LATEST NEWS – CUSTODY

JOHOR BAHRU: If anyone thinks priests only gather for formal meetings and quiet retreats, the Young Priests’ Gathering (YPG) 2025 would have changed that idea. From October 6–10, fifty-one young clergy (all ordained under five years) from nine dioceses in Malaysia and...

The OFS brothers and sisters of Asia and Oceania, after the postponed Congress in 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic, finally have the joy of coming together with the emerging fraternity of Malaysia to celebrate the joy of belonging to the Franciscan family....

Following the Custody Chapter of 2025 and the election of the new leadership team for the new term (2025-2028), the following composition of Communities and Ministries are herewith published. These appointments to communities and ministries will take effect...

From left: Ms Florence Francis, Ms Martina D’Cruz, Mrs Geraldine Lim, Mr Nicholas Lim, and Ms Lillian Chua receive a blessing from Friar Derrick Yap OFM during their solemn profession into the Secular Franciscan Order at the Church of Saint Mary of the Angels on Oct...

Parishioners at Saint Anne’s Church were treated to cultural performances and delicacies from eight migrant communities in their parish canteen on Sunday, Sept 21, as part of a carnival to commemorate the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Some 500 migrants and...

Friar Michael D’Cruz OFM blessing tealight holders inscribed with the names of children who have died, at last year’s Pieta Memorial Mass at the Church of St Mary of the Angels, Nov 8. Photo: Pieta Singapore. Speaking to a group of bereaved parents at an audience in...

Growing up, I had a beautifully illustrated pocket-sized book about St Francis and his ability to talk to animals. The stories of St Francis have continued being familiar to me – from witnessing the Franciscan Friars in action in my church, to watching my mother paint...