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  1. Opus Dei in Singapore
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

  • Fr Ralph Valdes - Regional Vicar of Opus Dei for East and South Asia

"Holiness is for Everyone", says Cardinal William Goh at Mass in Honour of Saint Josemaria

Recent News 06/30/2025

His Eminence, Cardinal Archbishop William Goh reflected on the universal call to holiness at a mass in honour of Saint Josemaria in Singapore

Local Lives, Universal Faith: Finding My Way to the Faith

Personal testimonies 05/21/2025
A group of girls in trekking gear standing in front of a stone hut.

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

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

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.

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

Saint Josemaría: at the service of a gift received in the Church

Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages 06/26/2025

An article by Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, Prelate of Opus Dei, published today in the German weekly “Die Tagespost.”

26 June 1975: Fifty Years Later

Recent News 06/25/2025

50 years ago, St. Josemaría passed away in Rome. Here is a selection of resources to commemorate the day of his entrance into heaven. Since then, a new chapter began in the life of Opus Dei, during which his life and message have inspired thousands of Christians committed to sanctifying everyday life. He dreamed that this light of God would become a “great catechesis,” shared through the power of friendship.

“Aprite le finestre”: the soundtrack Saint Josemaría wanted for his farewell from this world

Stories from His Life 06/23/2025

The song “Aprite le finestre” was the piece with which singer Franca Raimondi won the popular Sanremo Music Festival in 1956, Italy’s most important musical competition. St. Josemaría liked it and saw it as a simple and radiant expression of Christian hope in eternal life. He told those around him that he would like it to be sung at the moment of his death.

Saint Josemaría's Help in Family Life

Devotion and Favors 06/16/2025

As we commemorate the anniversary of St Josemaría’s death this month, we share three favours obtained through his intercession, all experienced within the family: recovery after a heart attack, a journey to reunite with loved ones, and a pregnancy after several miscarriages.

Combat, Closeness, Mission (14): The Place of Encounter

Combat, closeness, mission 06/11/2025

“Talk with our Lord; tell Him: ‘I’m tired, Lord. I’m at the end of my strength. Lord, this isn’t going well. How would you do it?’” (St Josemaría).

Renata, Brazil: "God is calling me in the world, and that's where I find my vocation"

One by One 06/07/2025

Biomedical scientist Renata Silvestre describes how her vocation is intertwined with her work in advanced cell therapy, battling cancer while living the spirit of Opus Dei in her daily life. In her story, science and faith are both sources of inspiration and reasons for commitment.

Masses in Honour of Saint Josemaría in the Region of East and South Asia

Recent News 05/30/2025

Masses will be celebrated across the East and South Asian region on various dates around 26 June to mark the feast of Saint Josemaría Escrivá. This year's celebrations also commemorate the 50th anniversary of his death and the 100th anniversary of his priestly ordination.

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.

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.

Msgr. Ocáriz: the Gospel is the answer to the thirst for authenticity many young people feel

Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages 06/30/2025

An English translation of the interview with Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz by Francesco Ognibene (Avverire), originally in Italian.

Msgr. Ocáriz: only God quenches our thirst for the infinite and the desires of our hearts

Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages 06/26/2025

Homily by the Prelate of Opus Dei, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, on the liturgical feast of Saint Josemaría, delivered at the parish of Saint Eugene (Rome).

“Heaven is in Vallecas”

Personal testimonies 06/25/2025

José Manuel Horcajo is the parish priest of San Ramón Nonato, a church located in Vallecas, one of Madrid’s most well-known neighborhoods, and the author of “Al cruzar el puente” (Crossing the Bridge) and “Diamantes tallados” (Cut Diamonds), two books of stories around the parish life. In this interview, he shares the origin of his vocation and reflects on the priesthood.

“Let us give voice to our desire to be healed”

From the Church and the Pope 06/18/2025

In his 18 June general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about the healing of the paralytic.

Feast of the Most Holy Trinity

Recent News 06/13/2025

On the first Sunday after Pentecost, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Here are some resources for growing in devotion to the Trinity.

“Take courage, get up!”

From the Church and the Pope 06/11/2025

In his 11 June general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about the healing of Bartimaeus.

10-Day Devotion to the Holy Spirit

Saint Josemaría 06/06/2025

In 2025, Pentecost will be celebrated on Sunday, 8 June. The 10-day devotion to the Holy Spirit is a custom to prepare for this feast, 50 days after Easter.

Divine Timing: A Family Reunion After 62 Years

Personal testimonies 05/23/2025

A powerful story of the sanctity of live, motherhood, the vocation in Opus Dei and God's providence. After six decades, Monica, a supernumerary in Singapore, uncovers a transformative truth about her family... and it all came through her vocation in Opus Dei.

"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.

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.

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.

Resources for the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

From the Church and the Pope 06/27/2025
Detail of the painting ‘Allegory of the Sacred Heart’ by Federico Laorga, which is in the Sanctuary of Torreciudad.

Texts to help live the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, celebrated this Friday, 27 June.

The Founder of Opus Dei's Final Hours

Stories from His Life 06/25/2025

The historian José Luis González Gullón recounts some previously unpublished details of 26 June 1975, the day Saint Josemaría passed away.

“With Jesus, we can face reality”

From the Church and the Pope 06/25/2025

In his 25 June general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about the healing of the hemorrhaging woman and the daughter of Jairus.

To Give Light, Burn: Marriage and Apostolic Celibacy (II)

Fostering Interior Life 06/17/2025

Living like Christ, whether in marriage or celibacy, means embracing a new lifestyle given to us by the Holy Spirit: a fruitful love, a pure heart, and a preference for God’s riches and for caring for those in need, as the Gospel shows us.

Shiró, Kenya: "No man is an island... We need each other"

One by One 06/12/2025

Shiró is happiest spending time with people: “I need people, and feeling that they need me makes me want to give the best of myself. No man is an island... We need each other.” This openness led her to start her studies in healthcare, and later move to hospitality and catering in her country, Kenya. She also started a social initiative to help street children. All these experiences confirmed her vocation to Opus Dei as an assistant numerary.

Letter from the Prelate (11 June 2025)

Pastoral Letters and Messages 06/10/2025

The Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to contemplate the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity and announces that the new Statutes have been submitted to the Holy See for approval.

Prayer for Dr. Ernesto's intercession

Ernesto Cofiño 06/04/2025

Prayer for private devotion.

Links
  • 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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