Archdiocese of Singapore

The Singaporean priest who was stabbed while celebrating Mass has been reported to be “recovering well despite having serious injuries.”

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore regrets to inform you that a knife-wielding man attacked Fr. Christopher Lee, Parish Priest of St. Joseph Church, Bukit Timah, during the 5.30pm Mass today, November 9, 2024.

An official from the World Apostolic Congress on Mercy (WACOM) urged attendees at the 5th Asian Apostolic Congress on Mercy to continue being vessels of the Lord's compassion and mercy towards others.

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore is to archive vestments worn by Pope Francis for mass on September 12 and other items he used during his visit to the city-state.

Following Pope Francis’ apostolic visit to Singapore, a nun stressed that it is the perfect time for
interreligious dialogue to “go beyond meetings.”

“His presence on our island reminds us of God’s presence in our midst,” said Goh in a social media post on September 18.

Before returning to Rome, the Holy Father met young people from other religions in Singapore at Catholic Junior College on 13rd September 2024.

Pope Francis urged Singapore to prioritize inclusivity and the well-being of marginalized groups amid its remarkable growth and success.

About 50,000 people were coming in the National Stadium on 12th September, with sticky security checking for the Holy Mass with the Holy Father, Pope Francis.

Pope Francis arrived in Singapore at 2:45PM in Singapore time at Changi International Airport after the visiting from Timor Leste.

Pope Francis will conclude his Papal Visit to Singapore with an interreligious meeting with the youth.

“Through its Care for Creation framework, Caritas Singapore will help the community systematically incorporate Laudato Si's principles into their daily lives," said Cardinal Goh.

"May God’s abundant blessings be upon all of you as you celebrate the feast of E’Id Al-Fitr. We rejoice that, with the return of large-scale Ramadan bazaars and fairs, you will be able to celebrate the festival with your families and friends with more festivity and merry making than in recent years," the cardinal said.

The parish of St Ignatius in Singapore at King’s Road held a farmers' market for the celebration of the Season of Creation, after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19.

Bridget Tan, a long-time campaigner for the rights of migrant workers and founder of the Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics (HOME), died on April 18. She was 73.