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Friar David Au Completes His Licentiate in Franciscan Spirituality
Congratulations to Friar David Au, who successfully defended his thesis on 18 June 2026, completing his Licentiate in Theology with a specialisation in Franciscan Spirituality at the Pontificia Università Antonianum in Rome. The last two years have been a rich and...
Twelve Postulants Enter the Franciscan Novitiate
On 29 May 2026, 12 postulants from the Province of San Pedro Bautista (Philippines), the Foundation of St Francis of Assisi (Myanmar), and the Custody of St Anthony (Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei) formally entered the Franciscan novitiate in the Philippines. Our Custody’s...
The grace of novitiate
Friar Max professing his first vows in the hands of Friar Derrick Yap in the Minor Basilica of San Pedro Bautista, Manila. I was born and raised in Sarawak, Malaysia, and I belong to the Bidayuh indigenous community, historically known as the Land Dayaks. But my...
Newness in adventures
Solemnity of St Anthony of Padua with Procession at Church of St Mary of the Angels, Singapore. New birth, new forays, new vision – all these bring hope to take the next step, to do the next right thing (to borrow a line from Frozen 2). In recent weeks, we have had...
Kepimpinan Baharu OFS Malaysia dipilih
Persaudaraan Kebangsaan yang Sedang Membangun (Emerging National Fraternity) bagi Secular Franciscan Order (OFS) Malaysia baharu sahaja melangsungkan Chapter Elektif Kebangsaan kali ketiga pada Mac 28, 2026 di Pusat Retret Pace Bene, Purak. PAPAR: Persaudaraan...
Franciscan communicators from Asia-Oceania meet in Singapore
L-R: Friars Byron Chamann and John Wong from the General Curia with Friars Angelito Cortez, Benedict Chu, Albinus Ekka, Elson Singzon, Elimark Cruz, Francesco Li, Derrick Yap, Lucio Park, and Antonio Kim in the St Anthony Friary chapel. Representatives from the...
Chill out with the Friars
The name alone sets the tone for a relaxed, hassle and pressure-free evening. “Chill out with the Friars” is held at St Anthony Friary in Bukit Batok every two months. Young men aged 18 to 35 are invited to come, listen and learn from the friars of the Custody of St...
Relics, resurrection, and returning to God
Sacred relics of St Francis in Assisi Dear friends, Happy Easter! The Lord is truly Risen! Alleluia Alleluia! The new life in Christ that we experience and enjoy is truly timeless, because Christ holds all things in being (cf. Col 1:17). Even in physical death,...
Secular Franciscans hold Elective Chapters in Singapore and Malaysia
The Secular Franciscan Order (OFS) within our Custody of St Anthony (Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei) elected new leadership teams in their Elective Chapters held in late March. Francis Park OFS, International Councillor for Asia-Oceania, presided at both Elective Chapters,...