Parish Events

Move your paws for a cause! Attend a pet blessing in honour of St Francis of Assisi and enjoy a fun 3km walk through Walmer. It’s a fantastic way to help our furry friends in need. Saturday 4 October 2025 St Bernadette’s Catholic Church, Corner of 8th Avenue & Fordyce Road, Walmer. 08:45 – 3km […]

The Eucharist – Source and Summit of Christian Life Following on from our course Adam to Jesus: Covenant Bible Study, this season we turn to the mystery at the very heart of our faith: the Holy Eucharist. Through Scripture, the Apostolic Fathers, Councils, Liturgy, and Living Devotion, we will deepen our love and understanding of

On Wednesday 3 September, candidates from St Bernadette’s Parish and St Dominic’s Priory School received the Sacrament of Confirmation, with the beautiful accompaniment of the Priory choir.  Congratulations to all on your reception into the Church.

In preparation for the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, the solemn annual Novena begins in our church on Friday 8 August and concludes on Saturday 16 August (the day before the transferred feast day, Sunday 17 August). On weekdays the Novena will be prayed in the church after the 6.30am and 8.30am Masses and

Did you know that the Oratory is solely responsible for the cost of educating its new priests? For this reason, the Friends of the Oratory were established to help raise funds. For just R240 a year, you can support Br Simon, our current student for the priesthood, and stand a chance of winning monthly cash prizes. Subscriptions run

“Garland for Our Lady”  –  Friday 15 August 2025 at 17:30 in the church In preparation for the Solemnity of the Assumption this Musical Meditation reflects on the dignity of our Blessed Mother. Sung by a choir, this Oratory features music and hymns from the great Catholic choral tradition. This year, the programme for our “Garland for Our Lady” Musical Oratory

From 30 June to 4 July, St Bernadette’s hosted its annual Holiday Club in the parish centre. This year’s theme was ‘Door of Hope: Holy Jubilee Year 2025’. Thank you to all who attended (we hope you had fun!) and to all those who assisted throughout the week.

The Biblical and Patristic Roots of the Papacy Session Notes Session One: The Biblical Foundations of the Papacy Session Two: The Patristic Foundations of the Papacy Few teachings of the Catholic Church are as distinctive—and as often misunderstood—as the doctrine of the Papacy. For Catholics, the Pope is not merely a figurehead or religious leader,

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOU CHILD Every year, we offer a one week holiday club for children in Gr PreR – 7. Our team of volunteers and Parish staff look forward to hosting a fun week with your little ones. Please sign them up using the registration form link above. Holiday Club runs from Monday

Join us in St Bernadette’s parish church on Monday (26 May) evening at 17:30 as we celebrate the solemnity of our Oratorian founder, St Philip Neri. There will also be Masses at 06:30 and 08:30 and an Extraordinary Form (Latin) Mass at 13:10 on that Monday.  To read a little more about our Oratorian founder,