Was opened in 1861.
Eurasians fleeing persecution in
Siam and Malacca to Penang played a key role in setting up a catholic
community in Penang.
The actual establishment
of the Church of Assumption was o the eve of the Feast of Assumption in 1786
when the first group of Catholics landed in Penang via the British Ship
Speedwell..
Getting There
Walking
A large part of the city can be reached by foot.
Bus Service
FREE
Bus Service within Georgetown
The Hop On Free Central Area Transit
(CAT) ply the route between Weld Quay Jetty and Komtar.
Schedule:
15-minute intervals from 6am till 12midnight.
For CAT Routes.
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There are a total of 19 CAT Stops.
Travel Notes
Regular Church services are still held in this church.
The Roman Catholic services are sometimes conducted in
Vietnamese.
During office hours the
Church ground is used as a Car Park.
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