPS Youth Conference. Also, she speaks about Cardinal-elect William Goh's recent visit to St Joseph's Church Victoria Street.
Michelle Tan speaks about the SACCRE (Singapore Archdiocesan Catholic Charismatic Renewal) Pentecost Rally on 4 June, the Cardinalate, and her recent experience at the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur (Sacred Heart of Jesus).
Victoria Lim shares about this year's World Communications Day theme of listening, 5 ways to be holy on vacation, as well as we can respond to Laudato 'si as church.
Victoria Lim chats about a sacred art exhibition which the Italian Catholic community has contributed to, Montfort Junior School’s first rosary session at their rosary garden, and Katong Catholic Book Centre's new-look store.
Victoria Lim chats about the upcoming Laudato 'si Week (22-29 May), Church of St Anthony’s Easter Harvest of Love project, and the Apostolic Constitution Praedicate Evangelium.
Victoria Lim shares about 4 Carmelite jubilarians, a procession that took place during St Joseph’s (Bukit Timah) Feast Day celebrations, and the resumption of Masses in the city by the Catholic Prayer Society.
Victoria Lim clues us in on articles related to Vocation Sunday, as well as Papal Missionary of Mercy Father Jim Sichko's recent talks at Divine Mercy Church.
Victoria Lim chats about the 130th anniversary of Holy Innocents' High School, a reflection by seminarian Br Francis Tan on Mary, Queen of Families, as well as the World Meeting of Families happening in June.
Michelle Tan shares about some special Masses for the sick and elderly at Church of Saint Mary of the Angels, as well as 5 Cs of an Covid endemic church.
Victoria Lim chats about how the Act of Consecration of humanity, Russia and Ukraine on 25th March was celebrated in the region. She also shares about the Catholic Business Network's Leadership Program, and the experience some parishioners of Holy Cross Church had in recent Lenten Reflection Walks.
Victoria Lim chats about young Marie Tan's walk for peace, Laetare Sunday, and the recent Balik Kampong workshops organised by the Office for the New Evangelisation.
Michelle Tan shares about some of the articles in the 20 March issue - there's something for all age groups to appreciate!
Victoria Lim clues us in on some of the articles in the 6 March issue, including coverage on Pope Francis' Message for Lent and the recent Overseas Humanitarian Foundation Course organised by CHARIS.
Victoria Lim shares about some upcoming articles, including one on Pope Francis' letter to our Archbishop William Goh, as well as a piece on the Doctors of our Church!
Michelle Tan gives us a preview of some of the articles being featured in the 20 Feb issue. This includes coverage on the 125th Dedication Anniversary of the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, as well as the Church of St Bernadette's feast day celebrations.
Victoria Lim clues us in on articles related to the World Day of the Sick and the memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes, as well as a feature on Saint Josephine Bakhita.
Victoria Lim shares about articles related to the World Day of the Sick on 11 Feb, and the recent declaration by Pope Francis recognising St Irenaeus as a Doctor of the Church.
Michelle Tan shares about a few of the articles being featured in the 6 Feb issue, including the call story of seminarian Br Bernard Ting and coverage of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Michelle Tan shares about a few of the articles being featured in the 23 Jan issue, including pieces on Word of God Sunday and Marymount Convent's Light Ceremony.
Victoria Lim shares about some articles you'll find in the 23 Jan issue, including pieces on Sunday of the Word of God, and Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Michelle Tan shares about a few of the articles being featured in the 25 Dec issue, including a fascinating piece on the symbolism of the Christmas tree and the objects on it.
Victoria Lim shares about some articles you'll find in the 12 Dec issue, including ones on the Catholic200SG Festival and Msgr Lau's 60th Sacerdotal Anniversary Mass.
Michelle Tan shares about a few of the articles being featured in the 12 Dec issue. These include pieces on the feast day celebrations at Church of Saint Francis Xavier and Our Lady Queen of Peace Church.
Victoria Lim shares about a few of the articles being featured in the 28 Nov issue. These include articles on the recent Catholic200SG Prayer Marathon, as well as ones related to Advent - what it's all about, and how we embark on some family-friendly activities.
Victoria Lim shares about a few of the articles being featured in the 14 Nov issue. These include articles on Blessed Sandra Sabattini, as well as the recent Christ@Work and Climate Action Conferences.
Victoria Lim shares about some of the articles being featured in the 14 Nov issue. These include pieces on the Changi chapel, apostleship of the sea, and the recent Synod briefing.
Michelle Tan shares more about articles related to All Saints Day and All Souls Day, including a feature on bereavement ministries.
Victoria Lim shares about some of the articles being featured in the 31 Oct issue. These include Pieta's memorial Mass, Jesus Youth's All Saints Day celebrations, and the seminarians' interfaith visits to two places of worship.
Victoria Lim shares about the recent Mission Rally organised by the Office for the New Evangelisation. She also speaks about articles on Blessed Carlo Acutis and the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul's recent milestone celebrations.
Michelle Tan shares more about a variety of articles related to the upcoming Synod and Mission Sunday.
Victoria Lim shares about the recent EXALT21 programme organised by the Office for Young People. She also speaks about two new wall murals, one at Our Lady of Lourdes Church and another at Catholic High School.
Michelle Tan shares about a few articles on mental health that will be featured in the 3rd October issue.
Victoria Lim shares about the recent Our Lady of Vailankanni celebrations at Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. She also speaks about St Joseph of Cupertino, the patron saint of students taking exams.
Michelle Tan shares more about the recent Ignitus! Social Mission with Love event. She also offers snippets of articles related to ACMI and Catholic Education Sunday.
Victoria Lim shares about the Catholic News team's recent Season of Creation prayer walk, as well as the first vows of Sister Charlene Chua (Salesian Sisters of St John Bosco).
Victoria Lim shares about a few upcoming articles, including an article on Catholic Foundation's Young Stewards Conference.
Victoria Lim shares more about the recent feast day celebrations at the Church of St. Mary of the Angels and Church of the Transfiguration. She also speaks a bit about saints whose feast days are in August.
Michelle Tan shares more about Canossaville Children and Community Services' 800 for 80th event. She also shares more about Fr Paul Staes, CICM, who celebrated his diamond jubilee as a priest earlier this year.
Michelle Tan shares more about the Catholic Social Teachings column in every issue of the Catholic News. She also speaks about some National Day articles in their latest issue, out on 8 August.
Victoria Lim shares about a few upcoming articles, including a feature on singer Shye Anne Brown, and one on the 500th year of the conversion of St Ignatius of Loyola.
Victoria Lim shares about Church of the Risen Christ's 50th anniversary celebrations, and a recent Ignitus! Social Mission with Love micro-event. She also speaks about an article on St Mary Magdalene.
Michelle Tan shares more about the history of the medical apostolate in Singapore World Grandparents Day. She also speaks about articles related to the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on 25 July 2021.
Victoria Lim shares about the recent dedication of Church of Saints Peter and Paul's parish building and Chapel of Incarnation. She also speaks about the upcoming World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on 25 July 2021.
Michelle Tan shares more about upcoming articles related to infertility and Natural Family Planning.
Victoria Lim shares more about the recent Children's Bible Arts Camp organised by the Office for the New Evangelisation and the BE.LIVE Ministry, as well as two other key articles.
Michelle Tan shares more about the recent feast day celebrations at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Church of The Immaculate Heart of Mary, and Church of St. Anthony.