Who is the cardinal of Singapore?
William Goh Seng Chye
William Goh Seng Chye (born 25 June 1957) is a Singaporean Catholic prelate who serves as the fourth and current Archbishop of Singapore.
When did William Goh become archbishop?
May 2013
Archbishop Goh was ordained a priest in the Archdiocese of Singapore in 1985. He was then appointed as the archbishop in May 2013, taking over from former archbishop Nicholas Chia, who held the top post from 2001 to 2013.
How many Catholic parishes are there in Singapore?
31 parishes
While there are about 373,000 Catholics in Singapore, only 36 per cent attend mass on weekends. The Catholic Church has so far been funded by the offerings collected during weekend masses across its 31 parishes.
Who has the highest rank in the Catholic Church?
the Pope
The Supreme Pontiff (the Pope) is a local ordinary for the whole Catholic Church. In Eastern Catholic Churches, Patriarchs, major archbishops, and metropolitans have ordinary power of governance for the whole territory of their respective autonomous particular churches.
Who is the bishop of Singapore?
Archbishop William Goh
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore
| Archdiocese of Singapore Archidioecesis Singaporensis | |
|---|---|
| Cathedral | Cathedral of the Good Shepherd |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Archbishop | William Goh |
Which is the oldest Church in Singapore?
The Armenian Church of Saint Gregory the Illuminator, referred to locally as the Armenian Church, is the oldest Christian church in Singapore, located at Hill Street in the Museum Planning Area, within the Central Area. The church was completed in 1835 and consecrated the next year.
Who is Cardinal William Goh?
Goh will be one of six new cardinals from Asia. Takashimaya: Sale Let’s Do This! Archbishop and leader of Singapore’s Catholic Church William Goh will be appointed a cardinal, making him the first in Singapore to hold the position.
Who is the current Archbishop of Singapore?
Goh succeeded Nicholas Chia as Archbishop of Singapore on 18 May 2013. Goh was the fourth Rector of St Francis Xavier Major Seminary in Singapore. He was ordained as a priest on May 1, 1985 by the late Gregory Yong at the Church of the Holy Family . William Goh was schooled at Montfort Secondary School, where he obtained an “A” Level Certificate.
What does Lee Hsien Loong’s letter to Goh Say?
In his letter to Goh, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that the Singapore Government has always enjoyed a “close and cooperative relations” with the Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore and hope to continue and strengthen the good relations with the future archbishop.
Who attended Lee Hsien Loong’s Catholic ordination reception?
The day after the episcopal ordination, Goh hosted a reception at the Catholic Spirituality Centre. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his wife were among the guests. Invited guests also included Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon, Members of Parliament, and members of the Inter-Religious Organisations (IROs).