# Catholic Information > Catholic Information - Mass Times, News & Catechism by Saigon Archdiocese Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.appfast.catholic](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.appfast.catholic) ## Overview - **ID:** `io.appfast.catholic` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Archdiocese of Ho Chi Minh - **Category:** COMMUNICATION - **Downloads:** 14,659 - **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (1,241 ratings) - **Version:** 3.1.1 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-22 - **First published:** 2023-12-21 - **Publisher country:** VN - **Size:** 153 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-06 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.appfast.catholic) - **Website:** [https://i-catholic.org/](https://i-catholic.org/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://i-catholic.org/policy](https://i-catholic.org/policy) ## Description Catholic Information is the official app published by the Communications Office of the Archdiocese of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City).

It is designed to serve the Catholic community in Vietnam and anyone seeking to learn more about the Catholic Faith.

With a friendly interface, trustworthy content, and practical features, Catholic Information helps you live your faith daily — in a way that’s close, meaningful, and deeply connected to the life of the Church.

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🌟 KEY FEATURES:

🎮 Catechism Mini-Games & Saint Card Collection
• Learn through engaging catechism quizzes
• Unlock Saint cards, collect “Light Points,” and explore the Journey of Faith

📍 Real-world interaction
• Check-in at churches to receive special cards
• Connect with others and inspire an active faith life

📅 Liturgical Calendar
• View feast days, solemnities, and liturgical seasons by day, week, or month

⛪ Find Nearby Churches & Mass Times
• Quickly locate Mass times by location, diocese, or parish
• Especially helpful when traveling or on pilgrimage

📰 News & Important Updates
• Stay informed with official news from the Vatican, dioceses, and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Vietnam

🙏 Daily Faith Practice
• Scripture readings, daily reflections, and morning/evening prayer guides
• Content tailored to each liturgical season

🎨 Seasonal Theme Interface
• The app’s interface changes colors to reflect Advent, Lent, Easter, and more

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Whether you are a long-time Catholic, a catechist, a student, a member of the Eucharistic Youth Movement, or someone exploring the Faith —
Catholic Information is your trustworthy companion on the journey of Catholic living. ## Rankings - #486,794 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE` - `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE` - `io.appfast.catholic.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Similar extensions and apps - [myCatholicSG App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.CSG.CatholicSG) — 57,231 users - [GIOLE](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zens.giole) — 23,486 users - [Catholic Spirit](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.subsplash.thechurchapp.s_3XCXWR) — 2,260 users - [CatholicApp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.codersof.caholicapp) — 20 users - [Parish Bulletin: Catholic App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.grandilo.parishbulletin) — 28,907 users, 3.40 / 5 - [Giờ Thánh Lễ - giothanhle.vn](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gkdev.giothanhle) — 5,098 users - [Katolik Info](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kopianan.catholic) — 270 users - [TGP Sài Gòn](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.tgpsaigon.app) — 23 users - [Lời Cầu Nguyện](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.prayers.linh.services.app) — 36 users - [Đố vui Kinh Thánh - Công Giáo](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.giesumaria.dvcg) — 8,437 users - [Lịch Công Giáo](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appspro.christian.calendar) — 79,845 users, 4.95 / 5 - [Being Catholic](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.digitalcaesar.beingcatholic) — 1,069 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.appfast.catholic)