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History. Roman Catholicism in Singapore has its roots from the Portuguese established Diocese of Malacca soon after Affonso de Albuquerque's conquest of Malacca in 1511. It is believed that there had been Portuguese missionaries operating out of Malacca in Singapore during the Portuguese period, 1511–1641, prior to the British conquest.
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Roman Catholicism The Cathedral of the Good Shepherd is the oldest Roman Catholic church in Singapore. The Roman Catholic population in Singapore generally consists of Chinese (including Peranakans ) and Indians, along with a few smaller minority groups such as Eurasians (including Kristang ), white Europeans and Filipinos .
The history of the Catholic Church in Singapore began with British colonization in 1819. In 1821 a missionary in transit found some 12 Catholics, and in 1829 there were about 200. By the time the first bishop established a residence there in 1838 there were about 500.
Dec 11, 2021 · Updated. Dec 13, 2021, 04:14 PM. Published. Dec 11, 2021, 10:18 PM. SINGAPORE - At 6pm on Saturday (Dec 11), bells in all 32 Catholic churches across the island rang in unison, sounding the...
Location. 225A Queen Street, Singapore 188551. Get Directions. The Church of Saints Peter and Paul is one of the oldest Catholic churches in Singapore that catered to a predominantly Chinese congregation. It is situated in the vicinity of the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, Former Saint Joseph’s Institution, and Saint Joseph’s Church.
Church of the Holy Cross. Address: 450 Clementi Avenue 1 Singapore 129955 Website: https://www.holycross.org.sg/ Phone: 6777 5858
