On 27th and 28th August, there was a Tour of Exhibition of Late John Paul II (1920 - 2005) held in St. John's room in our church. The different church groups were being tasked to act as ushers and guard the exhibits in these two days. Six of our members were on duty on 28th August from 3pm to 5pm.
The exhibition consisted of relics, banners, posters and a video show. The exhibition described the early life of Pope John Paul II and the many good works he did amidst his travels. The video show was about 1 hour in length and was running continuously. On 20 November 1986, he visited Singapore and held a mass at the National Stadium. Attendees in this exhibition were given a small booklet and commemorative card at the end of the tour.
Pope John Paul II was beatified on 1 May 2011, a major step towards sainthood.
"He stood up against Communism and the Cold War. He was a symbol of compassion and hope for millions of people...he inspired Catholics & non-Catholics" - Lee Hsien Loong, PM of Singapore
Written by Vincent Wei