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Friars Join Gathering of Young Priests (YPG 2022)
The Custody sent a sizeable contingent to this year’s Malaysia-Singapore Young Priests Gathering. Our nine young priests joined 33 other young priests from the two countries for the gathering hosted by the Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur from 10 to 13 October 2022. The...
New Leadership for the Province of the Holy Spirit and Custody of St Anthony
The Province of the Holy Spirit, of which the Custody of St Anthony (Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei) is a part, elected its new leadership at its Provincial Chapter in September. The 29 Franciscan Friars, who gathered in Sydney for the Chapter held from 25 to 30 September,...
From Community to Dependent Custody to Autonomous Custody
The Feature Article is a message from Friar Phillip Miscamble, who served in Singapore for 19 years and was our Custody’s first Custos. He was in Singapore in October for our Custody Chapter. It was a privilege to be a part of the Chapter of the Custody of St...
Restoring the Gospel Within Us
Dearest family and friends, May the Lord give you peace! Unanimous. This one word brought about a wave of emotion for me. At our Chapter, all the friars voted in favour of a Fraternal Life Project for every community in our Custody. It was a dream come true!...
Vocare Season 3 – A Singing, Dancing Priest (Friar Derrick Yap OFM)
Friar Derrick Yap’s love for music and dance led him to know and learn about Christ. Here’s how this Taoist believer chose the Catholic priesthood. Check out the latest Season 3 of Vocare Episode 142 : A Singing, Dancing Priest | Friar Derrick Yap OFM Vocare Trailer...
Franciscan Calendar 2023
We're happy to announce that the 2023 Franciscan calendar is on sale now! Collaborating with The Way We Mend (TWWM), this unique calendar features the original artwork of Anna Dinh, a talented local artist from Sarawak, Malaysia. Besides being able to keep track...
Sequela Christi – A Journey into God, in the footsteps of St Francis
'Sequela Christi' translates into: following Christ. St. Francis was a great lover and imitator of Christ (Imitatio Christi), conforming to Him not only inwardly but also outwardly (by receiving the Stigmata). This is an annual pilgrimage where members of the...
Franciscan Animal Blessing 2022
Its the time of the year again to give thanks to God for our furry, feathered (and slimy) creature-friends that bring us so much joy and companionship! Bring your dog, cat, bird, frog, lizard, rabbit, or other beloved and treasured animal-friends for a prayer and...
Loving God the Franciscan Way
A Franciscan Vocation Retreat "The joy of Francis was not in having nothing, but in having nothing but God." The Early Companions of St Francis Join us for 4 Days 3 Nights Franciscan Vocation Discernment Retreat. The retreat is open to Singaporean and...