SUNDAY JULY 22, 2018
SINGAPORE $0.70 CENTS / WEST MALAYSIA RM$2.10
MCI (P) 076/06/2018
PPS 201/04/2013 (022940)
Exuberant musical night Young people experience joy of the Lord n Page 2
Run-up to CANA film fest
Franciscan friar George Boggs helped to set up St Mary of the Angels and produced many Catholic Junior College musicals
The Case for Christ, Marie’s Story to be screened
In his homily, Franciscan Friar John-Paul Tan gave thanks to God and commended Br George for being faithful to God’s call. He emphasised that the Mass was a celebration of God’s fidelity to Br George through all the twists and turns of life. At the end of the Mass, Fr John-Paul read out a message Br George Boggs speaking at his diamond jubilee celebration. from Archbishop William Goh, thanking Br George on behalf so much”. She added that his musicals gave of the Church in Singapore for his work here. Ms Moira Goh (CJC class of 1982), who her the opportunity to express herself in singhad performed in Br George’s musicals, told ing and dancing for God. A tea reception was held after Mass durCatholic News that “Br George believed in us ing which Br George recalled how he first met the Franciscans while in primary school. He subsequently entered the novitiate at the age of 19 and took his first vows in 1958. n
It was a joyful reunion for Australian friar George Boggs and his Singaporean friends as the 81-year-old celebrated his diamond jubilee on June 30. Catholic Junior College (CJC) alumni, who acted in the musicals that the Franciscan Brother produced when he was serving at the college decades ago, were among the 100 or so who attended his diamond jubilee Mass at the Church of St Mary of the Angels. Br George came to Singapore in 1968. Together with other Franciscan friars, they established the Franciscan parish of St Mary of the Angels in Bukit Batok and the Franciscan formation friary. In addition to serving Bukit Batok residents, Br George also become involved with the newly-built CJC in 1976, where he taught catechism class and produced Christmas and Easter musicals performed by the students. He returned to Sydney, Australia, in 1986 to work in various ministries such as serving the migrant communities and training to become a nurse to look after AIDS patients. At the June 30 thanksgiving Mass, Br George shared that one of his fondest memories of working in Singapore was meeting and bringing the Word of God to Singaporeans and Malaysians. He also told Catholic News that other fond memories include the many lifelong friends he made here, who would bring him out for a “catch-up makan” whenever he visBr George greeting Sr Callistus Goh, FMDM, ited Singapore. and other well-wishers after the celebration. Photos: BENEDICT LAU
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Much-loved friar returns to S’pore to mark jubilee Raphael Phang
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The writer is a CJC alumnus.
Br George believed in us so much. – Ms Moira Goh (CJC class of 1982), who had performed in Br George’s musicals
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Remembering Archbishop Yong His love for poor recalled at anniversary memorial Mass n Page 7
Our Parish Communities Feature on Sts Peter and Paul Church n Pages 8-9
Priests’ retreat A time of silence, reflection and bonding n Page 12
Knowing God and knowing self Friar Derrick talks about his vocation n Page 18