Overseas Leaders’ Retreat

The Caritas Singapore’s Overseas Leaders’ Retreat is held once every two years and aims to provide the time and space for members of the Caritas Singapore family to build relationships and begin (or continue) the journey together. It is also an opportunity for spiritual formation for members of the Caritas Singapore family so that they may grow together and with each other in faith.

It is hosted by the Chairperson of Caritas Board of Directors, and organised by Caritas Membership Committee, Caritas Membership Department, Caritas Formation Committee and Caritas Formation Department.

Who is it for?

Representatives from the Board of Directors of the Member Organisations in the Caritas Singapore family
Representatives from the Senior Management (e.g., CEOs, Executive Directors, Deputy Executive Directors) of the Member Organisations in the Caritas Singapore family
Other representatives from the Member Organisations in the Caritas Singapore family nominated by their Board of Directors/Senior Management
Caritas Board of Directors
Caritas Senior Management (Executive Director, Managers)

Programme Rundown and Highlights

Year	Theme	Retreat Master
2010	The marks of a Christian leader The social teaching of the Church A common vision for our social ministries	Cell
2012	Servant Leadership	Cell
2014	God’s love as the fundamental basis for our social mission. How to apply Catholic Social Teaching in work.	Cell
2016	“Living Mercy” focusing on “What is Mercy?”	Rev. Fr. David Garcia, OP.
2018	“Beyond the Valley of Dry Bones” focused on Integral Human Development	Rev. Fr. Christopher Soh, SJ.
2023	“Between Water & Web: Clericalism, Conversion, and the Church”	Rev. Fr. Christopher Soh, SJ.

Dr Roland Yeow

Executive Director of Boys’ Town

I am indeed very blessed to be on this retreat, and witnessing the great fellowship, alignment, and commitment from fellow leaders is truly encouraging and inspiring. Thanks once again for the coordination, leadership, and dedication in looking after all of us and helping us to connect with our Lord and with each other. "Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart.”

Mr Bart Lim

CEO of Catholic Welfare Services

A conducive platform for meaningful communion and reflection of our one joint mission of service to our community in need, to re-energise ourselves and each other to our commitment not only to serve but to serve with love.

Caritas Singapore is the official social and community arm of the Catholic Church in Singapore and a member of Caritas Internationalis. We are the umbrella body for over 20 Catholic charities and organisations whose work has touched the lives of many, regardless of race or religion. Join us in our social mission journey.