Minor Basilica of St Anne, Bukit Mertajam

Diocese of Penang

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Nestled in the heart of Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia, stands the Minor Basilica of St. Anne, a Roman Catholic church of historical and architectural significance....

Minor Basilica of St. Anne

St. Anne's Hill is a well-known peaceful place, located high up in Bukit Mertajam. It offers more than just a religious experience to those who...

St. Anne's Hill

The original foundation of the first St. Anne's Chapel can be traced back to as far back as 1833, when Chinese and Indian migrant workers...

First St. Anne's Chapel

The earliest records of the parish were that of baptisms in 1846, making it the year the parish was officially established. Consequently, from 1860 onwards,...

Second St. Anne's Chapel

When you're at the St. Anne Water Font taps, you're encouraged to take some of this water. It's thought to be special as it comes...

St. Anne's Water Font

Introduction The earliest records of the parish were that of baptisms in 1846, making it the year the parish was officially established. Consequently, from 1860...

Shrine of Harmony

Welcome to the Blessed Sacrament & Reconciliation Chapel, a serene oasis within the Minor Basilica of St. Anne. This sacred sanctuary is a haven dedicated...

Agony in the Garden

Welcome to the Garden of Bethlehem at the Minor Basilica of St. Anne in Bukit Mertajam! This serene and picturesque garden is a peaceful oasis...

Garden of Bethlehem

One of the most significant highlights of this place of worship is the Relics of St. Anne, a tangible testament to the life of a...

Relics of St. Anne

Among the many sacred artifacts and symbols you will encounter, the Ombrellino and Tintinnabulum stand out as unique identifiers of this basilica. Let's delve into...

The Ombrellino & The Tintinnabulum

Welcome to the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto at the Minor Basilica of St. Anne in Bukit Mertajam. This serene grotto was erected by Father...

Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto

Dataran St. Anne, located in Malaysia, is a significant religious site dedicated to the Paris Foreign Missions (Les Missions Etrangeres de Paris). This missionary society,...

Dataran St. Anne

The statue of Mother Mary holding Jesus is one of the most recognized religious symbols in the world, often referred to as "Madonna and Child."...

Virgin Mary holding Baby Jesus

The Agony in the Garden is a significant event in the life of Jesus Christ, and it's often depicted in art, including statues. This event...

Agony in the Garden

The Divine Mercy painting is a depiction of Jesus Christ based on the visions of Saint Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun. In the 1930s, Saint...

Divine Mercy

In 2016, the Catholic Church celebrated an extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy. This was a special period, as declared by Pope Francis, for the Catholic...

Holy Door of Mercy

Stations of the Cross