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Grounded in God, Growing in Mission
Dear friends, I write this while on a pilgrimage of Franciscan Italy. We are a group of 39, but we have a common desire of our hearts – to grow in intimacy with the Lord and be courageous in seeking God's will for us. Although I have visited many of these shrines and...
Franciscans, Continue the Journey
If the Custody Assembly in July was the breath before the plunge, then our Custody Chapter, held from 1 to 5 September 2025 in Singapore, was the deep dive – a moment when prayer turned into purpose, reflection into resolution, and fraternity into forward movement....
St Anthony’s Bread (November 2025)
Finding strength in fraternity
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...
6th Asia-Oceania OFS and YouFra Congress
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....
Appointments to Fraternities and Ministries (2026-2028)
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...
Secular Franciscans welcome five new members
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...
THE TAU CROSS
The Tau Cross is one of the most recognisable symbols of the Franciscan family. It looks like the letter “T” and has deep biblical and spiritual meaning. Its history goes back to the Old Testament, where in the Book of Ezekiel, God commanded a mark to be placed on the...
Migrants show us what hope is: Cardinal Goh
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...