Parish Events

Remember these nice folk? They all participated in last year’s challenge by donating a pint for their parishes. We’re inviting you to do the same again this year by donating a pint of your precious blood from 26 June – 4 August.   July is the month of the Precious Blood of Jesus, which we […]

The Newman Society evenings are back! Join us as we explore faith and culture through art, music, architecture, literature and places. Having outgrown its original venue in the Oratory, our gatherings will now take place in the parish hall which offers more space for friends and family to attend. The evening’s brief presentation is followed

St Augustine’s Cathedral, the oldest Catholic Church in Port Elizabeth, is raising money for much-needed maintenance. The iconic building on the hill (with its many, many stairs!) was consecrated in April 1866 and serves the communities of Central, Mill Park, Richmond Hill and South End. How can you help St Augustine’s Parish? Gather your friends and family

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 Oratory 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

In preparation for the Solemnity of our Holy Father St Philip on 26 May, the solemn annual Novena takes place in our church from 17:30 to 18:00 on weekday evenings. It includes prayers, chant and a meditation on an aspect of St Philip’s life from the writings of St John Henry Newman. The Novena continues

Holy Week at St Bernadette’s encompasses a unique 3-day experience in the form of the Triduum. This solemn  Lenten devotion, which begins on Maundy Thursday and culminates in the Easter celebration, offers a unique opportunity to enter more fully into the spirit of Lent.  This year’s Easter Vigil also included the reception of 12 new

The Port Elizabeth Oratory Parish of St Bernadette invites you to participate in its Easter Celebration: MAUNDY THURSDAY 18:00 – 19:00 Confession 19:00 Mass of the Last Supper (altar of repose until 23:45) GOOD FRIDAY  08:00 – 10:00 Confession 10:30 Stations of the Cross 14:30 Confession 15:00 The Passion of our Lord HOLY SATURDAY 09:00

The Port Elizabeth Oratory Parish of St Bernadette presents MUSICAL ORATORY STATIONS OF THE CROSS A solemn musical journey Join us in St Bernadette’s parish church on Friday 31 March at 19:00 ____________________ Weekly Stations of the Cross take place on the Fridays of Lent, 17:00

This year’s Mardi Gras-themed dinner was the perfect way to enjoy a fun night before Lent. With a selection of delicious pancakes on offer, there was plenty of eating and socialising in our packed hall. Thank you to all who made this lovely evening possible. 

LENTEN ORATORY Tuesdays of Lent, 17:30 – 18:10, from 28 February Each weekly talk will focus on the theme of ‘Prayer’.  The talk is followed by prayers.  Confession is available from 17:00  Please note: All are invited to a bring and share reception in the hall afterwards.  ____________________ STATIONS OF THE CROSS   Fridays of