Archbishop Nicholas Chia

(Guest of Honour)

Adrian & Agnes 

Chong

Bo Sanchez

Christopher 

de Souza

Fr. Terence

Pereira

George Lim

Glenn Lim

Lawrence Lien

Adrian and Agnes Chong

Couples for Christ

Bo Sanchez

Author and Inspirational Speaker

Bo Sanchez is the author of 8 bestselling books and publisher of six magazines. Bo also has a weekly TV show, a daily Radio program, and a daily internet TV show. He travels extensively around the world as a powerful speaker. So far, he has addressed audiences in 13 countries, including 36 cities in North America.

He founded many organizations, such as Anawim, a special home for the abandoned elderly, and Shepherd’s Voice, a media group that publishes the widest read inspirational literature in the country.

Last year, he was named one of The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) 2006.

Privately, Bo is also a micro-entrepreneur. He engages in small business and real estate not only for his family’s needs and for his various projects, but also from his firm belief that one of the most important solutions to his country’s economic problems is to raise up more micro-entrepreneurs among his countrymen. He frequently teaches and writes about financial literacy, believing that our poverty is hugely a product of people’s low financial I.Q. on subjects such as debt-management, saving, investing, and business. In another endeavor he’s very passionate about, Bo started the Catholic Filipino Academy to help parents who want to teach their children at home.

But above all these, Bo believes that his first call is to be a loving husband to his wife Marowe and a devoted father to his sons Benedict and Francis. They live in Manila, Philippines.

Christopher de Souza

Lawyer & Member of Parliament

Christopher is a lawyer working at Lee & Lee. His wife & him attend St Ignatius and they host a small Christian community bible sharing class at home once a fortnight.

Father Terence Pereira

Diocesan Priest, Church of St Anthony

Father Terence is the parish priest of the Church of St Anthony.  He is also the spiritual director of the Catholic Prayer Society.

Glenn Lim

Youth Counsellor, Trainer and Anti-Drug Ambassador

Glenn Lim is an inspiring role model and gifted public speaker. As a young rock musician he came close to a life sentence for importing drugs in his youth. Thankful for his second chance, he has made good and has since served as a youth counselor, trainer and ambassador.

Glenn has been recognised for his efforts in youth outreach through his many diverse music and creative platforms, working closely with many government and community agencies. In Jul 2005 he won the 'Singapore Youth Award', Singapore 's highest youth accolade. In Nov 2006, he was conferred the prestigious 'ASEAN Youth Award'. This year, Glenn is awarded 'The Outstanding Young Person' Honoree Award.

George Lim

Lawyer

GEORGE LIM currently serves as deputy chair of the Catholic Social & Community Council ( CSCC ), an umbrella organization recently launched by His Grace, Archbishop Nicholas Chia, to assist and co-ordinate Catholic organizations working for the poor and the community. George is also a volunteer with the   Jesuit Refugee Service ( JRS ), and has visited refugee camps in India, Sir Lanka and Thailand as part of the mission of JRS.  Between 2000-2006, George was the legal adviser to the Infant Jesus Board of Management.

George was President of the Law Society of Singapore in 1998-9, and is a founder member of the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme (CLAS), which provides free legal representation to the poor. He is a partner of the firm of Wee Tay & Lim, and practises as a trial lawyer, mediator and arbitrator. George sits on the Board of the Singapore Mediation Centre, and mediates disputes regularly. He is happily married with two wonderful children.

Jackie Pau

Freelance writer & Pilates instructor

Jackie is a freelance writer and Pilates instructor, doing what she does and loves best: writing and teaching. She left a successful career in the corporate world after the life-changing experience of losing a parent in 2003 and experiencing conversion. Formerly a Sunday Catholic, she now leads life according to His will which is no easy thing, but highly rewarding. You can read her views on life in her blog kahalableu.blogspot.com.

Kwek Mean Luck

Director, Ministry of Trade and Industry

Mean Luck started work as a Justices’ Law Clerk to the Court of Appeal and the Chief Justice. He previously served as a Senior Assistant Registrar in the Supreme Court before taking on his present appointment as Director, Industry Division at the Ministry of Trade and Industry. He started following Christ 19 years ago, but really learnt about God’s provision only when he followed God to serve in mission work to places such as China, Burma, Indonesia, Mongolia and India. He is current serving in the Church of Risen Christ as a Lector and as Chairman of the Parish Pastoral Council. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Catholic Social and Community Council (CSCC) and the Chairman of the Grants and Capacity Building Committee of the CSCC.

Laurence Lien

Laurence is in the Singapore Government Administrative Service, and is currently a Director at the Ministry of Finance.  He has previously served in the Ministries of Education, Home Affairs and Community Development and Sports.    Outside his paid employment, Laurence is a Governor of Lien Foundation.  The Lien Foundation pioneers new ground in philanthropy by forging strategic partnerships and catalysing action on social challenges. It seeks to make a difference by seeking out and addressing the root cause of problems, and has been investing in innovative solutions in the areas of education, eldercare and the environment.  Laurence is also a board member of Lien Aid, the development vehicle for Lien Foundation in Asia, the Lien Foundation Centre for Social Innovation and the Catholic Social and Community Council.  He is married with three sons. 

Lydia Lim

Journalist

Lydia has been a journalist for 14 years, since graduating from university. She started out in television but made the switch to print 7 years ago and now writes on Singapore politics for The Straits Times. She belongs to the parish of St Francis Xavier and has attended mass there all her life. She was fortunate to have two Cathechism teachers who made the faith come alive for her.

While in university in England, she had her first experience of being part of a Bible study group. The one she joined was led by Protestants and they got her into the habit of reading Scripture regularly.

But she only really learned the meaning and value of Christian community when she returned to Singapore and joined the Harvesters, a Catholic scripture-based faith-sharing group that she has been a member of since 1994. This community has been an invaluable help to her in her struggle to obey Jesus' commandment - to love one another as I have loved you.

Over the last two years, Lydia has gained a much deeper understanding of her Catholic faith, thanks to the Dominican friars. After a year of learning about the Dominican charism, which is centred on preaching, and the mission of Lay Catholics, she & her friends have decided to form a Lay Dominican fraternity, the first here. They start their novitiate in August this year.

Mark van Cuylenburg (Flying Dutchman)  

Radio & Television Celebrity

This charismatic deejay has been in the radio industry for many years. He is also the popular host for the TV most watched game show – “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” on Ch5. Mark's voice can be heard every weekday morning from 6am to 10am

Mark has the most versatile tonal quality that allows him to portray different characters from different walks of life. His ability to role-play renders him suitable for even the most official function, like Charity Galas, seminars and even for client’s corporate advertising campaign. He is comfortable on stage and is seen in many outdoor roadshows and events, corporate Dinner & Dance and zany family day events, etc.