more on Father Becheras , renowned MEP priest in St Peter and Paul whose influence continue on today

A Statue of Father Becheras in
front of the clock Tower of Catholic
High School with a High School
and Primary School student.



Father Becheras contribution included Parish Priest of St Peter and Paul Church. It was said that when he wielded a cane and went on to find his lost sheep, parishioners who indulged in vices and were seen in places that included vice and prostitution.

Father Becheras other contributions included building the Catholic High School in 1935 at Queen Street opposite the St Peter and Paul church. Father Becheras taught science which was uncommon at that time, and he had the vision to run it as a bilingual school. Not surprisingly the enrolment gre rapidly and within 2 years, the school had to expand. (Today the first school campus houses 8Q Singapore Art Museum).


Above, a statue of Father Edward Becheras is placed at the Catholic High school in memory of his work done to Singapore.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_High_School,_Singapore



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