Penang is proud of its cultural heritage as much as its religious festivals and celebrations. St. Anne’s Church in Bukit Mertajam is a fine example of how both the culture and religion play an important role in ensuring this age old tradition continues to be a part of our lives.

St. Anne’s Festival

Date: 19 July to 28 July 2024

Time: 7pm – 9pm

Venue: Minor Basilica of St. Anne (previously St. Anne’s Church), Bukit Mertajam

Here is another religious celebration. Held at the St. Anne’s church in Bukit Mertajam, now known as the Minor Basilica of St. Anne situated on the mainland of state, the Church plays host to St. Anne’s Feast.

St Anne is regarded as the mother of the Virgin Mary and grandmother of Jesus Christ, and Catholics observe her feast day on July 26 every year.

St. Anne’s church plays a significant part in shaping Penang past.

The 10-day prayer ritual at the church is an annual event, with a Night of Candle Light Procession.

If you are in the mainland, head over to St. Anne’s church. There are many historical artefacts and relics found at the Church compound now on display.

Look out for the beautiful stained glass at the alter. Also,15 life sized statues that depicts the crucifixion of Lord Jesus Christ is on display.

Mass Schedule can be found on St. Anne’s website.

Programme for 2024

Enlarge The Space of Your Tent
– Isaiah 54.2

Shrine of Harmony: 6.00 am – 11.00 pm

(Open 24 hours on 27 July)

Admin Office (Mass Offering & Donation) & Religious Article Centre

1. July (Fri) – 9.00am to 9.00pm
2. July (Sat) – 7.00am to 9.00pm
3. July (Sun) – 7.00am to 9.00pm
4. July (Mon) – 9.00am to 9.00pm
5. July (Tue) – 9.00am to 9.00pm
6. July (Wed) – 9.00am to 9.00pm
7. July (Thu) – 9.00am to 9.00pm
8. July (Fri) – 7.00am to 9.00pm
9. July (Sat) – 7.00am to 11.00pm
10. July (Sun) – 7.00am to 5.00pm

Pilgrims’ Meal (Upon Availability)

(26, 27 & 28 July only) Breakfast: 7.00am – 9.00am
(26, 27 & 28 July only) Lunch: 12.00pm – 2.00pm
(26 &27 July only) Dinner: 6.00pm – 9.00pm

Food donation

Kindly contact the Admin Office at 04-5386405 / 016-4035588

Office Contact: 04-5386405 / 016-403 5588
Mass Offering Online (or at the Admin Office)
https://admin.minorbasilicastannelm.com/mass-offering
Donation Online (or at the Admin Office)
https://admin.minorbasilicastannebm.com/donation

Please bring your own water containers. No plastic bottles will be provided for St. Anne’s Water

Candles & Flowers are sold near the security guard house

“Father, Please Pray for Me” Prayer Hotline
WhatsApp your prayer requests and our priest will pray for you at +6011-2782 8079

Personal Prayer Requests: Available outside the Shrine

Blessed Sacrament Adoration in the Minor Basilica

22nd July – 1.00pm 24th July – 1.00pm
26th July – 8.00am 27th July – 3.00pm

Confession: Available throughout all 10 days and on the availability of the priests

Counselling Services: 019-209 3678 (Agnes Lim) Available outside the Shrine

Location

Jln Kulim, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Website: http://www.minorbasilicastannebm.com/
Contact: +6 016 4035588