This morning, immediately after the weekend mass, His Grace, Most Rt. Rev. Archbishop Emeritus Murphy Pakiam, solemnly blessed the newly completed Fatima Columbarium. Though small and simple but unique in design, the Fatima Columbarium has a peaceful atmosphere. The columbarium can accommodate up to more than a hundred niches for our beloved departed ones.. Designed and constructed by Noel Clement, the project took about 2 years. It was first mooted by Fr. Robert Daniel, approved by Bishop Sebastian Francis and undertaken by a committee led by Mr. Alex Poh, the former PPC Chairman. Parishioners now have a choice for their departed loved ones, either the Panji Christian Cemetery or the Fatima Columbarium.
(Photos and Text by Joseph Wang)
Blessing the door of the Fatima Columbarium before entering
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| Archbishop Emeritus Murphy Pakian blessing the Columbarium |
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| Archbishop Murphy Pakiam with Srs. Jackie and Sr. Mary Anne Fletcher |
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| Parishioners witnessing the Blessing |
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| Praying the rosary together after the blessing of the Columbarium |
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| Archbishop Emeritus Murphy Pakiam, praying a decade of the Rosary with paishioners |
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| The plaster ceiling with the Cross design by Noel |
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| Sr. Mary Anne Fletcher, fmm beside the first 20 stainless steel niches at the Columbarium |
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