Church of Saint Francis Xavier, Singapore
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The Church of St Francis Xavier is a Roman Catholic parish of the Archdiocese of Singapore, established in 1959 to cater to the needs of the residents of Serangoon Gardens as well as the neighbourhoods of Braddell Heights and Serangoon.
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Church of Saint Francis Xavier | |
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1.3582°N 103.8637°E / 1.3582; 103.8637 | |
Location | 63A Chartwell Drive, Singapore 558758 |
Country | Singapore |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Churchmanship | Roman Rite |
Membership | 5,000 |
Website | http://www.sfxchurch.sg/ |
History | |
Status | Parish Church |
Founded | 1957; 67 years ago (1957) |
Founder(s) | Michel Olçomendy and Fr Philippe Meissonnier [1] |
Dedication | Saint Francis Xavier |
Dedicated | 11 January 1959; 65 years ago (1959-01-11) |
Consecrated | 11 January 1959; 65 years ago (1959-01-11) |
Relics held | Relic of Saint Francis Xavier in the altar table |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Completed | December 1958; 65 years ago (1958-12) |
Specifications | |
Materials | Concrete |
Administration | |
Division | Serangoon District |
Diocese | Archdiocese of Singapore |
Clergy | |
Priest(s) | Rev. Fr. Benedict Chng[2] |
Assistant priest(s) | Rev. Fr. Nathanial [2] |
Laity | |
Sacristan | Linda Tan |
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Following Major renovations in the year 2000, the church now serves about 5,000 parishioners and is one of the larger Catholic churches in the Serangoon district.