A community of faith & service

A visible sign of God's love in serving.

We are Catholic social workers integrating our faith and professional calling — reflecting God's love in service to the Church and to society.

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104
trained social workers, grown from six founders since 2019
Who we are

Faith and profession, held together.

Our Guild encompasses social work professionals from across healthcare, education, and community — supporting one another and those we serve.

Vision

A visible sign of God's love in serving.

Mission

Promote the spiritual and professional development of Catholic social workers.

Our journey

The idea for our Guild was conceived on 20 September 2019, when a group of social workers — Ian Peterson, Melanie Goh-Joshua, Olivia Shepherdson, Karen Chua, Katherine Baptist, and Grace Vaz — came together to pray and contemplate forming a group for Catholics trained in social work. By God's grace they were connected with Christine Wong, then Executive Director of Caritas Singapore, who was thinking along the same lines.

After prayer, discernment, and the dedication of the Core Committee, the Guild was officially registered as a society on 9 March 2024. From an initial group of six, we have grown to 104 professional social workers — and we continue to welcome more.

Circle of Companions

A mentorship that walks alongside you.

Experienced Catholic social workers offer their time, wisdom, and hearts — through meaningful conversation, shared experience, and faith-rooted guidance.

  • Build authentic connections with a mentor.
  • Integrate Catholic values with social work practice.
  • Reflect on your vocation and deepen your sense of purpose.
  • Navigate challenges with clarity, compassion, and community.
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What we're up to

Recent gatherings

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14 Mar 2025 · Cana
Social Work Day Mass and Fellowship 2025
22 May 2024
Prayer Walk
20 Mar 2024
Social Workers Day Mass
Journey with us

Are you a Catholic social worker?

Journey with us as Catholics and grow professionally as social workers.

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