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Ash Wednesday: A reminder that we are dust and unto dust we shall return

FATHER LUKE FONG explains the significance of the ritual

The placing of ashes makes it clear that every person in the Church is constantly in need of God’s mercy and forgiveness.

There are many rituals in the Catholic Church which may seem strange or even bizarre to the uninitiated. Looking from the outside, some of these rituals can perhaps come off looking a tad peculiar and almost anomalous to anything that proclaims to be rational and sound.

One of these may be the imposition of ashes on our foreheads once a year, when the liturgical season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.

Chancery Notice – 4 February 2019

A photograph of Benjamin Ho wearing priestly vestments similar to those worn by the Oblates in Hong Kong.The Chancery has recently received reports of a man named Benjamin Ho 何伟震 (Pinyin: Hé Wěi Zhe̍n) who is conducting ministry within the Mandarin-speaking community. Ho claims to be a Catholic Oblate 獻主會 (Pinyin: Xiàn Zhǔ Huì) priest [...]

Whether Seal of Confession was broken in film

We understand that emails and WhatAapp messages have been circulated questioning whether the Seal of Confession was breached in the dramatisation of the confession of Catherine Tan Mui Choo in the local film entitled Sister. Some have postulated that what was “seemingly revealed” in the confession scene (from 4:30 to about 7:30 mins) should have [...]

A tribute to our long-serving priests

Cutting the celebratory cake to honour priests. From left: Fr Francis Lee, Fr Michael Teo, Fr Anthony Ho and Archbishop Emeritus John Ha.At a special dinner commemorating the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood, Father Anthony Ho reminded all seminarians present to persevere in their vocation.During the Dec 7 celebration at St Anne’s [...]

The church that was once only a make-shift hut

Catholic News features the Church of the Holy Family in this series on parish communities.The church serves up to 5,500 parishioners every weekend.Jared NgDuring the Octave of Christmas, Catholics around the world celebrated the feast of the Holy Family. The feast, celebrated on Dec 30, teaches us about Jesus, Mary and Joseph – and about [...]

OBITUARY: Fr William Lim called to the Lord

Fr William Lim (1952-2018).Fr William Lim, a diocesan priest of the Archdiocese of Singapore, passed away on Saturday, 8 December 2018. He was 66.Fr William Lim was born on 18 March 1952. He was ordained a priest on 20 May 1990. Fr William served as an assistant parish priest in the Church of the Holy [...]

The deeper meaning behind the design of Queenstown’s church

Mr Steve Paul Yong explains the church’s unique roof structure to a tour group. If there’s something that will first catch the eye of the casual passers-by in Queenstown, it is often the church with the sharp roofs that looks like a tent.The unique architecture of this church in Queenstown has attracted not only those [...]

Ignatian spirituality and its focus on going green

Catholic News features the Church of St Ignatius in this series on parish communities.The Church of St Ignatius serves about 6,500 parishioners every weekend.Jared NgHelping to create a sustainable earth deserves the attention of everyone. Reasons for going green include protecting wildlife to curbing the effects of global warming. So important is this subject that [...]

Scheut Missionaries Bishop Wenceslao S. Padilla called to the Lord

Bishop Wenceslao S. Padilla, CICM, of the Scheut Missionaries, passed away on 25 September 2018 in Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) due to heart failure. He was 68. Bishop Wenceslao S. Padilla was born in Tubao (Philippines) on 28 September 1949. “Wens”, as he was commonly known, joined CICM and made his first profession in 1972. He was [...]

Tribute to all Jubilarians: Here to serve, now and forever

Let us be inspired by the unfailing commitment of our priests and Religious for faithfully living up to their vowsLa Salle Brother Gregory Lim 75 yearsLa Salle Brother Gregory Lim, 94, celebrated his 75th anniversary of his first Religious profession. He made his first vows on Oct 7, 1943, and final vows in 1949.Br Gregory [...]

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