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Opus Dei in the Region of East and South Asia
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Region of East and South Asia

On 20 March 2023, the Prelate of Opus Dei has established the new region of East and South Asia

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Two Milestones One Mass : Honouring St Josemaria in Singapore

Recent News 05/08/2025

Cardinal William Goh will celebrate the mass in honour of St Josemaria on 28th of June at St Joseph's Church (Victoria Street). This year's mass marks the 100th anniversary of St Josemaria's priestly ordination and the 50th anniversary of his death.

"Nothing lasting is born or grows without love"

Recent News 09/15/2024

Young people who served as volunteers for the papal Mass in Singapore share their hopes before the Pope’s visit and other attendees’ experiences after.

Local Lives, Universal Faith: Just Three Steps

Personal testimonies 01/14/2023
A group of girls in trekking gear stand in front of a stone hut.

The next article in our local series featuring personal testimonies of people in the region on how the faith and the Work has impacted their lives. Cuiwen is a supernumerary from Singapore who is a convert to Catholicism. Here is the story of her journey towards a true relationship with God and her vocation.

Anniversary Mass of St Josemaria

Recent News 06/30/2022

June 26 is the feast of St Josemaria. The Mass of St Josemaria was celebrated in Singapore on June 25 this year. The last one before this year's Mass was held in June 2019, just before the outbreak of the pandemic.

The Monthly Intention: Praying All Together

Recent News 11/27/2021

Here is the intention from 2 October 2021 to 2 October 2022, which the Prelate is suggesting to the faithful and friends of Opus Dei.

"What more can I do?"

Personal testimonies 05/19/2020

As we face a global health crisis, we may find ourselves feeling helpless or at a loss about the best ways to respond or react. What difference can one person really make to improve such a complex situation? The example of Joanna from Singapore shows that knowledge of one’s personal circumstances, a network of good friends, and a bit of initiative can go a long way.

Remembering Pope Francis

Recent News 04/29/2025

Fr. Joe Lopez, Rector of St Joseph’s Church(Victoria Street), recounts personal meetings with Pope Francis in Rome and Singapore, offering insights into the late Pope’s humility, kindness, and lasting spiritual influence.

The HeArt of Living Seminar: One Event, Three Offerings

Recent News 03/05/2024

The HeArt of Living Seminar was held on 30 September in Singapore at SFX Major Seminary in Upper Bukit Timah with about 50 cooperators and friends in attendance. The aim of the event was to elaborate on the human and divine aspects of life and how a complementary mix of both makes life meaningful.

Local Lives, Universal Faith: You Can Only Give What You Have

Personal testimonies 11/30/2022

We begin our new local series featuring personal testimonies of people in the region on how the faith and the Work has impacted their lives. Eugene is a supernumerary from Singapore who came into contact with Opus Dei while studying in Australia. This is his story, which all began with a simple invitation.

A Testimony of Friendship

Personal testimonies 04/14/2022

Kenneth met Denny, supernumerary working as a medical doctor, during a casual business engagement. From day one, Denny took interest in the personal life of Kenneth, asking the latter how the latter cares for the family and carries out his professional work. The friendly and sincere conversations Denny had with Kenneth helped the latter rediscover the importance of the Catholic faith.

Volunteering is Good for You!

News 10/27/2021

Andrea is a mother of four who lives in Kuala Lumpur. She started helping a friend to raise funds for an NGO involved in palliative care and has not turned back since...

Lost wallet during the Covid-19

Opus Dei 05/04/2020

A simple favour received when buying food during lockdown

Apostolic Journey to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singpore

From the Church and the Pope 09/03/2024

Links to Pope Francis' homilies and addresses on his apostolic journey to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore 2 to 13 September 2024.

Anniversary Mass of St Josemaría Escrivá

Recent News 06/27/2023

The Mass of the feast day of St Josemaría Escrivá was held on 26 June 2023, at the 1-year-ago renovated St Joseph's Church (Victoria Street). Fr Ralph Valdes, the vicar of the region of East and South Asia, was the main celebrant. Concelebrating with him were the other priests of Opus Dei who carry out their pastoral duties in the region.

Our First Year in Singapore

Opus Dei in this country 10/31/2022
The men take a group photo with a screen which includes those in the Zoom reunion for the 40th anniversary.

In the month of the 40th anniversary of Opus Dei in Singapore, Joel Martinez shares with us snippets of what the very first year was like.

A friendship borne out of prose and poetry

Personal testimonies 01/01/2022

Desmond and Eric share a common interest in poetry and writing. What started out as a mere professional dealing has blossomed into a trusting and beautiful friendship.

Anniversary Mass of St Josemaria in Ho Chi Minh City Before Lockdown

Opus Dei 08/09/2020

Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam was among the few places where the anniversary Mass of St Josemaria on June 26 could be held in public during the pandemic.

A Rendezvous in Thailand with Pope Francis

Opus Dei 12/06/2019

Pope Francis visited Thailand in November 2019 on the occasion of the 350th anniversary of the Apostolic Vicariate of Siam (old name of Thailand).

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  • The Holy See
  • Writings of the founder of Opus Dei
  • Saint Josemaría website
  • Blessed Alvaro del Portillo website
  • Romana, Bulletin of the Opus Dei Prelature
  • St. Josemaria Institute
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