Dear Archbishop William Goh,
We earnestly desire your kind consideration in reviewing your decision to transfer Rev. Fr. Ignatius Yeo out of Saint Joseph’s Church, Victoria Street.
Throughout his stint in Saint Joseph’s Church, Fr. Ignatius has been a source of inspiration to his varied flock. He has been instrumental in numerous projects that have revitalized and unified the church- i.e. Overseeing the completion of the restoration of the Stained Glass Panels, the air-conditioning of the church, sprucing up of the church and sacristy, grounds, baptistry etc.
Fr. Ignatius has been administering the sacraments painstakingly well, he is often in the confessional for almost the entire day on typical Sundays. He celebrates the Eucharist with such dignity and beauty, and thus have enhanced the spiritual well-being of those under his care. His most dynamic and succinct homilies have attracted crowds. Masses at Saint Joseph’s are increasingly well attended.
We understand the practical needs of the Archdiocese and that such a capable priest may need to be transferred elsewhere to build other parish communities. However, there are the most urgent spiritual needs of the people at Saint Joseph’s that we now ask you to consider. Many at Saint Joseph’s are deeply saddened and disappointed by your decision of his too early transfer and the numerous signatories in this letter is a testimony to this.
We appeal to your compassion as chief shepherd, to care for our spiritual well being and for us to retain Fr. Ignatius in St. Joseph for some years to come. Fr. Ignatius’ term as rector here has been way too short, and his proposed departure, too sudden. We believe that this abrupt change of rectorship will cause too much upheaval and flux within this, previously unstable, life of our church.
We beg you humbly, our dear and most reverent Shepherd, to be compassionate to us. We will be most grateful if you would accede to our request. We will always try to be united with you in spirit and in action to realize our vision of a more missionary and evangelistic Church in Singapore.
Obediently yours,
Updates
January 2, 2016
Reaching this level of visibility has been exhausting but necessary. Seeing how many people feel this loss reminds me exactly why we started this fight in the first place.
Reached 100 supporters
January 2, 2016
47 Comments
I've served under Fr Iggy as a sacristan for 2 churches Holy Trinity and Divine Church. I've always felt the Holy Spirit come alive at his masses. He has been a very good shepherd to his flock!
Not having visited St Joseph 's for many years, I was delighted by the improvements. The baptismal room was so nice as most churches do not hv a room dedicated to this sacrament. I could sense the connection and now understand why so many of my friends attend mass at St Joseph even though they hv their own parish and live far from town.
He has organized so many talks and formation classes. He has inspired so many non-Catholics in the City area. He is truly a good shepherd and pastor to his people always available to speak, comfort and listen to confessions. He has restored St Joseph like St John Mary Vianney the Cure of Ars, He is the Cure of St Joseph's, we need him.
Your Grace - we know we have to be obedient children of the Lord. However Fr Iggy has really brought back the reverence and the true teachings of the bible into St Joseph's Church. The Church has become a true place of worship and taking Fr Iggy out so early in his tenure here might harm our Church. I truly beg you to reconsider extending his term to stabilise and grow our community. Thank you Your Grace.
Fr Iggy is a loving pastor who visits the sick, the dying and comforts the mourners. He has gone out of his way to reach out to all who come to St Joseph's. He celebrates all the sacraments so reverently. He has celebrated our children's wedding and baptised our grandchildren. What a revival! He has just managed forged a close relationship with his people at St Joseph's. To move him now is too premature and hurts all of us his flock.
Father Ignatius Yeo's homilies are inspiring. They're well suited for city going folks. Bring Father Ignatius Yeo back to St. Joseph's Church at Victoria Street!
He has done St Joseph's Church proud and it would break many hearts to see him leave, including my own
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Dear Archbishop William Goh,
We earnestly desire your kind consideration in reviewing your decision to transfer Rev. Fr. Ignatius Yeo out of Saint Joseph’s Church, Victoria Street.
Throughout his stint in Saint Joseph’s Church, Fr. Ignatius has been a source of inspiration to his varied flock. He has been instrumental in numerous projects that have revitalized and unified the church- i.e. Overseeing the completion of the restoration of the Stained Glass Panels, the air-conditioning of the church, sprucing up of the church and sacristy, grounds, baptistry etc.
Fr. Ignatius has been administering the sacraments painstakingly well, he is often in the confessional for almost the entire day on typical Sundays. He celebrates the Eucharist with such dignity and beauty, and thus have enhanced the spiritual well-being of those under his care. His most dynamic and succinct homilies have attracted crowds. Masses at Saint Joseph’s are increasingly well attended.
We understand the practical needs of the Archdiocese and that such a capable priest may need to be transferred elsewhere to build other parish communities. However, there are the most urgent spiritual needs of the people at Saint Joseph’s that we now ask you to consider. Many at Saint Joseph’s are deeply saddened and disappointed by your decision of his too early transfer and the numerous signatories in this letter is a testimony to this.
We appeal to your compassion as chief shepherd, to care for our spiritual well being and for us to retain Fr. Ignatius in St. Joseph for some years to come. Fr. Ignatius’ term as rector here has been way too short, and his proposed departure, too sudden. We believe that this abrupt change of rectorship will cause too much upheaval and flux within this, previously unstable, life of our church.
We beg you humbly, our dear and most reverent Shepherd, to be compassionate to us. We will be most grateful if you would accede to our request. We will always try to be united with you in spirit and in action to realize our vision of a more missionary and evangelistic Church in Singapore.
Obediently yours,
Updates
January 2, 2016
Reaching this level of visibility has been exhausting but necessary. Seeing how many people feel this loss reminds me exactly why we started this fight in the first place.
Reached 100 supporters
January 2, 2016
47 Comments
He has brought such a huge revival to St Joseph's Church. His sermons are so full of life and he has drawn crowds to St Joseph's. A Pastor is the head of the family, he brings stability and sets our hearts correctly. To move him after such a short stay only upsets the pastoral life of the community.
I've served under Fr Iggy as a sacristan for 2 churches Holy Trinity and Divine Church. I've always felt the Holy Spirit come alive at his masses. He has been a very good shepherd to his flock!
Not having visited St Joseph 's for many years, I was delighted by the improvements. The baptismal room was so nice as most churches do not hv a room dedicated to this sacrament. I could sense the connection and now understand why so many of my friends attend mass at St Joseph even though they hv their own parish and live far from town.
He has organized so many talks and formation classes. He has inspired so many non-Catholics in the City area. He is truly a good shepherd and pastor to his people always available to speak, comfort and listen to confessions. He has restored St Joseph like St John Mary Vianney the Cure of Ars, He is the Cure of St Joseph's, we need him.
Your Grace - we know we have to be obedient children of the Lord. However Fr Iggy has really brought back the reverence and the true teachings of the bible into St Joseph's Church. The Church has become a true place of worship and taking Fr Iggy out so early in his tenure here might harm our Church. I truly beg you to reconsider extending his term to stabilise and grow our community. Thank you Your Grace.
Fr Iggy is a loving pastor who visits the sick, the dying and comforts the mourners. He has gone out of his way to reach out to all who come to St Joseph's. He celebrates all the sacraments so reverently. He has celebrated our children's wedding and baptised our grandchildren. What a revival! He has just managed forged a close relationship with his people at St Joseph's. To move him now is too premature and hurts all of us his flock.
Father Ignatius Yeo's homilies are inspiring. They're well suited for city going folks. Bring Father Ignatius Yeo back to St. Joseph's Church at Victoria Street!
He has done St Joseph's Church proud and it would break many hearts to see him leave, including my own
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He has brought such a huge revival to St Joseph's Church. His sermons are so full of life and he has drawn crowds to St Joseph's. A Pastor is the head of the family, he brings stability and sets our hearts correctly. To move him after such a short stay only upsets the pastoral life of the community.