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June 21, 2025, Pusat Ziarah Keluarga Kudus, Nulu Sosopon, Keningau, Sabah – It was a historic and memorable moment for the Capuchins of the Malaysia-Singapore Custody as four brothers—Br. Tony Bingkuan, OFMCap, from Penampang; Br. Randall Lee Ken Haw, OFMCap, from Keningau; Br. Marthin Bin Steven, OFMCap, from Lahad Datu; and Br. Peter Bin Langgayang, …

 “The Lord gave me brothers” is a phrase that St. Francis of Assisi used in his Testament (1226) to describe the gift of each brother to the Order and to one another. For the Capuchin Custody of Malaysia-Singapore, these inspiring words were taken up to be the main theme for the 7th Elective Custodial Chapter. …

July 15, Dominic Villa, Genting Highlands – The Capuchin friars of the Malaysia-Singapore Custody convened for their week-long annual retreat at Dominic Villa in Genting Highlands. This event brought together friars from various fraternities across Malaysia, although some were unable to attend due to prior commitments. The retreat master, Br. William Chang from the Capuchin …

Peace and all good to all the Brothers in the Custody, Friends and Benefactors!        Once again, we have arrived at the time of the year when many of us greet and wish each other ‘Blessed Christmas’ to celebrate a season of peace and goodwill that marks the end of a year. Christmas is a …

Kuala Lumpur—On the evening of 14th of December, the Custody of Malaysia-Singapore welcomed our Capuchin General Minister: Fr. Roberto Genuin and his General Councillor: Fr. Victorious Dwiardy for their 4 days 3 nights courtesy visit to Gethsemani Friary, Cheras. A visit in conjunction with the blessings of our new Conference Hall St. Lawrence of Brindisi’s …

“For many are called, but few are chosen” (Matthew 22:14) The Post-Novices (Simple-professed Brothers) of the Custody of Malaysia-Singapore just renewed their vows on the 17th May, 2022 at St. Pio’s Friary, Ulu Tiram, Johor. This great occasion was witnessed by Br. Gilbert James, OFM Cap., Br. Joe Matthews OFM Cap., benefactors and some close …

Today, on the 12th of March, 2022, the Capuchin Friars of the Custody of Malaysia-Singapore welcome Br. Matius Lawrence Derick Goh Siaw Chiang to join the Order as 1st year Postulant in Gethsemani Friary, Cheras, K.L. The Holy Eucharist was presided by the Custos, Fr. Valentine Gompok, OFM Cap. in the Friary’s chapel, con-celebrated by …

After the Greccio Experience in November 2021, here came another long-awaited Franciscan Experience—La Verna Experience which took place also at St. Pio Spirituality Center, Ulu Tiram, Johor from 2nd March to 9th March, 2022 this month. This seven-day La Verna Experience led the Post-Novice brothers to relive the experience of the Founder—St. Francis of Assisi …

February 27th is the most memorable day for Fr. Gilbert James, OFM Cap, and a day which marks the Anniversary of his priestly ordination. This year 2022, Fr. Gilbert just celebrated his 1st Sacerdotal Ordination anniversary with his community at St. Pio Spirituality Center, Ulu Tiram, Johor. In his homily, Fr. Gilbert expressed his gratitude …

The Capuchin Friars of the Custody of Malaysia-Singapore came together at Saint Pio Seminar Room, Saint Francis of Assisi Church, Cheras, Selangor, Malaysia, for a period of three consecutive days (January 25th to 27th, 2022) to discuss, vote and elect a new Custos, and two of his Councilors. Br. Valentine Gompok, OFM Cap., was elected …

On the 22nd of November 2021, The Custody of Malaysia-Singapore held its very first Franciscan Experience — Greccio Experience at St. Pio’s Spirituality Center, Ulu Tiram, Johor. It forms part of the Post-Novitiate Program led by and intended for the initial formation of the Temporary Professed friars. The Experience centered around that blissful event which …

Pax et Bonum! Welcome dear brothers and sisters in Christ to our new website. We have updated the look and feel of our online home where you can find more about our history, spirituality, our friars, friaries and much more. We will also be adding news articles from time to time with happenings in our …