Welcome to

The Port Elizabeth Oratory

Parish of St Bernadette

Parish of
St Bernadette

The Catholic Church in the heart of Walmer

Parish Life - Discipleship

Grow

Our various Grow groups assist
each person to follow Jesus

Serve

Use your skill or talent to built
the Kingdom of God at our parish

Give

Giving is integral to
our spiritual formation

The parish of St Bernadette is served by the fathers and brother of the Oratory. The parish and the Oratory (which share the same premises) have a close relationship.

Latest News and Events Events

This Sunday in South Africa we observe the Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord. The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic …

In preparation for the Solemnity of our Holy Father St Philip, the solemn annual Novena begins in our church this Sunday 17 …

Local Elections – Voting with a Formed Conscience   With the local elections now approaching on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, many parishioners …

9 & 10 May 2026, 6th SUNDAY OF EASTER In the Gospel today, Jesus says something deeply consoling: “I will not leave …

On Thursday 30 April, we were privileged to bless and inaugurate our new pipe organ in a concert of organ, instrumental and …

This Tuesday, 12th May, is the feast of Saints Nereus and Achilleus, early martyrs of the Roman Church, marking the 18th anniversary of …

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Physical Address: 
Corner of 8th Ave & Fordyce Road, Walmer
Postal Address: 
PO Box 5012, Walmer, 6065
Parish Office: 
Monday – Friday, 09:00-12:00: 073 247 1316
Email: 
parish@pe-oratory.org.za