Novena Church

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The Church of Saint Alphonsus, or Novena Church as it is more popularly known, is a Catholic church in Singapore located at 300 Thomson Road. It is not a parish church and is under the care of the Redemptorists. The name Novena Church refers to the novena prayer devotion, for which this church is famous. At the Church of Saint Alphonsus the Saturday novena services usually attract more people than the Sunday Mass services. Having popularised the novena devotion sessions in Singapore, it draws people from the entire country and beyond. The devotions gave name to the surrounding area, Novena. ()

Completed: 1950 (74 years ago)Coordinates: 1°19'19"N, 103°50'35"E

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300 Thomson Road Novena ChurchSingapore 307653 CentralSingapore

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+65 6255 2133

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Novena Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Square 2, Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, Istana, Balestier.

~530 ftSE
Town, Shopping centre, Shopping
Square 2
3 min walk • Square 2 is a vibrant shopping centre located in the heart of Singapore, specifically at the Novena area, and is part of an integrated development that includes the Novena Medical Center. This modern mall provides a unique shopping experience with its five floors of...
1.1 miSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Little India, Singapore, the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple stands as a vibrant testament to the city's rich cultural tapestry and the enduring spirituality of its Hindu community. Dedicated to the fierce goddess Kali, known for her power...
1 miS
Forts and castles
Istana
26 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Singapore, the Istana stands not as a castle in the traditional sense, but as a pivotal symbol of the nation's presidency and its colonial history. The Istana, which means 'palace' in Malay, serves as the official residence and office of the...
0.6 miNE
Protected area
Balestier, Singapore/East Coast
15 min walk • Balestier is a sub zone located in the planning area of Novena in the Central Region of Singapore. The main road, Balestier Road, links Thomson Road to Serangoon Road and the road continues on as Lavender Street.
1.1 miSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple
28 min walk • Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple or Sri Perumal Temple is one of the oldest temples in Singapore. It is located in Little India within the planning area of Kallang along Serangoon Road, where its tall Gopuram shows the different incarnations of Lord Vishnu.
1.1 miNE
Temple, Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Siong Lim Temple
29 min walk • Siong Lim Temple, also known as Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery, is a Buddhist monastery located in Toa Payoh, Singapore, next to the Pan Island Expressway. The temple was founded in 1898, but the construction of the premises only began in 1902 by Low Kim Pong and was completed in 1907.
0.9 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Toa Payoh Sports Hall
22 min walk • The Toa Payoh Sports Hall is located in the heart of a residential community in the central region of Singapore and is part of the Toa Payoh Sports & Recreation Centre.
1.1 miNE
Church
Church of the Risen Christ
27 min walk • The Church of the Risen Christ is a Roman Catholic church in Singapore. It is located at Toa Payoh Central in the Toa Payoh Housing Estate and was founded in 1971.
0.5 miNE
Museum, Historical place
Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
14 min walk • The Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, also known as Wan Qing Yuan, and formerly as the Sun Yat Sen Villa, is a two-story colonial style villa in Balestier, Singapore.
1.1 miSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple
28 min walk • Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple is a Buddhist monastery in Singapore. The temple was originally set up by Venerable Vutthisara of Thailand. The present premises are located at Race Course Road in Singapore.
0.7 miNE
Park
Toa Payoh Town Park
18 min walk • Toa Payoh Town Park is located at the junction of Lorong 2 Toa Payoh and Lorong 6 Toa Payoh. Park size is 4.8 hectares.