The parish was established in 1888 to accommodate the Chinese Catholics of Penang Island. The church grew further and in 1958, the current church, imposing a 107-foot-high belfry, was opened. Fr. Arthur Julien, was instrumental in building the Heng Ee Primary School (next to the church) and also Heng Ee High School. Silver Jubilee (58-83) celebration of the new church was celebrated. The centenary celebrations were held in 1988. Currently, this church houses the residence of the parish priest of City Parish and also the parish office.

Daily Mass Wednesday - 7.30 PM (Multilingual Mass) Thursday - 6.00 PM (English Mass) Friday - 6.00 PM (English Mass) Weekend Mass Saturday 5.15 PM (Novena) 6.00 PM (English Mass) Sunday 8.00 AM (English Mass) - 1st Week (Malay Mass) 9.45 AM (Mandarin Mass) 11.15 AM (Tagalog Mass)

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