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Catholic Churches in Singapore Where You Can Attend Mass
Apart from malls, resorts, and parks that you can visit in Singapore, there are also several religious establishments you may want to go to for your time of solitude and meditation. For devout Catholic Filipinos living in Singapore, they have several Catholic churches they can go to to attend eucharistic celebrations. Currently, there are 32 Catholic churches in Singapore. Read more to know about important details of these churches:
The Cathedral of the Good Shepherd
It is the oldest Catholic Church in Singapore, built-in 1847. It is also the Cathedral Church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese. The church is located in downtown Singapore, near the National Museum and National Library. Currently, some activities are suspended due to the pandemic, such as adoration, heritage tours, and social mission. Make sure to check their website for updated hours.
Operating Hours:
Saturday: 6 pm*
Sunday: 8:30 am*, 10:30 am, 6 pm
Wednesday and Friday*: 1:15 pm
*for vaccinated/PET individuals only
Website: https://cathedral.catholic.sg/
Church of St. Teresa
This church was built in 1929, also recognized as the first rural church of Singapore. The church has Romano-Byzantine architecture based on Father Jean Marie Ouillon’s sketches. The church was built, for there was a need for a church in Southwestern Singapore as the area had a growing population, mostly Hokkien-speaking. In 2009, it became a National Monument.
Note: Interested mass goers must register at mycatholic.sg to attend the mass in church.
Operating Hours:
Monday-Friday: 6 pm
Saturday: 5:30 pm
Sunday: 8 am, 10 am, 12 pm, 5:30 pm
Website: https://www.stteresa.org.sg/
Church of the Holy Family
The Church of the Holy Family is known to be the first Roman Catholic Church to be built along the eastern coastline. It is also called the Katong Church by older generations. The church was completed in 1932, namely Eurasian and Peranakan attended this then-new parish. The church is currently the only Catholic Church to have Peranakan masses every Lunar New Year’s eve.
Note: Interested mass goers must register at mycatholic.sg to attend the mass in church.
Operating Hours:
Monday-Friday: 6:30 pm
Saturday: 3:45 pm and 5:30 pm
Sunday: 7:45 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 5:30 pm
Website: https://www.holyfamily.org.sg/
Address: 6 Chapel Road, Singapore, 429509
Church of the Holy Trinity
This fish-shaped church is known for its unique architectural design that represents Jesus. The Holy Trinity, the 30th Catholic Church in Singapore, was opened in October 1990 to cater to more than 8,000 Catholics living in the Pasir Ris, Simei, and Changi area. The church is home to weekday masses, children masses, and confessional.
Operating Hours:
Monday-Friday: 6:30 am and 6:30 pm (for vaccinated only)
Saturday: 6:30 am and 5:30 pm (for vaccinated only)
Sunday: 6:45 am, 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm, (vaccinated only); 5:30 pm (50 pax unvaccinated)
Public Holiday: 9 am (for vaccinated only)
Note: Interested mass goers must register at mycatholic.sg to attend the mass in church.
Website: https://holytrinity.org.sg/
Address: 20 Tampines St. 11 Singapore
Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary originated in 1853 which was then named St. Mary’s Chapel. When the present church was built in 1901 with Fr. Jean Casimir Saleilles as the parish priest, the church name became what it is now. The church is also home to The Immaculate Conception of Mary statue.
The church also holds private worship to book rooms for ministry sessions. The church also has pastoral services such as adult and infant baptism, anointing of the sick, confirmation, and holy communion.
Operating Hours:
Weekdays: 6 pm (English)
Saturday: 6 pm (English)
Sunday: 8 am (Mandarin); 10 am, 12 pm, and 5 pm (English)
Website: https://www.nativity.sg/
Address: 1259 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534795
Church of Saints Peter and Paul
This church, completed in 1870, is the seat of Singapore’s Chinese community. It is also the second oldest church in Singapore, run by the order of Discalced Carmelites. Every Thursday, they hold the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague Novena Devotion.
Note: Interested mass goers must register at mycatholic.sg to attend the mass in church.
Operating Hours:
Saturday: 7:20 am and 5:30 pm (English)
Sunday: 8:30 am (Mandarin); 11 am (English); 2 pm (Cantonese), 4 pm (English); 6 pm (Latin)
Weekdays: 7:20 am, Wednesdays (English) 6 pm Fridays (English)
Website: http://sppchurch.org.sg/
Address: 225A Queen Street, Singapore 188551
Church of Our Lady of Lourdes
Originally an Indian Roman Catholic church, the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes became a church for all ethnicities in 1974. It was declared a national monument on January 14, 2005. As of January 2022, the church is closed for restoration purposes. Masses will be held at the Tent of Lourdes.
Operating Hours:
Weekday Mass: 12:30 pm (English); 7 pm (Tamil)
Saturday: 5 pm, 6 pm, 7:30 pm (English)
Sunday: 8 am; 9:30 am, 11 am, 12:30 pm (English); 9:30 am, 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm (Tamil)
Website: http://www.lourdes.sg/
Address: 50 Ophir Road, Singapore 188690
Novena Church
The Novena Church’s history traced back to early Redemptorists in 1935. But it was in 1949 when the first devotions began. The following year, the building of the new church began, which then expanded due to the increasing number of devotees. By 2017, the redeveloped Novena Church was completed.
Note: Interested mass goers must register at mycatholic.sg to attend the mass in church.
Operating Hours:
Sunday: 8 am, 10 am, 12 pm (vaccinated/PET only), 5:30 pm (vaccinated/PET only)
Weekday: 12:15 pm
Website: https://novenachurch.com/
Address: 300 Thomson Road, Singapore, 3077653
You may view the complete list of other Catholic churches in Singapore here. Make sure to follow Singapore’s health guidelines by registering to mycatholic.sg before attending mass.
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