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Herald Malaysia
12-07-2025
- General
- Herald Malaysia
ERLC discusses liturgical issues ahead of bishops' conference
The 27th meeting of the Episcopal Regional Liturgy Commission (ERLC), under the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, was held on June 26. Jul 11, 2025 By Dr Chan Lek LinThe 27th meeting of the Episcopal Regional Liturgy Commission (ERLC), under the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, was held on June 26. It was attended by representatives of Liturgy Commissions of the Archdioceses of Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu, Dioceses of Penang, Malacca Johore, Sibu, Miri and Keningau. As the ERLC President, Cardinal William Goh was unable to attend in person, an online zoom session was arranged for a dialogue with him. Some pertinent issues concerning the liturgy affecting the region were discussed. Among them were the All Saints Mass, that is a day of obligation and All Souls which is not obligatory and yet widely attended by the lay faithful. These two solemnities are celebrated on Saturday and Sunday respectively. The other celebration that was debated at length was Chinese New Year 2026. The second day of this festival coincides with Ash Wednesday, that marks the first day of Lent. The ERLC will give their views to the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei at its meeting in July. It will deliberate on the afore mentioned matters and issue an advisory. Some other subjects were also discussed vis-à-vis, the New Jerusalem Lectionary and English Standard Version-Catholic Version (ESV-CE) Lectionary, Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) and the Mass with Children. Delegates had the opportunity of visiting the archives of the Archdiocese of Kuching, the new St Peter's Church with gothic architecture as well as part of Kuching City and savouring the special delicacies of Kuching. Archbishop Simon Poh of Kuching made time to meet delegates and joined them for one of their dinners. At the end of the ERLC meeting, delegates were invited to attend the consecration of the new St Peter's Church on the Feast of Sts Peter & Paul on June 29 as well as the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the priestly ordination cum 70th birthday of Fr Vincent Chin, Rector of St Peter's Church on June 30. The next ERLC meeting will be hosted by the diocese of Malacca Johore from June 16-18, 2026
Herald Malaysia
12-07-2025
- General
- Herald Malaysia
AOHD explores humanitarian models in Singapore
A delegation from the Archdiocesan Office for Human Development (AOHD), Kuala Lumpur, visited Singapore to attend the 2025 CHARIS Humanitarian Forum and Fair (HFF) and to explore regional models of inclusive ministry and humanitarian outreach. Jul 11, 2025 The AOHD delegation and Archbishop Julian Leow with Cardinal William Goh. SINGAPORE: A delegation from the Archdiocesan Office for Human Development (AOHD), Kuala Lumpur, visited Singapore to attend the 2025 CHARIS Humanitarian Forum and Fair (HFF) and to explore regional models of inclusive ministry and humanitarian visit began with immersion in the Church's outreach ministries, including Caritas Agape Village, where the team engaged with key organisations such as the Society of St Vincent de Paul, Roman Catholic Prison Ministry, Catholic Welfare Services, Montfort Care and Abilities Beyond Limitations and Expectations. They also visited Crossings Café — staffed by individuals on the autism spectrum — and the Catholic Centre.A standout moment was the visit to Enabling Village, a pioneering inclusive space integrating education, employment, and community life for persons with diverse abilities. The AOHD team saw strong potential to adapt this model highlight of the trip was the CHARIS Humanitarian Forum and Fair, held on June 14 with the theme 'Here I Am, Lord'. Archbishop Julian Leow delivered the keynote, urging compassionate action in response to global crises. Cardinal William Goh of Singapore presided over the closing forum, structured around the themes of Heart, Head, and Hands, featured reflections, strategic insights, and real-life testimonies from humanitarian leaders across the region. Exhibits showcased outreach efforts and offered volunteer visit concluded with a hands-on experience at Willing Hearts Soup Kitchen, which serves 10,000 meals daily to the underprivileged. Invigorated by the experience, the AOHD delegation returned with renewed vision and practical insights to strengthen special needs inclusion, grassroots outreach, and inter-ministry collaboration within the Archdiocese.
New Paper
05-07-2025
- New Paper
Catholic Church warns of rise in scam e-mails impersonating Cardinal William Goh
There has been a rise in the number of fraudulent e-mails claiming to be from the head of the Catholic Church in Singapore, Cardinal William Goh, the Church said in a notice on July 4. The archbishop noted that all e-mail correspondence from him or his office uses only the domain name, according to the notice, issued by the Reverend Terence Pereira. Any e-mail originating from a different domain should be considered inauthentic, said Rev Pereira, who is the chancellor of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore. "The faithful in Singapore are advised to immediately report any requests for money or fund transfers received via e-mail that appear suspicious or fraudulent to or he added. In an advisory on June 30, the Archbishop's Communications Office said the deceptive communications often mimic genuine conversations, building false trust over several messages before initiating a scam. Noting the 51,501 scam cases in Singapore in 2024 with losses exceeding $1.1 billion, the office said the threat of online fraud is growing. It added: "For 2025, we anticipate and are already seeing AI-powered phishing attacks becoming highly personalised and alarmingly accurate. "Beyond e-mail, vigilance is crucial on platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram and Telegram, where scam activities are also on the rise. We must collectively safeguard our community from those who seek to exploit it." The Archbishop's Communications Office also encouraged the Catholic community to inspect e-mail addresses carefully, by always scrutinising the sender's e-mail address even if the display name seems familiar, and to ensure the authenticity of websites. "Be cautious when visiting websites that ask for personal details for event registrations or online donations... Verify through official archdiocesan or parish channels if in doubt," the office added. It urged the community to utilise trusted resources such as and In April 2024, ahead of the late Pope Francis' visit to Singapore in September 2024, the archdiocese warned of phishing scams related to the visit. It said that it had received reports of misrepresentation, with people claiming to be associated with the ticketing process for the papal mass. These people had attempted to acquire the personal information of others.
Straits Times
04-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Chelsea given $46m fine for breach of financial rules
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Chelsea risk being hit with a further €60 million fine (S$90 million) if they do not get their finances in order. LONDON - Chelsea have been fined €31 million (S$46 million) by Uefa for breaches of its financial rules, while Aston Villa, Barcelona and Olympique Lyonnais were also levied with large fines, Uefa announced on July 4. The punishments come with the potential for far harsher fines down the road, with Chelsea, who agreed to a four-year settlement with Uefa's Club Financial Control Body (CFCB), risking being hit with a further €60 million if they do not get their finances in order. Barcelona must pay a €15 million fine, but could potentially face €60 million in total, with Uefa fining Lyon €12.5 million and Aston Villa €11 million. Chelsea's fines were split into €20 million for not complying with the football earnings rule and €11 million for breaching the squad cost rule, while Aston Villa were fined €5 million and €6 million for their respective rule violations. The clubs are also subject to a restriction on the registration of new players on their List A for Uefa club competitions such as the Champions League and Europa League. The teams accepted settlement agreements which cover periods of two, three or four years, with the clubs' final targets to be fully compliant with the football earnings rule by the end of their specific settlement period. Additionally, Lyon agreed on an exclusion from the 2025/26 Uefa club competitions should the French authority (DNCG) confirm the club's relegation to Ligue 2. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore PAP has begun search for new candidates; PM Wong hopes to deploy them earlier ahead of next GE Singapore 20 retired MPs spoke up on many issues in Parliament, helped successors prepare for new role: PM Wong Singapore $3b money laundering case: 9 financial institutions handed $27.45m in MAS penalties over breaches Singapore Banks tighten vigilance and processes following $3b money laundering case Asia JB petrol station shooting: Dead man with bullet wounds dumped at hospital Singapore Trilateral work group formed to address allegations of foreigners illegally taking on platform work Singapore Power distribution system in renewal project may be linked to Bukit Panjang LRT disruption: SMRT Singapore Rise in number of scam e-mails claiming to be from Cardinal William Goh: Catholic Church Chelsea sold their women's team for €235 million to a parent company, Blueco, which helped to balance their spending and avoid huge losses, despite their lavish spending in the transfer market under owner Todd Boehly. Uefa, however, refused to count the sale of the team as an asset. The club also sold two hotels to a sister company in a deal that appears to have helped the club to remain compliant with profitability and sustainability rules (PSR). Premier League clubs are not permitted to have losses of more than £105 million (S$182 million) over a three-year period. REUTERS
Straits Times
04-07-2025
- Straits Times
Rise in number of scam e-mails impersonating Cardinal William Goh: Catholic Church
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox The archbishop noted that all e-mail correspondence from him or his office uses only the domain name. SINGAPORE - There has been a rise in the number of fraudulent e-mails impersonating the head of the Catholic Church in Singapore, Cardinal William Goh, the church said in a notice on July 4. The archbishop noted that all e-mail correspondence from him or his office uses only the domain name, according to the notice, issued by Reverend Terence Pereira. Any e-mail originating from a different domain should be considered inauthentic, said Rev Pereira, who is the Chancellor of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore. 'The faithful in Singapore are advised to immediately report any requests for money or fund transfers received via e-mail that appear suspicious or fraudulent to or he added. In an advisory on June 30, the Archbishop's Communications Office said the deceptive communications often mimic genuine conversations, building false trust over several messages before initiating a scam. Noting the 51,501 scam cases in 2024 with losses exceeding $1.1 billion Singapore, the office said the threat of online fraud is growing. It added: 'For 2025, we anticipate and are already seeing AI-powered phishing attacks becoming highly personalised and alarmingly accurate. 'Beyond e-mail, vigilance is crucial on platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Telegram, where scam activities are also on the rise. We must collectively safeguard our community from those who seek to exploit it.' The Archbishop's Communications Office also encouraged the Catholic community to inspect e-mail addresses carefully, by always scrutinising the sender's e-mail address even if the display name seems familiar, and to ensure the authenticity of websites. 'Be cautious when visiting websites that ask for personal details for event registrations or online donations ... Verify through official Archdiocesan or parish channels if in doubt,' the office added. It urged devotees to utilise trusted resources such as / , / and / In April 2024 ahead of Pope Francis' visit to Singapore in September 2024, the Archdiocese warned of phishing scams related to the visit. It said that it received reports of misrepresentation, with people claiming to be associated with the ticketing process for the Papal Mass. These people had attempted to acquire the personal information of others.
