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Proto-Cathedral of the Assumption

The Church of the Assumption is a Roman Catholic church within George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Established following the founding of George Town in 1786, it is the third oldest Catholic church in Malaysia. The church was also the seat of the bishop of Penang from 1955 to 2003.

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Church of the Assumption
The first permanent Catholic church to be built in George Town, the Church of the Assumption was established by a group of Eurasian immigrants who accompanied Captain Francis Light to Penang. It is also one of the few churches in Malaysia with church bells that were cast during British rule. It also houses one of the last remaining and oldest European-made air organs in Malaysia. Masses are on Saturday at 6:30PM and on Sunday at 10AM.
Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM, Sat 9AM-6PM, Sun 9AM-1PMAdmission is free
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Our Lady of Fatima
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The Roman Catholic Museum Diocese of Penang
The ground floor presents the origin of Catholicism in the Far East in general and in Penang in particular. It also informs about the activities of the diocese of Penang and the ethnic makeup of its members. The first floor exhibits artefacts and memorabilia of the Diocese. The Fr. Joseph Reuten's gallery, housed in the same building shows paintings of biblical and Catholic themes in an Asian manner.
Mon-Fri 10AM-5PM; Sat 9AM-1PMadmission is free; donations are welcome
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Penang Diocesan Museum
3, Lebuh Farquhar