Mosques, churches & temples · Manama, Bahrain
Opened in 1939, the first Catholic church in the Gulf.
A landmark for Bahrain's Christian community for more than 85 years.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manama is the oldest Catholic parish in the Persian Gulf, serving as a vibrant, multilingual spiritual home for over 140,000 expatriates since 1940. Recently designated a Vicarial Shrine, the historic compound also houses the Pope Francis Museum and hosts diverse ethnic communities across ten different languages.
Plan your visit
- Entry: Free
- Best time: Outside Mass times
- Address: Building 329, Block 307
- Phone: +973 1725 3598
What's here
Free parking, Prayer room, Seating, Shop on site, Wheelchair available, Parking, Toilets, Shade, Step-free access, Family area, Site museum.
Nearby
- Shrinathji Temple — 0.4 km
- Bab Al Bahrain — 0.5 km
- Moda Mall — 0.6 km
- The Avenues — 0.8 km
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