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Saint Joseph’s Church

The Church of Saint Joseph is a Roman Catholic church located in Victoria Street, Singapore.

The church, built from 1906-1912 in a Gothic style, has had a long and rich history in which the Portuguese Mission played an important role.

Saint Joseph’s Church, Sunday Mass Schedule, Victoria Street Singapore

Father Francisco da Silva Pinto e Maia, of Porto, served as the head of the Portuguese Mission. He founded the Mission when he arrived in Singapore from Goa in 1826, and before his death in 1850, he left money and land behind which would go to building a church. Some of the money also came from Portuguese Missions who were in China.

The church was first called Sao Jose, which translates to Saint Joseph in English. It was built by Father Francisco’s successor, Reverend Vincente de Santa Catarina to serve the Portuguese and Eurasian Catholics living in Singapore at the time. Over time, the congregation began to grow, resulting in the church’s demolition in 1906 to make way for building a brand new church in the same location; this time designed by renowned architectural firm Swan & Maclaren.

The many Portuguese-inspired traditions at the Church of Saint Joseph make it stand out among other Roman Catholic churches in Singapore. It is also the preferred church for mass and sacraments for many of the Catholic population in the country. Pastoral services offered here include anointing of the sick, baptisms, catechism for children, the chapel of resurrection, church weddings, confessions, confirmations, funerals, holy communion for the sick, house blessings, marriage preparation courses, mass intentions, columbarium niches, nightly prayers, and pastoral care for the sick in hospitals.

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Mass Timing
Saturdays: 5pm
Sundays: 10am, 5pm
Weekdays: 6:30pm
(Public Holidays: 9am)

Opening Hours
Mon - Fri: 3pm - 7:30pm
Sat : 3pm - 7pm
Sun : 9am - 7pm

Eucharistic Adoration & The Sacred Heart Devotion: Fridays at 5:30pm

Confession: 45 mins before Mass

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