UCA News https://www.ucanews.com/ UCA News From singapore Stories en-us support@ucanews.com Copyright 2023 Same sex couples having babies pose a new challenge https://www.ucanews.com/news/same-sex-couples-having-babies-pose-a-new-challenge/101572 UCA101572 Gay and lesbian parents may contest in court existing statutes that define parenthood in Singapore Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:40:00 +0700 Singapore court orders Credit Suisse to pay Georgian ex-PM https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-court-orders-credit-suisse-to-pay-georgian-ex-pm/101451 UCA101451 The former Swiss banking giant to pay $926 million for failing to safeguard billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili's assets Sat, 27 May 2023 13:25:00 +0700 Singapore must encourage motherhood within marriage https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-must-encourage-motherhood-within-marriage/101400 UCA101400 City-state has extended the age limit on elective egg freezing but regulatory loopholes remain Thu, 25 May 2023 19:00:00 +0700 Singapore hangs second prisoner in three weeks https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-hangs-second-prisoner-in-three-weeks/101334 UCA101334 Singapore has some of the world's toughest anti-narcotics laws that can result in the death penalty Wed, 17 May 2023 12:27:00 +0700 Young Asians to spread papal document on human fraternity https://www.ucanews.com/news/young-asians-to-spread-papal-document-on-human-fraternity/101327 UCA101327 School students from Singapore, Indonesia, Japan and Thailand are part of the Asian Young Leaders for Human Fraternity Tue, 16 May 2023 17:52:00 +0700 The travels of Mary in Asia https://www.ucanews.com/news/the-travels-of-mary-in-asia/101210 UCA101210 Mary stands as an inter-religious bridge who brings together the most diverse devotees across the continent Fri, 05 May 2023 10:23:00 +0700 Singapore hangs prisoner for trafficking 1kg of cannabis https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-hangs-prisoner-for-trafficking-1kg-of-cannabis/101115 UCA101115 Family of Tangaraju Suppiah had pleaded for clemency, saying he had not had adequate legal counsel or an interpreter Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:38:00 +0700 Singapore urged to abolish death penalty https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-urged-to-abolish-death-penalty/101104 UCA101104 Singapore executed 11 individuals for drug-related offenses in 2022 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 17:23:00 +0700 Revisiting Catholic history in Singapore, Korea, Thailand, and beyond (Pt. 2) https://www.ucanews.com/news/revisiting-catholic-history-in-singapore-korea-thailand-and-beyond-pt-2/101045 UCA101045 A synodal Church that narrates her past cannot cultivate anti-intellectualism and unquestioned mimetic behaviors Fri, 21 Apr 2023 18:37:00 +0700 Revisiting Catholic history in Singapore, Korea, Thailand, and beyond (Pt.1) https://www.ucanews.com/news/revisiting-catholic-history-in-singapore-korea-thailand-and-beyond-pt1/101041 UCA101041 In Asia, Catholicism is often — and inaccurately— portrayed as a colonial import introduced by Western powers Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:16:00 +0700 Singapore police arrest 23 in child abuse crackdown https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-police-arrest-23-in-child-abuse-crackdown/100800 UCA100800 Reports suggest despite strict laws for the protection of children, the city-state has seen a relative rise in child abuse Mon, 27 Mar 2023 17:29:00 +0700 Singapore lawyer suspended for criticizing judiciary https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-lawyer-suspended-for-criticizing-judiciary/100738 UCA100738 M. Ravi, one of few defending death-row convicts in the city-state, stands suspended for five years Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:47:00 +0700 Singapore Catholic editors win US literary award https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-catholic-editors-win-us-literary-award/100423 UCA100423 'The Jesuit: Finding God in All Things' commemorates canonization of St. Francis Xavier, St. Ignatius Loyola 400 years ago Mon, 20 Feb 2023 13:26:00 +0700 Malaysian jailed for Singapore penny-stocks scam https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysian-jailed-for-singapore-penny-stocks-scam/99864 UCA99864 John Soh Chee Wen has been sentenced to 36 years in jail while his Singaporean accomplice is given a 20-year jail term. Thu, 29 Dec 2022 11:38:00 +0700 Singapore PM hails gay sex legalization, marriage protection https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-pm-hails-gay-sex-legalization-marriage-protection/99605 UCA99605 The Constitutional amendment defines marriage, blocks same-sex marriage Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:32:00 +0700 Cardinal Goh urges Asian clergy to be more communicative https://www.ucanews.com/news/cardinal-goh-urges-asian-clergy-to-be-more-communicative/99393 UCA99393 Singaporean prelate says the Asian church is obligated to 'promote intercultural and interreligious dialogue' Fri, 11 Nov 2022 18:44:00 +0700 Singapore to extradite alleged sex offender to US https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-to-extradite-alleged-sex-offender-to-us/99296 UCA99296 The accused allegedly assaulted a five-year-old girl in California in 2017 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:55:00 +0700 The truth about Singapore’s war on drugs https://www.ucanews.com/news/the-truth-about-singapores-war-on-drugs/99216 UCA99216 Has the death penalty prevented the supply of illicit drugs in the city-state Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:13:00 +0700 Singapore parliament set to protect traditional marriage https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-parliament-set-to-protect-traditional-marriage/99163 UCA99163 A majority of Singaporeans do not want a drastic shift in societal values following the repeal of 377A Fri, 21 Oct 2022 18:13:00 +0700 Community fridges stay on in post-pandemic Singapore https://www.ucanews.com/news/community-fridges-stay-on-in-post-pandemic-singapore/99063 UCA99063 With the fridge comes food rescue, a practice of collecting food that would otherwise go waste to feed the needy Fri, 14 Oct 2022 18:19:00 +0700 First cardinal vows to export Singapore’s peace, harmony https://www.ucanews.com/news/first-cardinal-vows-to-export-singapores-peace-harmony/98710 UCA98710 Govt officials, religious leaders, hundreds of Catholics attend thanksgiving Mass for Cardinal Goh Fri, 09 Sep 2022 13:33:00 +0700 Parolin addresses Singapore social cohesion meet https://www.ucanews.com/news/parolin-addresses-singapore-social-cohesion-meet/98671 UCA98671 Tells International Conference of Cohesive Societies that diversity, solidarity are key elements for social cohesion Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:08:00 +0700 Singapore to legalize gay sex https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-to-legalize-gay-sex/98477 UCA98477 Catholic Church takes comfort in PM Lee's assurance of safeguarding marriage by not legalizing same-sex unions Mon, 22 Aug 2022 13:23:00 +0700 Singapore carries out 10 executions in four months https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-carries-out-10-executions-in-four-months/98307 UCA98307 The city-state hanged two drug traffickers on Friday despite international calls to abolish capital punishment Sat, 06 Aug 2022 14:16:00 +0700 Church calls for safeguarding marriage, family in Singapore https://www.ucanews.com/news/church-calls-for-safeguarding-marriage-family-in-singapore/98269 UCA98269 The government aims to amend British-era Penal Code that criminalizes same-sex in the city-state Wed, 03 Aug 2022 17:37:00 +0700 Singapore should ban picking genetically best embryos https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-should-ban-picking-genetically-best-embryos/98213 UCA98213 Many of the so-called 'bad genes' are the unique heritage of the human race, which could help us survive Fri, 29 Jul 2022 17:19:00 +0700 Visitors throng century-old renovated church in Singapore https://www.ucanews.com/news/visitors-throng-century-old-renovated-church-in-singapore/98133 UCA98133 St. Joseph's Church was established in 1912 to serve Portuguese and Malaccan Catholics in its early days Fri, 22 Jul 2022 17:12:00 +0700 Singapore executes fifth drug trafficker https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-executes-fifth-drug-trafficker/98125 UCA98125 The execution of a 64-year-old who was convicted in 2017 of possessing heroin was the fifth in the city-state since March Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:54:00 +0700 Singapore's anti-terror agency warns against ‘cyber-jihad’ https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapores-anti-terror-agency-warns-against-cyber-jihad/98044 UCA98044 City state calls for a collective effort by citizens to curb a growing terrorism threat Fri, 15 Jul 2022 13:27:00 +0700 Singapore hangs two more drug traffickers despite outcry https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-hangs-two-more-drug-traffickers-despite-outcry/97952 UCA97952 The latest executions come after the hanging of a mentally disabled man in April sparked international outrage Fri, 08 Jul 2022 13:08:00 +0700 Malaysian to be hanged in Singapore after losing final appeal https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysian-to-be-hanged-in-singapore-after-losing-final-appeal/97933 UCA97933 Kalwant Singh who was convicted in 2016 of trafficking heroin into the city-state was due to be hanged early on July 7 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:06:00 +0700 Is Singapore fit for a red hat? https://www.ucanews.com/news/is-singapore-fit-for-a-red-hat/97855 UCA97855 In the Catholic Church, this honor comes with broader moral duties and higher accountability Fri, 01 Jul 2022 10:18:00 +0700 Church programs to assist divorced Catholics in Singapore https://www.ucanews.com/news/church-programs-to-assist-divorced-catholics-in-singapore/97844 UCA97844 Catholic Divorce Support Group seeks to bring 'hope and healing' to those who are divorced or separated Thu, 30 Jun 2022 10:04:00 +0700 Singapore's archbishop hails Zoroastrians for faith, tolerance https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapores-archbishop-hails-zoroastrians-for-faith-tolerance/97812 UCA97812 Exhibition at Singapore's first Zoroastrian museum shed light on the wisdom and cultural treasures of Parsi Zoroastrians Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:08:00 +0700 French missionary cared for Singapore's lepers and blind https://www.ucanews.com/news/french-missionary-cared-for-singapores-lepers-and-blind/97659 UCA97659 MEP priest Father Casimir-Jean Saleilles served in Singapore for 39 years until his death in 1916 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 14:08:00 +0700 Catholic order explains delay in reporting Singapore sex abuse https://www.ucanews.com/news/catholic-order-explains-delay-in-reporting-singapore-sex-abuse/97543 UCA97543 Religious order says child victims refused to file complaints with police for privacy reasons Tue, 07 Jun 2022 10:04:00 +0700 Singapore's Catholic bookstore stands test of time https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapores-catholic-bookstore-stands-test-of-time/97510 UCA97510 Katong Catholic Book Center has been in operation since 1977 and regards customers as part of its family Fri, 03 Jun 2022 14:57:00 +0700 Singapore PM congratulates Cardinal-elect William Goh https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-pm-congratulates-cardinal-elect-william-goh/97494 UCA97494 Lee hails Archbishop Goh for promoting harmony and supporting the progress of Singapore since 2013 Thu, 02 Jun 2022 12:48:00 +0700 Singapore Catholics welcome prelate's elevation to cardinal https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-catholics-welcome-prelates-elevation-to-cardinal/97454 UCA97454 Archbishop William Goh of Singapore is among 21 new cardinals to be created in August Mon, 30 May 2022 15:26:00 +0700 Singapore bans hit Kashmir film over portrayal of Muslims https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-bans-hit-kashmir-film-over-portrayal-of-muslims/97208 UCA97208 The movie has been endorsed by Indian PM Narendra Modi and seized on by Hindu hardliners to stir up hatred against Muslims Tue, 10 May 2022 16:22:00 +0700 Singapore archbishop apologizes after Catholic jailed for sex abuse https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-archbishop-apologizes-after-catholic-jailed-for-sex-abuse/97165 UCA97165 Archbishop William Goh regretted the incident breeding a cloud of suspicion over those who have given their lives for service Fri, 06 May 2022 10:40:00 +0700 Branson urges Singapore not to execute disabled man https://www.ucanews.com/news/branson-urges-singapore-not-to-execute-disabled-man/97035 UCA97035 British tycoon says it would be 'inhumane' for the city-state to execute Nagaenthran K. Dharmalingam Tue, 26 Apr 2022 13:51:00 +0700 Singapore Catholic championed migrants' rights https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-catholic-championed-migrants-rights/96997 UCA96997 Bridget Tan was a pioneer in assisting migrant workers and victims of human trafficking Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:06:00 +0700 Forget me not: Leaving a 'legacy of love' in Singapore https://www.ucanews.com/news/forget-me-not-leaving-a-legacy-of-love-in-singapore/96967 UCA96967 Caritas encourages people to make legacy gifts to support the needy and vulnerable in the city-state Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:36:00 +0700 Singapore's 'freeze and share' conundrum faces would-be mothers https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapores-freeze-and-share-conundrum-faces-would-be-mothers/96777 UCA96777 The city-state will allow social egg freezing from 2023 but there are numerous ethical issues associated with it Tue, 05 Apr 2022 17:23:00 +0700 Singapore dismisses disabled man's death sentence appeal https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-dismisses-disabled-mans-death-sentence-appeal/96691 UCA96691 Nagaenthran Dharmalingam was arrested in 2009 for trafficking a small amount of heroin into the city-state Tue, 29 Mar 2022 13:03:00 +0700 Clemency sought for disabled man on Singapore death row https://www.ucanews.com/news/clemency-sought-for-disabled-man-on-singapore-death-row/96400 UCA96400 The Malaysian man was arrested in 2009 for trafficking a small amount of heroin into the city-state Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:47:00 +0700 Singapore Catholic to plead guilty to sexually abusing teenagers https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-catholic-to-plead-guilty-to-sexually-abusing-teenagers/96354 UCA96354 The man in his 60s is accused of sexual offenses against two male teenagers between 2005 and 2007 Sat, 05 Mar 2022 11:31:00 +0700 Singapore urged to show mercy to disabled man on death row https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-urged-to-show-mercy-to-disabled-man-on-death-row/96305 UCA96305 Malaysian was arrested in 2009 for trafficking a small amount of heroin into the city-state Tue, 01 Mar 2022 18:01:00 +0700 Singapore churches seek concessions for unvaccinated worshippers https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-churches-seek-concessions-for-unvaccinated-worshippers/95866 UCA95866 New Covid-19 restrictions in the city-state won't allow unvaccinated people to attend events from Feb. 1 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:45:00 +0700 Singapore Catholic charged with sexual abuse of teenagers https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-catholic-charged-with-sexual-abuse-of-teenagers/95805 UCA95805 The man in his 60s faces charges of committing unlawful sexual acts against minor boys between 2005 and 2007 Fri, 21 Jan 2022 13:57:00 +0700 Singapore minister meets pope to reaffirm bilateral ties https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-minister-meets-pope-to-reaffirm-bilateral-ties/95632 UCA95632 Pope Francis was 'warm, humble and personable,' says Minister of Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong Fri, 07 Jan 2022 14:32:00 +0700 Singapore PM hails Church for nation building, harmony https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-pm-hails-church-for-nation-building-harmony/95347 UCA95347 Catholics have contributed through education, health care and social welfare for two centuries Mon, 13 Dec 2021 13:56:00 +0700 The ethical pitfalls of company-sponsored egg freezing https://www.ucanews.com/news/the-ethical-pitfalls-of-company-sponsored-egg-freezing/95287 UCA95287 The 'freeze your eggs' scheme for female employees is another fix to keep business as usual at the workplace Sun, 12 Dec 2021 16:25:00 +0700 Civic freedoms under attack across Asia https://www.ucanews.com/news/civic-freedoms-under-attack-across-asia/95275 UCA95275 Singapore has joined a notorious list of Asian countries where state repression is becoming the norm Wed, 08 Dec 2021 11:23:00 +0700 Festival to close Singapore Church's 200th anniversary https://www.ucanews.com/news/festival-to-close-singapore-churchs-200th-anniversary/95211 UCA95211 Singapore Archdiocese marks closure of Church's bicentenary jubilee with more than 100 activities from Dec. 4-11 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:58:00 +0700 The risks of sponsorship of social egg freezing https://www.ucanews.com/news/the-risks-of-sponsorship-of-social-egg-freezing/95146 UCA95146 There has been much debate on lifting the ban on social egg freezing in Singapore Mon, 29 Nov 2021 16:31:00 +0700 Singapore, Malaysia ease Covid curbs at busy border https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-malaysia-ease-covid-curbs-at-busy-border/95143 UCA95143 Around 3,000 people a day will be able to cross using special bus services but will have to take virus tests Mon, 29 Nov 2021 13:16:00 +0700 Singapore death row man's family plead for his life https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-death-row-mans-family-plead-for-his-life/94963 UCA94963 Sister of 'mentally disabled' Malaysian urges the city-state to 'give him a second chance' Mon, 15 Nov 2021 13:18:00 +0700 Singapore puts execution of drug trafficker on hold https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-puts-execution-of-drug-trafficker-on-hold/94891 UCA94891 Court accepts appeal after lawyers claim that hanging the 'intellectually disabled' Malaysian would be unconstitutional Tue, 09 Nov 2021 11:28:00 +0700 Singapore's Catholic elderly home recognized for historic significance https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapores-catholic-elderly-home-recognized-for-historic-significance/94600 UCA94600 St. Theresa's Home has provided vital services to elderly, poor and sick people in the city state since 1935 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 11:19:00 +0700 Singapore's heritage church resumes mission for migrants, seafarers https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapores-heritage-church-resumes-mission-for-migrants-seafarers/94461 UCA94461 The Church of St. Teresa was built by French MEP missionaries in 1929 Fri, 08 Oct 2021 14:06:00 +0700 Scholars launch platform to research Asian Church's social roles https://www.ucanews.com/news/scholars-launch-platform-to-research-asian-churchssocial-roles/94359 UCA94359 Social scientists studying the role of religion in shaping Asian societies have overlooked the role of the Catholic Church Fri, 01 Oct 2021 11:32:00 +0700 Mobile procession honors Mother Mary in Singapore https://www.ucanews.com/news/mobile-procession-honors-mother-mary-in-singapore/94255 UCA94255 Novena Church has been organizing an annual procession to honor Mary, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, since 1953 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:13:00 +0700 Singapore Catholics spread love for poor beyond borders https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-catholics-spread-love-for-poor-beyond-borders/94033 UCA94033 CHARIS offers assistance to marginalized communities in Asian nations affected by Covid-19, natural disasters and poverty Tue, 07 Sep 2021 13:56:00 +0700 Artifacts preserve history of Singapore Church https://www.ucanews.com/news/artifacts-preserve-history-of-singapore-church/93909 UCA93909 A 173-year-old cornerstone and a time capsule were discovered at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd Mon, 30 Aug 2021 11:16:00 +0700 Singaporean Catholics travel 800km to raise funds for children https://www.ucanews.com/news/singaporean-catholics-travel-800km-to-raise-funds-for-children/93839 UCA93839 Canossaville has been serving children and their families regardless of race, language or religion since 1941 Tue, 24 Aug 2021 15:40:00 +0700 Resource-starved Singapore turns sewage into clean water https://www.ucanews.com/news/resource-starved-singapore-turns-sewage-into-clean-water/93647 UCA93647 Recycled wastewater can now meet 40 percent of the city-state's water demand Tue, 10 Aug 2021 14:03:00 +0700 Modern Singapore's dark secret: female genital mutilation https://www.ucanews.com/news/modern-singapores-dark-secret-female-genital-mutilation/93605 UCA93605 The city-state's conservative social values mean female genital mutilation — banned in much of the world — is not illegal Fri, 06 Aug 2021 12:56:00 +0700 Singapore parish beholds legacy of French missionaries https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-parish-beholds-legacy-of-french-missionaries/93567 UCA93567 Church of the Risen Christ is a melting pot of migrant communities from the Philippines, India, Indonesia and Myanmar Wed, 04 Aug 2021 13:05:00 +0700 Backlash over Singapore pastor's 'sin' comments on student murder https://www.ucanews.com/news/backlash-over-singapore-pastors-sin-comments-on-student-murder/93490 UCA93490 Singapore Gospel Light Church pastor accused of exploiting the killing to evangelize Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:52:00 +0700 More Singaporeans turn away from traditional faiths https://www.ucanews.com/news/more-singaporeans-turn-away-from-traditional-faiths/93243 UCA93243 Non-religious people make up the second-largest group in multi-religious and multi-ethnic Singapore Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:03:00 +0700 Rise in ethno-religious friction triggers alarm in Singapore https://www.ucanews.com/news/rise-in-ethno-religious-friction-triggers-alarm-in-singapore/93194 UCA93194 Authorities mull laws to curb offensive remarks and gestures without curtailing freedom of speech Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:52:00 +0700 Singapore Church joins tech giants to tackle online radicalism https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-church-joins-tech-giants-to-tackle-online-radicalism/93049 UCA93049 Social media giants will hold workshops to help religious groups guide people about indoctrination Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:53:00 +0700 Singapore egg-freezing ban forces women to head overseas https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-egg-freezing-ban-forces-women-to-head-overseas/92747 UCA92747 Calls are growing for authorities to loosen the rules in a bid to help boost birth rates Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:48:00 +0700 Australian gets 10 years for killing 'demon' wife in Singapore https://www.ucanews.com/news/australian-gets-10-years-for-killing-demon-wife-in-singapore/92601 UCA92601 Expat who believed he was Jesus Christ is sentenced after pleading guilty to culpable homicide Tue, 25 May 2021 16:23:00 +0700 Catholic charity throws lifeline to disabled in Singapore https://www.ucanews.com/news/catholic-charity-throws-lifeline-to-disabled-in-singapore/92526 UCA92526 ABLE teams up with Caritas to give disabled people a fresh start in life Thu, 20 May 2021 11:01:00 +0700 Digital app mandatory for entering Singapore churches https://www.ucanews.com/news/digital-app-mandatory-for-entering-singapore-churches/92467 UCA92467 Archdiocese steps up efforts to ensure churchgoers are safe from the Covid-19 pandemic Fri, 14 May 2021 14:55:00 +0700 Building Christ-centered marriage and family life in Singapore https://www.ucanews.com/news/building-christ-centered-marriage-and-family-life-in-singapore/92361 UCA92361 The Couple Empowerment Program has reached out to hundreds of young Catholics in 22 parishes in the city-state Thu, 06 May 2021 10:58:00 +0700 Caritas Singapore's India Covid-19 fund gets huge response https://www.ucanews.com/news/caritas-singapores-india-covid-19-fund-gets-huge-response/92357 UCA92357 Charity group to set up seven Covid-19 treatment centers and send respiratory equipment to India Wed, 05 May 2021 14:27:00 +0700 Singaporean seminarians find God's love in priestly formation https://www.ucanews.com/news/singaporean-seminarians-find-gods-love-in-priestly-formation/92317 UCA92317 Community life and living with the fathers and brothers has been an inspiring journey Mon, 03 May 2021 11:16:00 +0700 Claims of sexual misconduct lead to exodus of Singapore altar servers https://www.ucanews.com/news/claims-of-sexual-misconduct-lead-to-exodus-of-singapore-altar-servers/92224 UCA92224 Scandal over 'inappropriate behaviors' in an unnamed parish leaves more questions than answers Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:35:00 +0700 60 years of faith and prosperity in Singapore's Jesuit parish https://www.ucanews.com/news/60-years-of-faith-and-prosperity-in-singapores-jesuit-parish/92150 UCA92150 Starting from humble beginnings in the early 1960s, St. Ignatius Church has grown into a parish with more than 4,200 Catholics Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:35:00 +0700 Catholic group promotes 'Jesus-like' leadership in Singapore https://www.ucanews.com/news/catholic-group-promotes-jesus-like-leadership-in-singapore/91996 UCA91996 Catholic Leadership Center aims to produce 'vibrant, evangelizing and missionary leaders' Tue, 06 Apr 2021 11:23:00 +0700 Singapore’s Catholic hospice comforts sick and needy https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapores-catholic-hospice-comforts-sick-and-needy/91863 UCA91863 The center requires significant funding each year to run the services and depends on donations Wed, 24 Mar 2021 08:15:00 +0700 Fighting Catholic schoolboys spark soul searching in Singapore https://www.ucanews.com/news/fighting-catholic-schoolboys-spark-soul-searching-in-singapore/91716 UCA91716 Incident brings calls for strict discipline in the city-state's famous education sector Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:35:00 +0700 Singapore pastor apologizes for asking women to dress modestly https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-pastor-apologizes-for-asking-women-to-dress-modestly/91538 UCA91538 Blog post about preventing 'lustful thoughts' sparks furious backlash from young netizens Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:41:00 +0700 Christian youth who plotted Singapore mosque attacks gets counseling https://www.ucanews.com/news/christian-youth-who-plotted-singapore-mosque-attacks-gets-counseling/91244 UCA91244 Catholic and Protestant churches in the city-state warn the faithful to stay vigilant against radicalism Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:26:00 +0700 A mission of hope and comfort for Singapore's homeless https://www.ucanews.com/news/a-mission-of-hope-and-comfort-for-singapores-homeless/91148 UCA91148 Church outreach program tackles the wealthy city-state's hidden problem Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:44:00 +0700 Prominent La Salle educator dies in Singapore https://www.ucanews.com/news/prominent-la-salle-educator-dies-in-singapore/91079 UCA91079 Brother Gregory Thomas Lim will be remembered for having taught in many Asian countries Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:07:00 +0700 Singapore Catholic nurses mark 50 years of comfort, compassion and care https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-catholic-nurses-mark-50-years-of-comfort-compassion-and-care/90893 UCA90893 Members of the community have kept their faith alive in the time of the pandemic Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:58:00 +0700 Singapore Church starts 200th anniversary celebrations https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-church-starts-200th-anniversary-celebrations/90677 UCA90677 French saint is credited with launching Catholicism in the city state after his arrival in 1821 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 14:43:00 +0700 Man arrested for defacing Marian statue in Singapore https://www.ucanews.com/news/man-arrested-for-defacing-marian-statue-in-singapore/90409 UCA90409 Suspect denies defacing statue, claims he wanted to 'beautify' Mother Mary Mon, 23 Nov 2020 14:02:00 +0700 Singapore poll sees ruling party's grip loosen https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-poll-sees-ruling-partys-grip-loosen/88766 UCA88766 Despite expected victory, People’s Action Party suffers dip in vote share in wake of Covid-19 pandemic Tue, 14 Jul 2020 13:58:00 +0700 Singapore voters expected to back status quo https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-voters-expected-to-back-status-quo/88612 UCA88612 Observers expect ruling People’s Action Party to romp home with a thumping majority in the July 10 election Wed, 01 Jul 2020 15:08:00 +0700 Covid-19 causes cash shortfall for Singapore Church https://www.ucanews.com/news/covid-19-causes-cash-shortfall-for-singapore-church/88011 UCA88011 Archbishop Goh calls for people to support the church's charitable work during the pandemic Wed, 13 May 2020 16:48:00 +0700 What went wrong with Singapore's battle against Covid-19? https://www.ucanews.com/news/what-went-wrong-with-singapores-battle-against-covid-19/87734 UCA87734 After initially managing to keep infections low, the city-state has seen the number of cases rocket Thu, 16 Apr 2020 15:54:00 +0700 Singapore home for elderly becomes Covid-19 cluster https://www.ucanews.com/news/singapore-home-for-elderly-becomes-covid-19-cluster/87615 UCA87615 Authorities have confirmed 74 new Covid-19 cases, the country's highest daily increase to date Thu, 02 Apr 2020 15:32:00 +0700 Precautions high as Singapore resumes Masses https://www.ucanews.com/news/precautions-high-as-singapore-resumes-masses/87429 UCA87429 Some Catholics welcome the decision but others want to avoid gatherings for now Wed, 11 Mar 2020 15:23:00 +0700 Covid-19 pushes Singapore Christians to online worship https://www.ucanews.com/news/covid-19-pushes-singapore-christians-to-online-worship/87246 UCA87246 Several cases of infections were linked to Christian gatherings, according to health officials Tue, 18 Feb 2020 14:17:00 +0700