FMM in Singapore
Rooted in faith and dedicated to selfless service, the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary have been a compassionate presence in Singapore for decades. Embodying the spirit of Saint Francis, we walk alongside the marginalized, offering hope, healing, and universal sisterhood to all communities.
Our Ministries
- - Kindergartens: We established early childhood centers to provide a nurturing and faith-filled learning environment for young children.
- - Vocational school for girls: We opened a training center to help young women gain practical skills after completing their basic education.
- - Secondary school for Chinese girls: Our sisters founded Hai Sing Girls' High to provide quality education for daughters of farming families in Upper Serangoon.
- - Mobile dispensaries: We operated traveling clinics to bring essential medical care and healing to people living in underdeveloped areas.
- - Social services: Our mission provided vital support and compassionate care to individuals and families facing various life challenges.
- - Catechesis: We dedicated ourselves to sharing the Gospel and teaching the Catholic faith to children and adults alike.
A Continuing Mission
As Singapore evolves, our mission remains steadfast yet adaptive. We look to the future with hope, continually inviting volunteers and partners of goodwill to join hands with us. Together, we continue to shine the light of peace, justice, and human dignity into every corner of society.
Our Arrival in Singapore
Our story in Singapore began on 1 May 1953, when the first three Franciscan Missionaries of Mary arrived on the ship 'Tabian'. Invited by the Bishop, they found temporary shelter with the IJ Sisters before purchasing a property on Holland Road with the help of local friends. Settling into their first home, Maris Stella, was a challenge; they lived simply, using packing cases for chairs and beds for tables. Despite these humble beginnings, their mission flourished. They soon opened schools, mobile dispensaries for the poor, and provided vocational training and social services to meet the community's needs.
Our Communities in Singapore
Our sisters and volunteers live and work in small, vibrant fraternal communities spread across Singapore. These communities serve as sanctuaries of prayer, centers of active service, and hospitable spaces where anyone can experience the warmth of Christ’s unconditional love.
