Discover the Legacy of St. Anne's Church
Explore the rich history and vibrant community of St Anne’s Church, a cornerstone of faith in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore.
Our Mission
At St. Anne’s Church, we want to serve the growing community in our parish and the neighbourhood by building unity in our community. As disciples of Christ, we are committed to being a more caring and united Catholic community of faith that welcomes all ages, cultures and walks of life — striving to build the Kingdom of God.
Our Vision
One Body, One Spirit, United in Christ
History of St. Anne’s Church
In February 1961, a piece of land adjacent to the former Meng Tech School — now known at St. Joseph’s Convent — was acquired, and the late Fr. Hippolyte Berthold was credited with building St. Anne’s Church in Punggol.
The intention behind this development was to serve the growing number of Catholics in the area, who were mainly engaged in farming and small-scale fishing. The building of St. Anne’s Church was completed in July 1963 and on 26 July — St. Anne’s Feast Day — the late Archbishop Michael Olcomendy blessed and declared the Church open for worship. Thereafter, the late Fr. John Yu served as the first parish priest until 1968 before he was posted back to the Malacca Johore Diocese.
When the 1970s rolled around, the entire area was cleared of farming and animal husbandry. The Church population then dwindled to around 300. In the words of the late Fr. Berthold, “we have more pigs than men”, and there were plans to close St. Anne’s Church down. Thankfully, the blueprints for Sengkang and Punggol new towns were released and our Church sat right in the centre.
St. Anne’s Church has withstood the test of time. In 1988, there was only one Sunset Mass on Saturdays and an 8 AM Mass on Sundays — the latter of which only commenced in 2004. This was largely due to the small population. Today, our Church boasts a population of around 7,000 and is one of the youngest, fastest growing parishes in the Archidocese.
Landmark Development of St. Anne’s Church
The current landmark of St. Anne’s Church stemmed from the vision and foresight of Fr. John Lau who, in March 1993, started to prepare the parish for an influx of Catholic communities with the fast development of the Sengkang Estate and Punggol 21.
In 1997, a Church Building Committee was formed and we were blessed with the following developments:–
1998 / 1999
First Major Renovation
Renovation works on the Church was carried out at a cost of $1.2 million and completed in May 1999.
February 1999
Second Phase
Second phase of a Parish Complex and Columbarium of 8,000 niches commenced at a cost of $6.8 million.
5 June 1999
Church Blessing
Blessing of the renovated Church by the late Archbishop Emeritus Gregory Yong DD
27 May 2001
Parish Complex and Columbarium
Parish Complex and Columbarium were blessed and declared open by the late Archbishop Emeritus Gregory Yong DD
When the dust had settled, we officially took over the new complex in February 2002. However, the Church was in debt to the tune of around $8 million. Thanks to the dynamism and creativity of our priests, coupled with the wholesome and untiring support of our ministry members, parishioners and benefactors, we were able to embark on fund-raising events.
Praise to the Lord, St. Anne’s Church was debt-free in August 2005.
Our Spiritual Leaders
Parish Priests of St. Anne's Church
01
Rev Fr. John Yu (deceased)
July 1963 – 1968
02
Rev Fr. Moses Tay (deceased)
September 1968 – 1975
03
Rev Fr. Hippolyte Berthold (deceased)
December 1975 – 1991
04
Rev Fr. Cyril John Lee
January 1982 – 1991
05
Rev Fr. Joseph Jeannequin (deceased)
August 1991 – 1992
06
Rev Fr. Nicholas Ho
February 1992
07
(then) Rev Fr. William Goh
August 1992 – 1993
08
Rev Fr. John Lau
March 1993 – February 2002
09
Rev Fr. Richards Ambrose
February 2002 – August 2005
10
Rev Fr. Henry Siew
September 2005 – November 2007
11
Rev Fr. James Yeo
December 2007 – August 2011
12
Rev Fr. Francis Lee
September 2011 – July 2020
13
Rev Fr. Jovita Ho
August 2020 – Present
St. Anne's Church – Clergy
Rev Fr. Majo Marottikkal
Associate Priest
Tel: 6386 5072 Ext.611
Email: majo.marottikkal@catholic.org.sg
What Our Community Says
St. Anne’s Church has been a cornerstone in my family’s life. The sense of community and the spiritual guidance we receive here is unparalleled.
Attending St. Anne’s Church has brought me closer to my faith. The welcoming atmosphere and the meaningful sermons make every visit special.
Being part of St. Anne’s Church has enriched my life in so many ways. The support and love from the congregation are truly heartwarming.
St. Anne’s Church is more than just a place of worship; it’s a community where everyone feels like family. I’m grateful for the friendships and the spiritual growth I’ve experienced here.