𝘈 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘩 🔥

In Part 2, Msgr Lau shares how obedience shaped his priesthood 🙏

👀 This reel is from Saint Francis Xavier Major Seminary’s series, “Many Generations One Call”, featuring priests and seminarians sharing about their vocational journey and the saints who inspire them! Find them on Instagram. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 — 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘁!

⛪️ Interested in the priesthood? Find out more at https://seminary.catholic.sg

Congrats! You’ve made it this far! 🙌

Fr Val (rector and vocation director of the Saint Francis Xavier Major Seminary) briefly shares his own vocation story—and why he still believes in the call of the diocesan priesthood.

🌱 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘴 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯?
🔥 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨?
📣 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 22–24 𝘈𝘶𝘨𝘶𝘴𝘵?

⛪️ Interested in the priesthood? Find out more at https://seminary.catholic.sg

👀 This is the finale of Saint Francis Xavier Major Seminary’s series, “Many Generations One Call”, featuring priests and seminarians sharing about their vocational journey and the saints who inspire them! Find the whole series on their Instagram.

This Mother’s Day, as we honour the beautiful, challenging, and grace-filled journey of motherhood, we are reminded that no matter where we are on this path—new, seasoned, grieving, or longing—we are never alone.

In her first year as a mother, Joan found herself overwhelmed and uncertain, navigating sleepless nights and the steep learning curve of caring for a newborn. Yet, amid her exhaustion and silent prayers, she found comfort and strength in another mother—our Blessed Mother Mary.

Through the Rosary and the joyful mysteries, Mary became a guiding presence. As St. Thérèse of Lisieux beautifully reminds us, “𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘢𝘮 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥, 𝘖 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘔𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘺.”

Whatever your experience of motherhood may be today, take heart in knowing that in Mary, we always have a mother—one who walks with us, prays for us, and draws us closer to her Son.

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The first act of the new Pope, immediately after accepting his canonical election as Supreme Pontiff, is the choice of his name. It is a meaningful and important decision as it is our first indication of what he hopes his papacy will be like.

On this Good Shepherd Sunday, let us pray for Pope Leo XIV that he may lead with humility, compassion, and a deep care for his flock. May his mission be guided by the Holy Spirit and aligned with God’s will. 🙏

📖 Find out more about the history of the names of the Successors of Peter

📖 Read Pope Leo XIV’s full address to the cardinals here

𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗢𝗡, 𝟭𝟮 𝗠𝗔𝗬
Please note that there is a change to the livestream timing for Pope Leo XIV’s audience with the International Press.

It will start at 5pm (SGT) instead.

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Dear Buddhist friends,

This Vesak, as you renew your commitment to walking the Noble Eightfold Path to end suffering and achieve enlightenment through the practice of Right Understanding, Right Thought, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, and Right Concentration, may you do so with steadfastness, courage and unwavering hope.

In these uncertain and unsettling times, let us forge ahead together in determination, joy and hope to leave a lasting legacy of prosperity, peace and harmony for future generations of Singaporeans, and to be a shining example of unity and solidarity for the world.

On behalf of the Catholic community in Singapore, we wish you a happy and holy Vesak Day!

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As Pope Leo XIV echoed the ever-timely appeal during the Regina Caeli on 11 May — “𝘕𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘸𝘢𝘳!” — let us turn to Our Lady of Fatima, seeking her intercession through the Rosary.

𝘖 𝘔𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘏𝘰𝘭𝘺 𝘝𝘪𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘺, 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘏𝘰𝘭𝘺 𝘙𝘰𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘺,
𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘢
𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘢 𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦.
𝘞𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴
𝘢 𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘺.
𝘉𝘺 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘪𝘯,
𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘸𝘦 𝘰𝘣𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘬,
𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘴 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵, 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘳.
𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘯.

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From 12–14 May 2025, the Church celebrates the Jubilee of the Eastern Catholic Churches.

Our Holy Father Pope Leo XIV will have an audience with the participants celebrating the Jubilee of the Eastern Churches on Wednesday, 14 May at 10am (Rome time) / 4pm (SGT) at the Paul VI Hall.

Tune in to the livestream!

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A bishop, cardinal, and pope’s coat of arms clearly communicate to us his identity and mission, and helps us understand the kind of vision that he aspires to bring to fruition. Here are the the 3 distinct components of Pope Leo XIV’s coat of arms. In it, we see his Augustinian roots and the values that he seeks to promote during his papacy, especially that of unity and communion within the Church.

How can we partake in this vision that the Holy Father has for the Church, as guided by the Holy Spirit?

📖 Learn more about the Holy Father's coat of arms

While Christmas celebrates the wonder of God becoming man, Easter that fulfils the promise. Jesus entered fully into our humanity, embracing not only our joys but also our suffering and death. Through His resurrection, He triumphed over sin and death, gaining for us eternal life.

Now, midway through the Easter season, it’s easy to lose sight of the profound joy we celebrated just weeks ago. Let us remember this joy is not fleeting, but founded in Christ – in whom we have our salvation. Easter calls us to live anew in the joy, peace, and freedom that come from being God's beloved children.

May the joy of the Risen Christ renew our spirits, rekindle our hope, and anchor our identity in the love that conquered death. Alleluia!

Did you see that photo of “Pope Francis” rocking a trendy white puffer jacket? Or the quote from “Pope Leo XIV” urging us to “Be awake. Be loving. Be woke”? It might’ve made you smile or even feel a spark of inspiration. But was it real?

In an age where an image can be created with AI and a quote can be invented in seconds, we’re often left asking: What’s real? What’s trustworthy? And how do I know the difference?

Here’s a simple guide to help you navigate the digital world, not with fear but with wisdom and love.

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For centuries, the Church has dedicated the month of May to Mary, not out of sentiment, but in reverence for who she truly is: our Mother and Queen.

Mary is more than just a comforting figure or a beautiful statue surrounded by flowers. She is the 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐨𝐝, 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧, and our model of courageous, humble discipleship.

Her devotion wasn’t soft or romanticised — it was fierce, faithful, and filled with love. From the Annunciation to Calvary, Mary carried her cross quietly and deeply, just as her Son carried His. No bitterness. No blame. Just deep, surrendered love.

At the foot of the Cross, she didn’t cry out for vengeance. Instead, she stood in silent agony, mirroring the labour of every mother, not just for one child, but for 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐬. And in that moment, she became the Mother of all humanity.

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Something special is happening this Sunday!

In solidarity with Rome on this momentous occasion of the Papal Inauguration of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, all parishes are encouraged to ring their bells on Sun 18 May at 4pm.

Join the faithful around the world by tuning in to the livestream of the Holy Mass for the Beginning of the Pontificate of Pope Leo XIV, also at 2:55pm on Sun 18 May.

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Cantonese RCIA @Church of St Peter & Paul
Starts 4 Jul

RCIA @Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour
New intake until 11 Aug

Sequela Christi Jubilee Year Pilgrimage
Registration of interest until 31 Jul

Ark of the Covenant - Byzantine ICON Art Exhibition
1-31 May

Friday Growth - St Rita of Cascia
16 May

Praying the Middle Years: A Midlife Retreat
17-18 May

Facilitating Participative Meetings (FPM)
17 May

Catholic Revival "Reconnect with God" - In Bahasa Indonesia
17 May

SVDP Catechists Canteen Day! (Fundraising)
18 May

[ECC] Introduction to Supporting Children & Youth in Special Needs Catechesis
20 May

Prayer of Solidarity by Catholics for the Church in China
23 May

At the Feet of the Good Shepherd Retreat (FGS)
24-25 May

Chill out with the Friars
25 May

Preparation for Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary
Starts 31 May

The Quarterly - Gen 145 Families
31 May

OYP RCIY Outreach
1 Jun

Worldwide Marriage Encounter - Singapore
6-8 Jun

HOPE Retreat #1 - for 18-35 y.o.
6 Jun

SSVP Youth Camp 2025
6-8 Jun

Ignatian Book Club: "The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything
Starts 10 Jun

FocolareSG Mariapolis 2025
13-15 Jun

Humanitarian Forum & Fair 2025
14 Jun

Facilitating Participative Meetings (FPM)
14 Jun

OYP Sec 4 & 5 Outreach
16 Jun

Children's Day Camp 2025 by ACAMS Youth Committee (Mandarin)
21 Jun

OYP Kickstart 2025 (For University Freshmen)
28-29 June

A Spring Day for Our Dis-ease: Spirituality for Busy People
5-6 Jul

Why do we have Popes?
11 Jul

OYP Witness25
19 Jul

Praying Our Crossroads: A Life Direction Retreat
9-10 Aug

Feeling distant from your faith? Reconnect with peace, purpose and community
Starts 11 Aug

"I am God's First Love": Praying Our Belovedness
23-24 Aug

Renew, Reignite, Rediscover
11-14 Sep

Navigating Your Finances God's Way @ SAC 2025
Starts 28 Aug

Quieting The Soul @Chiangmai
29 Nov - 10 Dec

CHANCERY NOTICE EXTRACT (CHN/CN/2025/013)

Updates on appointments and re-appointments to the following:

1. Spiritual Director of St Francis Xavier Major Seminary
2. Spiritual Director of Beginning Experience
3. Spiritual Director of Legion of Mary Mandarin West Curia (Mother of Carmel)
4. Spiritual Director of Legion of Mary West Curia (Mother of Divine Light)
5. Spiritual Director of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
6. Spiritual Director of Archdiocesan Human Resource Council
7. Directors of the Board of Catholic Preschool Education (Singapore) Ltd
8. Director of Archdiocesan Biblical Apostolate
9. Directors of the Board of Archdiocesan Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People (ACMI)

Departure of Rev Fr John Kennedy from Singapore
Rev Fr John Kennedy completes his ministry in Singapore and will leave Singapore on 24 May 2025.

Refer to the Chancery Notice for complete details.

From 16 to 18 May 2025, the Church celebrates the Jubilee of Confraternities.

For centuries, confraternities have been beacons of charity, devotion, and mission, uniting laypeople in lives of prayer, service, and fraternal communion.

Pope Francis reminds us:

“𝘌𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘮, 𝘦𝘤𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦, 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘐 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺. 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘦 𝘣𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 “𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘎𝘰𝘥’𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 … 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘎𝘰𝘥’𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘺, 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘶𝘴, 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘶𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺.””

To learn more about the Associations of Christ’s Faithful in the Archdiocese

To explore the full Jubilee schedule

This Easter, as we rejoice in Christ’s victory over sin and death, the Rosary invites us to walk that journey with Him, not in grand gestures, but through quiet, faithful prayer.

As Sister Lucia of Fatima shared, Our Lady could’ve taught us any prayer, but she chose the Rosary. Why? Because it reflects her own heart: hidden, humble, and full of love. This Easter, let us not overlook the Rosary as something “too small.” In its simplicity lies great power — to bring peace, to transform hearts, to draw us closer to Jesus. Will you say yes and pray it with love, one day at a time?

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On 18 May, the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate will be marked by a solemn liturgical celebration. This sacred rite underscores the deep connection to the Apostle Peter, whose martyrdom helped lay the foundation of the early Church in Rome. Central to the liturgy are two ancient episcopal insignia of the Petrine ministry bestowed on the Pope: the Pallium and the Ring of the Fisherman.

Learn what what to look out for during the celebration and the profound symbolic meanings!

Tune in to the livestream of the Holy Mass for the Beginning of the Pontificate of Pope Leo XIV, at 2:55pm on Sun 18 May.

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When Jervis was 14, he struggled with doubts about his faith. A lover of science and reason, he found it hard to reconcile his logical mind with things he couldn’t explain. With no clear answers, it seemed easier to push the questions aside — until God met him unexpectedly during a prayer session at a catechism retreat. That encounter didn’t erase all his doubts, but it became a turning point — the first of many experiences that anchored his belief in something greater.

Years later, God spoke again — this time through the intellect. Catholic podcasts and talks introduced Jervis to the Church’s rich intellectual tradition, where his questions found thoughtful, satisfying answers. He came to see that faith and reason were not enemies, but companions on the journey to truth.

Jervis’ story is a reminder that God isn’t afraid of our questions — He meets us in them. Do not be afraid to seek, to ask, to wrestle. God is patient, and He longs to meet you.

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