Ministries

Parish Pastoral Council

St. Joseph's Church was the first church in Singapore to establish a Parish Pastoral Council. The council is the consultative body in the church. Its role is to assist the Rector in the smooth running of Church Affairs. All Church associations and groups are represented in the council.

RCIA

All adults seeking to join or just desiring to learn more about the Catholic Church and anyone wanting to update their Catholic faith are encouraged to attend. Contact the Parish Office for information.

Altar Servers

The community of St. Joseph's Church has had altar servers (acolytes) since its early days. They assist in the Mass and services and it has been the tradition of St. Joseph Church that 12 altar servers are chosen to represent the 12 apostles for the Washing feet ceremony on Maundy Thursday. Boys who have received their first communion are encouraged to join the altar servers to serve at mass.

Church Wardens

The community of St. Joseph's Church has had wardens since its early days. Several members have even received Papal awards for their dedicated service. They are responsible for maintaining order and assisting participants in the Mass and doing other services like taking up the collections. All adults are welcome to participate as wardens are needed for all masses and special services.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

The Conference of St. Vincent de Paul was initiated on 20 April 1889 by the Bishop of Macau, D. Antonio Joaquim de Medeiros to the Board of Elecetive and Consultative Committee of St Joseph. However, the first conference named as "St. Joseph Conference" was only formed on 25 January 1948. On 22 August 1948, the conference was solemnly consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The conference was aggregated to the Council General in Paris on October 24, 1948. The aim of the association was to aid the poor and assist in other fund raising activities.

From St Joseph conference emerged a second conference " St Francis Xavier's Conference" on June 23, 1949. A third conference " St. John of God Conference" was started on June 24, 1952. In 1959, The "St. Anthony's Conference (Ladies)" was formed and its adoptees were families of the poor students at St.Anthony's Convent. In 1964, the St. John conference was split up to form the " St. Martin de Porres Conference". In 1999, all the conferences were reverted back into the St. Joseph Conference. In 2000, all conferences ceased and it is know only as the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Volunteers are always needed and are welcomed to join the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

St. Anthony's Bread Fund

It is the oldest charitable organisation at St. Joseph's church. It was established in 1904 to assist the poor people of the parish. However, over the years, its roles have been changed a little. The role of looking after the poor families is the responsibility of the St. Vincent de Paul society and St. Anthony's Bread Fund is responsible for looking after needy individuals. St. Anthony's Bread Fund continues to this day.

Legion of Mary

There are three Praesidiums attached to St. Joseph's church.


Mystical Rose Praesidium


President: Ms Carmel De Souza Tel: (0) 62363106 
Meeting on every Monday at 7pm
Ground Floor Choir room
English speaking 

Main activities:
a) Sale of Catholic News in St Joseph's Church, Victoria St
b) Hospital, Home for the Aged and Private Home visitation
c) Evangelisation works etc etc

Our Lady of Sorrow Praesidium


President: Ms Helene Maria 
Meeting on every Tuesday at 11.00am
2nd Floor Parochial Room
English speaking 

Main activities:
a) Hospital, Home for the Aged and Private Home visitation e.g. St Theresa Home
b) Sale of Catholic News in Novena Church 
c) Contact works etc etc

Immaculate Heart of Mary Praesidium


President: Ms Pacita Tel: (HP) 90496324
V. President: Ms Marivic Tel: (HP) 93621259
Meeting on every Sunday at 11.30am
2nd Floor Parochial Room
Filipino Group

Main activities:
a) Warden at St Joseph's Church and Cathedral
b) Mary Mount Home visitation for the aged
c) Help Line for Migrant (HOME: Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics) at Lucky Plaza, 6th floor.
d) Pray for funeral wake etc etc

We welcome all who are interested both catholic and non catholic to join us and journey together on this special mission and for further information you may either contact the respective president of the praesidiums or meet us when we have our regular meetings.

Cantors and Lectors

We welcome those who wish to serve as Cantors, the song leaders at mass, or Lectors, those who read the Word of the Lord at mass. Call the Parish Office for more information.