Situated right in the middle of a masterplan

St. Jo's

previously known as St. Joseph’s Novitiate , is one of the priceless heritage site in Penang.

St Joseph's Novitiate is a historic building on grounds bordered to the north by Gurney Drive and south by Kelawai Road.

St. Joseph's novitiate

Influential

and Impactful.

After a restoration project, the St Joseph's Novitiate building was converted into a food, beverage, event and entertainment destination known as St Jo's

St. Jo's

City Marks

St. Jo’s, previously known as St. Joseph’s Novitiate, is one of the priceless heritage sites in Penang. Its 2 storey chapel which was built in 1916, and a new 3-storey block was later added on to the back of the chapel before the premises became a novitiate for the Christian Brothers (1918-1988) as well as a teachers’ training college.

St. Jo's

The Building

SA chapel occupies the upper floor. It has lovely stained-glass windows, and the statue of Mary trampling a serpent. On the outer wall facing Gurney Drive is the inscription in Latin, ANNO SANCTO MCMXXV, meaning Holy Year 1925, the year it was completed.