By Daniel Tay
SINGAPORE – In every issue of CatholicNews, there is a section called “Whatʼs On” where Catholic individuals
and organizations can place information about their upcoming activities. This section has long been a source of information for details about courses, seminars, workshops, talks, retreats, Masses, anniversaries, etc.
By Daniel Tay
SINGAPORE – “Itʼs not that easy,” Archbishop Nicholas Chia said a number of times to an audience of about 30 young adults. The archbishopʼs response was understandable given that many of the questions, suggestions and requests from the participants have no clear “yes” or “no” answer.
SINGAPORE – All married couples who want to rediscover their spouse, live out their“couple power”, make a difference to married life or in the lives of those around you can participate in “Celebrate Marriage – Living Our Couple Power”.
THE SISTERS OF the Institute of the Canossian Daughters of Charity, Servants of the Poor have elected a new General Council which is representative of the global nature and outreach of the Canossian family. The council will serve the congregation throughout the world for the next six years.
The year 2008 marks the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Canossian Sisters. Magdalene of Canossa, the foundress, started her first house on May 8, 1808 in Verona. Today, 3,300 Canossian priests, sisters and lay members serve in 34 countries.
SINGAPORE – This yearʼs World Day of Prayer for Vocations on Apr 12 started out on a serious note. Father Andrew Wong, parish priest of Church of the holy Spirit where the service was held, highlighted the shortage of priestly vocations. He provided statistics to drive home the point that priests seem to be an endangered species.
By Daniel Tay
SINGAPORE – The parishioners of Church of St. Stephen welcomed Father Joseph Kanappilly, 57, as its new assistant priest in a reception held in the parish canteen after the 10.00am Mass on Sunday Apr 20.
SINGAPORE – Events leading to St. Francis Xavier Major Seminaryʼs 25th Anniversary Celebrations on Dec 1 has begun.
SINGAPORE – Five Catholic Chief Commissioners of Scouts attended Mass at Church of St. Mary of the Angels and met the Franciscan Scouts, a Catholic Venture Scouts troop based in the parish. Venture Scouts are for young people from the age of 14 to 18.
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