...in the Spirit of St Magdalene of Canossa
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Our Provincial House was opened in Jalan Merbok in Singapore as a Novitiate in 1969 with 3 Novices and 3 Postulants. Six months later the delegation's administrative headquarters was moved there from St Anthony's Convent. Today this House has the special task of extending hospitality to Sisters and guests visiting Singapore, as well as those coming for annual retreats and conferences. | |
| In keeping with our Foundress' spirit of charity, the Sisters started another house in Singapore - St Joseph's Home for the Aged. The Home was officially opened in 1978. Its principal objectives are to provide shelter and physical care for the aged as well as to see to their spiritual and psychological needs, regardless of race and religion. By the end of 1978, there were 23 senior citizens residing there. Due to overwhelming demand, the Home has now moved to bigger and more modern premises so that our residents can enjoy their twilight years in a more peaceful environment. |
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| The priests at the Nativity Church in Singapore made a request to our Sisters to help out in the educational, social and religious activities in their parish. The Sisters took over the Nativity Church Centre in 1979. Since that time, they have been running a kindergarten and nursery, and attend to catechesis and religious instruction. The Sisters also pay particular attention to the poor living in the neighbourhood. The Nativity Church Centre has become a reference point for people living in that part of Singapore and is a dynamic place of spiritual and human growth. | ||
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To cater for the changing needs of youth, a new approach was required to help them experience community life. The Canossian response for a kind of "family" dimension in religious life was the establishment of Joyville in 1980. In that year 3 postulants and 2 pre-postulants moved in to form the first community. In addition to seeing to the needs of young ladies who express an interest in joining us, Joyville has also helped in the formation of candidates from other Orders and other countries, like the La Salle Sisters from Thailand. Because the facilities at Joyville proved to be insufficient, the Novitiate was moved to new premises in the grounds of the Nativity Church in 1990. | |
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