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Cathedral of the Good Shepherd

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One of the Top rated Heritage buildings in Singapore


Address

A Queen St, Singapore 188533

Website

cathedral.catholic.sg

Contact

+65 6337 2036

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (1.7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 7 am to 12 pm
  • Saturday: 7 am to 12 pm
  • Sunday: 7 am to 12 pm
  • Monday: 7 am to 12 pm
  • Tuesday: 7 am to 12 pm
  • Wednesday: 7 am to 12 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 12 pm

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  • 3/5 Vincent K. 11 months ago on Google • 406 reviews
    Beautiful church opposite the Chijmes. Simple yet elegant set-up. Clean and neat both interior and exterior. Can find calmness even by just walking around this place.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kevin L. 4 months ago on Google • 40 reviews
    Seat of Singapore's Roman Catholic Archbishop, the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd is a relatively tiny church in the heart of the city with an active congregation. Highlights include the expansive Bethlehem Village that's put up every Christmas with modifications from the previous year.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Antonius T. 1 year ago on Google
    One of our favorite church when we are visiting singapore, the atmosphere is comfortable and clean, the choir sing well. Always love to attend mass here... there is also a perpetual adoration chapel there
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JDWEN O. 2 months ago on Google • 518 reviews New
    This is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic faith. It has been renovated and restored after years of Circle Line construction. No ticket is needed. The church opens during service hours only. On other occasions the building was close, however, sometimes visitors could enter the compound to shoot photos and pray outside the church. There is a small museum too on the annex. The church is located in the CBD. It is next to Bras Basah MRT. From Cityhall MRT, it is within walking distance.

  • 4/5 Dre E. 5 months ago on Google • 221 reviews
    Beautiful church. It's a bright and beautiful Catholic church. Feeling peaceful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sangavi r. 6 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    This place is pure divine vibration.Completely protected and best place of worship
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 cse1217 2 years ago on Google
    Cathedral of the Good Shepherd is a beautiful church that always opens it's door to everyone to go into. It's the oldest Catholic Church in Singapore. The special lightings of red and white is being shown to commemorate Singapore's National Day in 2021. There's a few parking lots within the Cathedral. It's also walking distance from City Hall and Bencoolen Mrt.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marga K. M. 11 months ago on Google • 67 reviews
    An oasis of prayerful tranquility in the heart of a dynamic metropolis. Much simpler in terms of architectural design compared to the more grandiose structures found in countries colonised by the French, Portuguese, and Spanish, but it is gloriously unique and infused with a deep spirituality that is a stark contrast to the material world surrounding it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 She Is Cindy L. 7 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    The Mother Church of Singapore Catholics. A place where you can pray and find peace. There is a gallery that showcase history of the church. There is an adoration room for one to pray and meditate.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 andreas t. 4 years ago on Google
    Very beautiful Church with the modern style. Located in Victoria Street. This Church is the oldest Roman Catholic Curch in Singapore. Comfortable, clean place with beautifully choir. But too windy inside the room (from the fan above) Regular mass times: SATURDAY: 6pm SUNDAY: 8.30am, 10.30am, 1.00pm, 5.30pm MONDAY – FRIDAY: 1.15pm, 6.30pm (except every First Friday at 7.30pm) (No weekday 1.15pm Mass on public holidays)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Andrew K. 4 years ago on Google
    The Cathedral of the Good Shepherd is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore and the seat of the archbishop. It has been beautifully restored over the years and was gazetted as a National Monument by the National Heritage Board of Singapore in 1973. The church building has undergone several upgrading and is air-conditioned. It is notable that the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd is the only church in Singapore to have two organs that can sound within the same space. The Gallery Organ in the second floor gallery and the Choir Organ in an elevated box in the north transept.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 latty 4 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous church! Well ventilated and there's a great adoration room down at the basement for quiet contemplation and prayer that's open 24/7! Highly recommend to pop over during sunday mass to witness their choir group. Simply magnificent
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hartono H. 5 years ago on Google
    Renovated catedral with aircon. For special mass, you may need to come 2 hours before. God bless us all.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeffrey C. 1 year ago on Google
    The Cathedral of the Good Shepherd is built in a restrained Renaissance style. Its porticos are in the Palladian manner, which was established here by George Drumgoole Coleman. Its plan is in the form of a Latin cross and like all traditional churches, it is orientated east. The Cathedral of the Good Shepherd is the oldest Roman Catholic church in Singapore (Groundbreaking 1844, Completed 6 June 1847, consecrated 14 Feb 1897). It is located in the Museum Planning Area within the Civic District. Bounded by the parallel Queen and Victoria Streets, and Bras Basah Road, the Cathedral sits within shaded grounds. Much of its architecture is reminiscent of two famous London churches namely St Paul's, Covent Garden and St Martin-in-the-Fields. The Cathedral of the Good Shepherd is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore and the seat of its archbishop. It is the final resting place of Bishop Edouard Gasnier, the first bishop of the revived Diocese of Malacca and aptly houses the relics of Saint Laurent-Marie-Joseph Imbert, to whom the Cathedral owes its name.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 VT 1 year ago on Google
    “Gateway to the matrix that is the catholic faith” Stepped foot in here as a non believer years ago with my catholic friends and ended up going through the RCIA program with my friend and being incepted into the faith. The adoration room located in the basement is without reception, which takes away from you distractions between you and the lord.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 SM S. 6 months ago on Google
    Good night view. Nice architecture!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 SD D. 2 months ago on Google • 28 reviews New
    The weekend sermon lacked clarity, with the speaker exhibiting a tendency to mumble throughout the delivery. I have yet to attend a weekend sermon that effectively conveyed the word of God in a charismatic manner.

  • 5/5 Lawrence Loh Yean F. 3 months ago on Google • 20 reviews New
    24/12/2023 Went to visit this Bethlehem village. It is a great work to introduce the journey of Jesus born, and also, those related histories happened ,but they modified a bit on the displayed which is to link to our human life and the relationship with the Jesus, son of God.

  • 4/5 Nestor A. 3 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    We attended 8:30 AM Sunday Mass. It was a rainy day so not many were present. We had a chance to have a look at their nativity exhibit near the restroom. A very interesting place and the Mass Presider was amazing cos even if he was struggling to stand and walk, his English diction was very clear. Three volunteer bodies were happily carrying umbrellas to keep parishioners out of the rain. We would love to attend another Mass here.

  • 5/5 lu bi h. 4 years ago on Google
    Very lovely Cathedral. Even during a hot day it was nice and cool inside. For any Catholic visitors, there is perpetual Adoration available right next to the Cathedral. Was fortunate to attend Christmas Eve Mass here last time I was in Singapore

  • 5/5 Kaveen E. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely church. Excellent Christmas mass was done. Iconic place in the city.

  • 4/5 Patricia 4 years ago on Google
    The ushers help you find empty seats and encourage patrons who hog them to scoot over but best to get there no later than 20-25 minutes before mass if you want to get a seat. Otherwise, it’s standing room only past that.

  • 5/5 Joshua T. 4 years ago on Google
    this is a historical monument and j have to say, one of the best catholic churches around. huge and spacious .

  • 5/5 Mary C. 4 years ago on Google
    The priests are very eloquent w/ the homilies. And the cathedral is very well kept! I love everything & people in the cathedral.

  • 5/5 Steven L. 4 years ago on Google
    Very beautiful. And an amazing place to pray and remember the starting point of the Catholic church in Singapore.

  • 5/5 Ian E. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful building. Lots of history and worth a visit for a spiritual and emotional stop.

  • 5/5 Filemon Jr dela C. 4 years ago on Google
    Simple. Solemn. Truly a sacred space in the midst of the city and busy streets. A good place to commune with God.

  • 5/5 J N. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautifully restored and so welcoming. Lovely to see volunteers out in full force during the recent Night Festival. Totally enjoyed the organ demonstration for the event. Such a wonderfully heartwarming way to welcome the public. Bravo!

  • 5/5 Kian H. 3 years ago on Google
    Adoration Room is not opened during this Covid-19 period, Church is opened for weekend mass.

  • 4/5 ANDY H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Passing by... I accidentally found such a beautiful church (Original) 路过…无意中發現到這么漂亮的教堂

  • 4/5 Miguel C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) large Catholic church located in South Beach Singapore (Original) iglesia católica amplia y ubicada en South Beach Singapore

  • 5/5 Tan li li j. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful to sit and get closer to God

  • 5/5 Edith S. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely & peaceful

  • 5/5 Camelia 4 years ago on Google
    The Mother church of the Catholic community in Singapore. Rich in history, richer in spirituality. Taste and see!

  • 4/5 Marselinus H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good and easy to reach (Original) Bagus dan gampang dijangkau

  • 5/5 Jackson P. 4 years ago on Google
    The Cathedral is even more cosy after the renovation....

  • 5/5 Marcuz T. 4 years ago on Google
    A Beautiful House of God

  • 5/5 Paul T. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful church.

  • 5/5 Shella H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good katedreal church in Singapore and easy to find. The location is very easy to find because it is located on the side of the road, access to public transportation is very easy. Do not be too tight when worshiping here because the place is crowded (Original) Gereja katedreal yang bagus si Singapore dan mudah ditemukan. Lokasi sangat mudah ditemukan karena terletak di pinggir jalan, akses transportasi umum sangat mudah. Jangan mepet waktu jika beribadah di sini karena tempatnya ramai

  • 5/5 Hellen F. 4 years ago on Google
    You should go looking for God to experience him.

  • 4/5 Glo L. 4 years ago on Google
    Catholic church. On main road opp. SMU/ Chijmes. Easy access by bus / train.

  • 5/5 Sallie O. 4 years ago on Google
    Spiritual environment

  • 5/5 Carolina F. 4 years ago on Google
    Mother church of Singapore

  • 3/5 Theticus _. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to worship for Catholic religion.

  • 3/5 Nancy C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Let's go shopping when you are free (Original) 小小的 有空就去逛逛吧

  • 5/5 Tony P. 4 years ago on Google
    So peaceful.

  • 5/5 Maria M. 4 years ago on Google
    In love

  • 5/5 Joseph W. 4 years ago on Google
    This is the first Catholic church in Singapore. It had won the architectural heritage awards in 2017.

  • 5/5 Manong J. 4 years ago on Google
    Holy

  • 5/5 PutAlittleMore 4 years ago on Google
    Very solemn

  • 5/5 Helmut P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice and ideal for a break! (Original) Sehr schön und zum innehalten ideal!

  • 5/5 Israel G. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful cathedral.

  • 5/5 Gilene L. 4 years ago on Google
    Oldest Catholic Church in Singapore

  • 5/5 Yeshudas J. 4 years ago on Google
    Visit during Christmas and you can see one of the biggest nativity scene.

  • 5/5 CE Engineering Pte L. 4 years ago on Google
    Heritage gallery

  • 5/5 Joseph S. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful, elegant church in the city centre, with an atmosphere that is modern and yet traditional.

  • 5/5 Julian S. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is a place where you can have 1 on 1 time with God

  • 5/5 Siew L. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful holy place. This is truly a Catholic church with beautiful figures of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. The atmosphere was very peaceful with many kind people leaving after the Sunday evening service.

  • 5/5 Adrian C. 4 years ago on Google
    Best church to be

  • 5/5 claudine j. 4 years ago on Google
    What a beautiful church!! And mass was fantastic, sermon was meaningful! Church was crowded, so go early to get a place to sit. And the choir was mind blowing! Felt like an orchestra. ❤❤

  • 4/5 Patrick N. 4 years ago on Google
    Cradle of Catholicism in Singapore.

  • 5/5 Melanie S. 4 years ago on Google
    Old building refurbished and a long history behind this building. Worth your while to soak in the atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Fiachra Mac C. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful church. Amazing choir

  • 5/5 Brian Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Such a beautiful church & very well organized to aid thru the pandemic.

  • 5/5 Unconventional P. 3 years ago on Google
    christmas decor 2020

  • 5/5 Nicholas L. 4 years ago on Google
    A grand old dame is now looking wonderful after the renovations. Masses available daily and is a center of hubbub and activity during key dates. It is also an oasis of peace and tranquility with a 24hr adoration room. Air-conditioning during masses with over-spill areas and live stream during key dates. Good community and welcoming

  • 5/5 Sally G. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a beautiful Catholic cathedral which is regarded as a national monument of Singapore. Architecturally, the church is very beautiful and pleasing to the eye.

  • 5/5 Elizabeth S. S. 4 years ago on Google
    Lunchtime mass at 1.15pm on weekdays. Best way to participate in the Holy eucharist if you are in town in the day. Beautiful church.

  • 5/5 Benjamin C. 3 years ago on Google
    Grand

  • 5/5 James G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great catholic church

  • 5/5 bajis V. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing

  • 5/5 Sonny A. 3 years ago on Google
    Accessible church ⛪ 🙏

  • 5/5 Laura F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful reproduction of the Pietà. The Cathedral has a linear, simple structure that allows you to focus on the altar. (Original) La riproduzione della Pietà molto bella. La Cattedrale ha una struttura lineare, semplice e che consente di focalizzare sull'altare.

  • 5/5 Andrew 3 years ago on Google
    Church attendance is via bookings only.

  • 4/5 J W. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 4/5 정규목 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A Korean priest still speaks in Korean on certain days due to the relationship between the French-born Father Engbar, who named the church, who was beheaded during the persecution of the Consecration of the Constitution. (Original) 이 성당의 이름을 지은 프랑스 출신의 엥배르 신부가 헌종 기해박해 때 참수를 당한 인연때문에 아직도 정해진 날들에 한국인 신부가 한국어로 미사를 한다.

  • 5/5 Stephen C. 3 years ago on Google
    I love this place of worship

  • 5/5 Maria C. 3 years ago on Google
    Renovated and modern

  • 5/5 한여민 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cute and pretty. Shortly after Christmas, I visited and was able to see the atmosphere of Christmas in midsummer for the first time. Christmas decorations filled with greenery are also attractive~ (Original) 아기자기하고 이쁨. 크리스마스가 끝나고 얼마 지나지 않아서 방문하여 한여름의 크리스마스 분위기를 처음으로 볼 수 있었다. 녹음으로 가득한 크리스마스 장식들도 매력적이구나~

  • 5/5 Karen Pc L. 2 years ago on Google
    A very beautiful church indeed! Love the choir and the Christmas decorations outside the church. It gives a festive and joyful mood during this pandemic period that lift up our spirit

  • 5/5 C M. 1 year ago on Google
    Always a good Sunday when I get to come for mass here. The mass is good paced, the church is nice, clean, orderly, and practical. The location is unbeatably center and you can start a very good Sunday from this point on. Yes, it is always packed to the brim on weekend masses. You’d be standing up if you arrive late and that is even if they allow you too.

  • 4/5 Daniel S. 2 years ago on Google
    Catholic church at the heart of City Hall just next to Chijmes. The church is closed for most of the time except whenever there is service to be held

  • 5/5 Liz F. 2 years ago on Google
    I always & love attending mass in this church even though it’s 1hr travel by bus or 20-30mins by train because I like the ambience and solemnity of the church. I can’t explain how but I can feel more here the presence of our beloved Lord. 🥰😇🤍🙏

  • 5/5 Benedict B. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good church. Overall experience is peaceful. However the sound system inside the church is not very clear as sound is somewhat echoey, making it quite hard to understand the Mass.

  • 5/5 Jongyoon H. 1 year ago on Google
    After the recent renovation, it was very comfortable to attend the 10:30am Sunday mass. The choir was exceptionally good, probably a collection of professionals I wonder.

  • 5/5 Asha B. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful Catholic cathedral church of Singapore. A must visit church set in the heart of the city close to many amenities.

  • 5/5 Jose Wendell C. 1 year ago on Google
    Newly renovated. Fully air conditioned. Well lit at night. On its way to become a major historical landmark. Clean and well maintained and very conducive for prayers and meditation 🙏

  • 5/5 Janice 1 year ago on Google
    An absolutely beautiful Church, lovely Mass, felt very humble and serene, one of those Churches tou could sit all day in and pray, beautiful priest, friend people, love Singapore and their people.

  • 5/5 Melissa Rose E. 6 years ago on Google
    Beautiful airconditioned Church. Great priest and nice choir group when I went for the 8.30am mass. The inside gardens area has beautiful structures. Wish the Church was bigger so more people could fit inside and experience mass here.

  • 5/5 Abel G. 1 year ago on Google
    Very often, we can't see the Lord clearly, obscured by life experiences, difficulties, pleasure, people, pain, truama, temptations and sins. But is He there? Yes, He still is present and with us. May He grace us to trust and hold firm to our faith that He is above, below, inside and outside us. If course when really desperate and our feeble faith seemed to fail, it is perfectly alright to shout and cry out to Him, "Lord, I need to see you", our loving and merciful Lord will definitely open our eyes.

  • 5/5 Vijay kumar J. 1 year ago on Google
    1. Heritage Monument as well. 2. Experience the Guided tour of Heritage Gallery & Organ Tour on every first Saturday

  • 4/5 Mei C. 1 year ago on Google
    Always nice as it's the Cathedral of our Bishop and does contain the old structure as they tried to conserve most of it whilst adding Airton and modern glass doors. Sound system cld be better tho as quite echo-ey and not so conducive for older folks with hearing aids like my aged Mum.

  • 5/5 최경식 1 year ago on Google
    I'm so happy to have a good chance of organ sound when I pray in the church.

  • 4/5 Christopher Le P. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful church (the oldest Catholic Church in Singapore). In a solid classical style with wide columns and thick walls. The interior of the church is fully air-conditioned and immaculately kept.

  • 4/5 Bloody T. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful cathedral. See for yourself.

  • 5/5 Samurai C. 9 months ago on Google
    A welcoming church, worth a visit even you are not Catholic

  • 5/5 Roysten E. 11 months ago on Google
    Modern look with a touch of Gothic architecture. The glass panels are fantastic. So much color and details 😍

  • 5/5 Susan J. 1 year ago on Google
    Does not look like my typical catholic church. Spacious with parking area. Perfect place for worship

  • 5/5 Uldarico Olaguir J. 11 months ago on Google
    This Catholic Church is very big. The sound system is very clear. The choir is also very good. It also has a Blessed Sacrament located at the basement. Attending the Mass here will be very solemn and very memorable. I encourage all catholics to come here and experience the solemnity of the place.

  • 5/5 Amanda K. 6 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    It is a beautiful church ⛪️ . I use to go there with my grandpa when I was a little girl and at that time we had to wait to get a ticket for mass before hand or else we won’t be let in. Now it is is much easier, the place is as be as ever . They did a great job at restoring the church. Very fond memories till this day.

  • 5/5 Jason S. 6 months ago on Google
    Mass was absolutely beautiful! I wish more of our Churches and Cathedrals took Mass as seriously and with as much sincere reverence as they did here. Attended the Saturday 6pm, full house, get there early!

  • 5/5 Pascal S. 5 months ago on Google
    If you are going for masses there during lunch or on the weekends would suggest that you go at least 10 to 15min earlier than the mass timings as the church fills up super fast.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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